The fluxgate magnetometer uses technology developed in conjunction with Cambridge University and has a bandwidth of 5MHz combined with low noise and wide dynamic range
Testing
First scope and spectum analyser in one box
Tektronix has combined the function of an oscilloscope and a spectrum analyser in a single instrument, calling it a mixed domain oscilloscope. Called MDO4000, its two personas are broadly integrated allowing, for example, the...
Tektronix launches its ‘fastest’ oscilloscope
Tektronix has announced its fastest oscilloscopes to date with real time sampling rates up to 100GS/s on two channels and 33GHz analogue bandwidth on four channels
Microlease operates from large new facility
Microlease has announced that it is now operating from its new 27,000 square foot facility at Waverly Industrial Park in Harrow, Middlesex
Testing investments: Build the business rationale
A couple of decades ago technology investments were classified as a cost of doing business, a cost- centre-centric view. In today’s world, the new paradigm is a 180-degree turn-around, with technology being a profit centre, adding business value through the delivery of software and software products to the market place.
TRaC moves approvals process up the design cycle
The intention is to alert designers to the issue of product certification at an early stage in product development cycle so as to avoid problems in the final testing, approvals and certification phase
Meeting the challenge of over-the-air MIMO testing
Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO) antenna techniques are a key factor in achieving the high data rates promised by next-generation wireless technologies such as LTE and LTE-Advanced. These new techniques impose significant challenges on the design and development of wireless devices, greatly complicating the associated RF testing.
Agilent steps up move into modular test
“This product is further proof that we are continuing to expand our modular portfolio based on the AXIe standard,” said Larry Desjardin, general manager of Agilent’s modular product operation
Defence sector is key embedded design market, says NI
“Traditionally the military and aerospace markets may not be seen as high growth area compared with wireless and life sciences, but for us it is a high growth segment,” said Sean Thompson, NI platform manager for government/military applications
Anritsu analyser simplifies microwave measurement
Anritsu claims that the ME7838A is the first broadband VNA to eliminate the need for the MUX combiners used in traditional systems