By Dan Romanchik, on September 28th, 2006%
The ZT4610 family of digital storage oscilloscopes are now available in PXI, PCI, and VXI versions. They all have eight-bit resolution, and interleaved sample rate of 4 GS/s, and an analog bandwidth of 800 MHz. The ZT4611 has two channels, the ZT4612 four channels.
Other features include:
Bench top mimicking software interface with pan and zoom
Configurable measurement lists
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By Dan Romanchik, on September 27th, 2006%
The Model 426A11 is a 1/2†preamplifier that operates from ICP sensor power. Users can select 0 or +20 dB of gain and either a 20 Hz (-3dB) High Pass Filter or A-Weighted filter output response, in lieu of flat unfiltered response, via two switches, located on the external diameter. An overload detector senses both polarity . . . → Read More: Preamp Helps Identify Auto, Aero Noise Sources
By Dan Romanchik, on September 24th, 2006%
A story in MySA.Com claims that only two independent labs in the nation certify engine and transmission lubricants—and they are both in San Antonio, TX. The two companies are the Southwest Research Institute and Intertek Automotive Research Laboratories. It’s an interesting article that traces the history of the two companies as well as discussing their current . . . → Read More: San Antonio a Hotbe for Engine Oil Test
By Dan Romanchik, on September 24th, 2006%
As reported in The Star Online, the Malaysian company Pentamaster plans to expand into businesses, including test and measurement, RF test sets, and precision power supplies, in which they will own the intellectual property as well as bulid . . . → Read More: Pentamaster to broaden offerings
By Dan Romanchik, on September 21st, 2006%
Now, you can purchase a set of pen-style instruments that plug into a PC’s USB port. The set includes an oscilloscope, a function generator, a pulse/clock generator and a frequency/period counter, all sharing an identical form factor.
Integral galvanic isolation protects equipment and users from potential shock or damage. All the devices can be synchronized and . . . → Read More: Test Instruments Fit in Your Pocket