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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 the systems.

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 […]

With all the computing power we have now, I find it interesting that companies are still developing handheld calculators. I wish I had this as a student, and this one is so powerful and so inexpensive ($150), that I may just buy it to play around with it…….Dan
The HP 50g graphing calculator offers more connectivity […]

With BenchLink Data Logger software for the Agilent 34980A Multifunction Switch/Measure Unit, engineers can quickly connect to an instrument, identify measurements, and collect and display data in real time. They can also acquire data for design verification and simple automated tests in electronics, automotive, aerospace/defense, medical, communications and computer industries while gaining high-performance data logging […]

The NI 9852 module provides direct connectivity to low-speed/fault-tolerant CAN networks, and is a powerful addition to the high-speed CAN connectivity that CompactRIO already offers, further establishing CompactRIO as an ideal platform for in-vehicle measurement and control applications.
The CompactRIO programmable automation controller (PAC) is a rugged, reconfigurable control and acquisition system designed for applications […]

Ford Motor Company is rolling out a new system, dubbed the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) across all of Ford’s European Authorised Repairers, and represents a multi million-Euro investment from the company. This system was designed and built by Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions, who will be demonstrating it at this year’s Automechanika trade show.
The IDS software is […]

MTS Systems and dSPACE have co-developed a Mechatronic Development and Validation (MDV) proof-of-concept bench that bridges the gap between virtual and real-world testing to deliver the most accurate and comprehensive data available for mechatronic development and validation.
The MDV proof-of-concept bench acts as an integrated lab system, uniting real-time simulation and mathematical models with mechanical testing […]