Device Syncs LXI Instruments

The Agilent Technologies E5818A LXI trigger box enables precise synchronization over LAN for LXI Class C and GPIB instruments, elevating their performance to LXI Class B standards. The unit is a standalone LXI Class B device. It can achieve a synchronization accuracy of up to 13 ns (standard deviation over direct connection) and provide time stamping . . . → Read More: Device Syncs LXI Instruments

Rood Testhouse, SensorDynamics Partner

Rood Testhouse International N.V. (Rood Technology) and SensorDynamics have signed an agreement under which Rood will provide testing and qualification services for Sensor Dynamics’ MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems). The partnership concerns all existing and yet to be developed microsensor systems.

For this partnership, Rood Technology has invested in an EDA monitoring ‘burn-in’ system, the biggest in Europe (see . . . → Read More: Rood Testhouse, SensorDynamics Partner

VIASPACE Working on Clean Energy Product Strategy

This item is derived from a press release that is a puff piece for Viaspace, but the information about the company’s humidity sensor might be interesting to some readers……..Dan

Viaspace is a company commercializing technologies from NASA and the US Department of Defense. Their product line includes battery and fuel cell test equipment.

One of these products is . . . → Read More: VIASPACE Working on Clean Energy Product Strategy

Screw Mounting Accelerometer Best for High-Temp Application

From the Endevco Measurement Endeavor e-mail newsletter comes this tip for mounting accelerometers at temps above 250 deg F:

There are several options for mounting devices to each other at that temperature. Screw mounting an accelerometer is always best. There is no problem handling temperature if properly torqued (see relevant product data sheet for correct mounting torque), . . . → Read More: Screw Mounting Accelerometer Best for High-Temp Application

Marine Standard Useful for Auto Applications?

I get a lot of e-mail, including the Monitor, an e-mail newsletter from Windmill Software in the UK. In their latest issue, they make reference to NMEA 2000, a standard drafted by the National Marine Electronics Association that defines the requirements of a serial data communications network to inter-connect marine electronic equipment on vessels.

While written for . . . → Read More: Marine Standard Useful for Auto Applications?