The Agilent TS-5040 is a scalable system in a 0.75m rack designed for testing automotive body control and safety electronic modules with just enough test capabilities to minimize cost of test. The new Agilent TS-5040 automotive functional test system has the flexibility to perform RF standalone tests, such as remote keyless entry and tire pressure […]

Computer Aided Solutions’ 2008 catalog of data logging and data acquisition systems includes products that monitor input signals from temperature, humidity, pressure, flow, voltage, current and other digital sources with sampling rates from 1 Hz to over 10 kHz. These data loggers can be connected via traditional serial interface (RS232/422/485), USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, short or […]

The Agilent N5450A InfiniiMax extreme-temperature extension cable, used with the InfiniiMax Series probing system and Agilent Infiniium oscilloscopes, gives engineers the ability to probe signals at temperatures ranging from -55 C to 150 C. An example of such an application would be testing devices inside an environmental chamber. Until now, testing in extreme temperature ranges […]

Concurrent Computer’s SIMulation Workbench provides a complete framework to develop and execute real-time hardware-in-the-loop and man-in-the-loop simulations. Features include:

a real-time database for fast access to all model parameters and signals,
flexible support for MATLAB/Simulink models,
support for existing and new hand-written Fortran, C/C++ or Ada code based models,
support for many COTS I/O boards,
GUIs to configure, […]

I’ve always liked trade shows. Trade shows give you a short break from your usual work routine, let you immerse yourself completely in a particular topic, and perhaps even teach you something new. When looked at in this light, the 2007 Automotive Testing Expo in Novi, MI was a great success.
With a full schedule […]

The Aehr Test FOX-15 full wafer contact test and burn-in system performs parallel testing and burn-in on up to 15 wafers. As with all members of the FOX product family, the FOX-15 contacts every die on each wafer simultaneously.
“The FOX-15 system is designed for use with wafers that require test and burn-in times typically measured […]

NHTSA modified Part 571 in September, incorporating a dynamic pole test and the enhancingthe moving deformable barrier test for FMVSS 214 side impact testing. The final rule will be effective November 13, 2007.
This final rule incorporates a dynamic pole test into FMVSS 214, ‘‘Side impact protection.’’ To meet the test, vehicle manufacturers will need […]

The Oros Mobi-Pack is a 16-channel, all-in-one vibration analyzer designed for tough field environments. Its rugged and light weight design lets it be checked with luggage or even carried on board an aircraft. Shocks and vibrations during transport or even operation will not prevent it from acquiring the critical data it is meant to capture.
Features […]

In today’s Washington Post, there’s an article on new mileage ratings for 2008 models. According to the article, “The Benefits of Truth in Mileage,” the ratings are to fall anywhere from 12% to 30%. The new test take into account factors such as extreme temperature changes, varying road grades, the use of air conditioners and […]

The Associated Press has reported that Danaher Corp. is buying test and measurement equipment maker Tektronix Inc. for $2.85 billion in a move to expand its electronic testing business. The sale is set to close in the fourth quarter of 2007. Tek will join Fluke as part of Danaher’s test and measurement division.
Danaher also […]