Maxim Selects Teradyne for Auto Sensor Test

Maxim Integrated Products has selected the Teradyne microFLEX test system to test automotive sensor devices. The DC80 features a high-density voltage/current (V/I) option for high voltage and low current requirements that works well for testing integrated automotive and power devices, including LED drivers, printer drivers and automotive controllers.

The DC80 combines 20 four-quadrant VI channels able to . . . → Read More: Maxim Selects Teradyne for Auto Sensor Test

Nanotech, LEDs, and Coordinate Measurements. Oh my!

The November 25 issue of the NIST Tech Beat is chock full of good stuff for auto test engineers:

NIST ‘Stress Tests’ Probe Nanoscale Strains in Materials
Bright Idea Illuminates LED Standards
NIST Leads Revision of International Coordinate Measuring . . . → Read More: Nanotech, LEDs, and Coordinate Measurements. Oh my!

Sensor Measures Steering Drift Pull

The Sensor Developments Model 90408 measures steering drift pull and features an integrated strain gaged based sensor and gravitational angle measurement system. It is interfaced and powered USB cable connected to a portable laptop. The interface software features a very easy to use setup screen and display. Pre-program test lengths and record . . . → Read More: Sensor Measures Steering Drift Pull

DC Response Accelerometers Offers High Sensitivity, High G Shock for Auto Testing

The Series 3713 triaxial DC response accelerometers from PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) are designed for a variety of NVH and vehicle durability measurements in automotive and off-highway applications. For example, these accelerometers can be used for brake deceleration compliance certification; vehicle radiator and air cooler durability testing; roll stiffness/static rollover threshold tests; NVH testing; and other . . . → Read More: DC Response Accelerometers Offers High Sensitivity, High G Shock for Auto Testing

Sensor Measures Relative Humidity and Temperature

GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies’ ChipCap is a relative humidity and temperature sensor for the HVAC, automotive, medical and appliance industries. ChipCap is fully factory calibrated, eliminating end user calibration and enhancing interchangeability.

The sensors change capacitance in direct proportion to ambient relative humidity. A thin film platinum changes resistance in proportion to temperature.

GE claims that . . . → Read More: Sensor Measures Relative Humidity and Temperature