App Notes Explain DMM Use

Agilent has published three new DMM application notes that you may find useful:

On Improving Digital Multimeter Throughput
This application note describeson how to make a modern digital multimeter operate at its absolute fastest transaction speed. It includes tips on reducing range and function changes, proper auto-zero operation, selecting optimal integration times and using best data formats. . . . → Read More: App Notes Explain DMM Use

Leak Detectors Communicate

The InterTech M-1075-Y Mass Flow Leak Detectors have improved communications capabilities that allow you to integrate leak testing into test-intensive assembly operations. The features of the new instruments include:

Touch screen with simple and intuitive menu-driven operator controls.
Embedded web pages allowing managers to monitor and access operations remotely, including interactive test parameter updates.
Real-time display of all . . . → Read More: Leak Detectors Communicate

Global NDT Market to Reach $1.2 Billion by 2015

According to a new report by Global Industry Analysts the non-destructive test (NDT) equipment market will reach $1.2 billion by 2015. Stringent industry product specifications and tight quality control requirements set by the manufacturers are two of the biggest factors driving this demand.

The global market for surface inspection equipment is growing steadily with European and . . . → Read More: Global NDT Market to Reach $1.2 Billion by 2015

ESS Tutorial, Spectrum Analyzer Glossary

Here are two good links from the Electronics Testing & Measurement Bulletin, an e-mail newsletter I receive:

Environmental Stress Screening 101: Free Tutorial
Spectrum Analyzers 101: A Glossary of . . . → Read More: ESS Tutorial, Spectrum Analyzer Glossary

Agilent to Host Digitizer Performance Webcast

This webcast will evaluate the non-banner specifications of waveform digitizers. The discussion will include looking beyond the specification sheet’s usual banner listings into such topics as bandwidth, sampling rate, bit resolution and memory depth. A host of performance criteria will be taken into account to determine the actual measurement fidelity the digitizer system can be given. . . . → Read More: Agilent to Host Digitizer Performance Webcast