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R&S Isolated Probe Tackles Switching Challenges of Complex Signal Types

R&S Isolated Probe Tackles Switching Challenges of Complex Signal Types

The new system supports applications ranging from power converter switching to motor drive analysis.


News Jun 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Synopsys Claims Industry’s First PCI Express 7.0 IP Set

Synopsys Claims Industry’s First PCI Express 7.0 IP Set

Armed with key functions available in separate blocks, designers can get a headstart on PCIe Gen 7 with Synopsys’s newest IP.


News Jun 11, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Johnson Cinch SMP Between Series High-Performance Flexible Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

Johnson Cinch SMP Between Series High-Performance Flexible Cable Assemblies | New Product Brief

Johnson Cinch SMP Between Series High-Performance Flexible Cable Assemblies deliver exceptional operational capabilities, reliability, and precision. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Siglent Handheld Vector Network Analyzer Simplifies Portable RF Testing

Siglent Handheld Vector Network Analyzer Simplifies Portable RF Testing

Siglent designed the new vector network analyzer to bring the performance of a benchtop solution to a portable form factor.


News May 28, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Rohde & Schwarz Releases ‘World’s Most Compact Oscilloscope’

Rohde & Schwarz Releases ‘World’s Most Compact Oscilloscope’

In applications where space comes at a premium, Rohde & Schwarz’s newest oscilloscope brings industry-standard performance in a server rack mount.


News May 17, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Rohde & Schwarz NPA Power Meter | Fast Facts

Rohde & Schwarz NPA Power Meter | Fast Facts

The Rohde & Schwarz NPA power meter embodies comprehensive features within its compact class.


3 Test and Measurement Tycoons Release Tools for Wireless and Beyond

3 Test and Measurement Tycoons Release Tools for Wireless and Beyond

Rohde & Schwarz, Teledyne FLIR, and Keysight Technologies have each released test tools for the lab and the field.


News Apr 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
A Guide to Effective Probe Selection for Low Noise Power Integrity Measurements

A Guide to Effective Probe Selection for Low Noise Power Integrity Measurements

To understand how to achieve the most accurate low-noise measurements, we will compare the noise performance of multiple probe solutions using a Rohde & Schwarz (R&S) MXO 5 series oscilloscope.


All About Circuits Looks Ahead at Embedded World 2024

All About Circuits Looks Ahead at Embedded World 2024

Check out the technologies and products these leading companies plan to showcase at next week's Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.


News Apr 03, 2024 by Jeff Child
Understanding the Benefits of Power-Focused Regression Testing

Understanding the Benefits of Power-Focused Regression Testing

By including power consumption measurement in your regression testing, you can ensure the reliability and efficiency of your IoT device design throughout its lifecycle.


Understanding RF Calibration Using Short, Open, Load, and Through Terminations

Understanding RF Calibration Using Short, Open, Load, and Through Terminations

In this article, we conclude our discussion of VNAs by walking through the steps of a SOLT calibration and examining the potential non-idealities of its reference standards.


Understanding How CXL 3.0 Links the Data Center Fabric

Understanding How CXL 3.0 Links the Data Center Fabric

The CXL data protocol is essential for meeting the interconnect needs of today’s data centers. Learn the key elements and benefits of this protocol, along with what’s new in CXL version 3.0.


Understanding the 12-Term Error Model and SOLT Calibration Method for VNA Measurements

Understanding the 12-Term Error Model and SOLT Calibration Method for VNA Measurements

The 12-term error model is a simple, effective way of modeling systematic errors in vector network analyzer (VNA) measurements. Learn about this model and an associated error correction technique in this article.


Understanding the Limits of VNA Calibration

Understanding the Limits of VNA Calibration

In this article, we compare the scope of factory and user calibration for vector network analyzers (VNAs). We then learn about the types of errors that calibration techniques can't correct.


From Passives to Wi-Fi 7, New T&M Equipment Validates Next-Gen Devices

From Passives to Wi-Fi 7, New T&M Equipment Validates Next-Gen Devices

Keysight, Saelig, and Rohde & Schwarz have dropped new test equipment to help engineers at the forefront of new passive and wireless technology alike.


News Mar 01, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Introduction to VNA Calibration Techniques

Introduction to VNA Calibration Techniques

Learn the basics of how vector network analyzer (VNA) calibration techniques correct measurement errors.


KYOCERA-AVX OCXO Oscillator | New Product Brief

KYOCERA-AVX OCXO Oscillator | New Product Brief

KYOCERA AVX's OCXO Oscillators offer a versatile selection, featuring multiple package sizes suitable for various mounting applications and characterized by minimal aging rates. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


How to Estimate and Enhance the Dynamic Range of a Vector Network Analyzer

How to Estimate and Enhance the Dynamic Range of a Vector Network Analyzer

This article explains how to estimate the dynamic range a vector network analyzer (VNA) needs for a given measurement, then discusses four techniques for boosting the dynamic range to the required level.


Introspect Technology Introduces LPDDR5/LPDDR5X Protocol Analyzer

Introspect Technology Introduces LPDDR5/LPDDR5X Protocol Analyzer

The analyzer's package-on-package interposer design enables shorter cables and active probing with measurements at 8,533 MT/s or more.


News Feb 15, 2024 by Duane Benson
Understanding the Significance of Dynamic Range and Spurious-Free Dynamic Range

Understanding the Significance of Dynamic Range and Spurious-Free Dynamic Range

In this article, we investigate two metrics used to characterize the performance of RF test and measurement systems.