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A Glimpse at a Morning in Electronica’s Test and Measurement Hall

A Glimpse at a Morning in Electronica’s Test and Measurement Hall

During a morning at Electronica's Hall A3, we visited numerous booths to learn about new instruments for an engineer's toolbox. Here are three highlights.


News Nov 26, 2024 by Duane Benson
Embedded World North America Was Chock-Full of Innovations

Embedded World North America Was Chock-Full of Innovations

Enjoy this taste of the rich collection of technology news from the Embedded World North America trade show in Austin, Texas.


News Oct 21, 2024 by Jeff Child
Pico Adds New Mixed-Signal Oscilloscopes to PicoScope 3000E Line

Pico Adds New Mixed-Signal Oscilloscopes to PicoScope 3000E Line

The new models include 16 digital channels, four analog channels, and a broad feature set in a headless oscilloscope.


News Oct 15, 2024 by Duane Benson
How to Hurdle Overswing and Noise In Low Power Designs

How to Hurdle Overswing and Noise In Low Power Designs

Overswing can occur when Zener diodes are pushed to their limits. Learn about why this happens and the problems it causes—and how to overcome the issue.


Keysight Reveals Portable 14-bit ADC Oscilloscope for General Applications

Keysight Reveals Portable 14-bit ADC Oscilloscope for General Applications

The 14-bit scope combines architectural improvements and software support for higher resolution, real-time processing, and enhanced signal analysis.


News Sep 10, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Digilent Unveils Its First All-in-One Test Workbench

Digilent Unveils Its First All-in-One Test Workbench

The new mixed-signal oscilloscopes also integrate a CAT II digital multimeter, three programmable power supplies, a dedicated trigger line, and an arbitrary waveform generator.


News Aug 02, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Test and Measurement Tools See Key Expansions and Firmware Updates

Test and Measurement Tools See Key Expansions and Firmware Updates

Rohde & Schwarz, Pico Technology, and Keysight Technologies are making important updates to their tools, from oscilloscopes to solar array simulators.


News Jul 19, 2024 by Jake Hertz
New PC-Based 5 GS/s Oscilloscope First to Be Powered by USB

New PC-Based 5 GS/s Oscilloscope First to Be Powered by USB

Using USB-C for power and data, the PicoScope 3000E series brings new meaning to portable, high-performance test equipment.


News Jun 19, 2024 by Aaron Carman
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
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
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 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.


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.


Understanding the Inner Workings of Vector Network Analyzers

Understanding the Inner Workings of Vector Network Analyzers

In this article, we explore how the signal source and receivers of a VNA enable its function.