Test & Measurement

February 2014
In this episode of PSDtv Total Phase, a provider of industry-leading USB, I2C, SPI, and CAN embedded systems tools, demonstrates their latest product, the Beagle USB 480 Power Protocol Analyzer, for Power Systems Design at embedded world 2014. The device provides a novel feature set to address previously unmet n
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02/28/2014
World's first wind tunnel for bikes is empowered by National Instruments

Bicycle wind tunnel

Anyone who thinks cycling is a simple matter of pedal power has overlooked the growing role of scientific research in helping both amateurs and professionals travel faster on two wheels. In pursuit of maximum speed and efficiency, bike and equipment manufacturer Specialized has created the world’s first wind tu
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02/24/2014
Delivering more than 200mA of output current can be a serious challenge for many high-voltage operational amplifiers. But for high voltage applications requiring as much as 1A of current, it is possible to meet this spec by pairing a current buffer with the op amp. What the current buffer brings to this arrangement is
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02/18/2014
Understanding wiring configurations and making proper connections is critical to performing power measurements. Although single-phase electricity is used to supply common domestic and office electrical appliances, three-phase alternating current systems are almost universally used to distribute electrical power an
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02/13/2014
The world is becoming increasingly reliant on consumption of huge quantities of power in order to satisfy a wide range of needs (with the European Union alone accountable for 2,858TW-hours annually). In many cases it now comes via decentralized renewable energy sources, such as wind, hydro-electric, geothermal an
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02/13/2014
Smart-phone-based Circuit Breaker Analyzer uses vibration analysis

Circuit Breaker Analyzer

Circuit Breaker Analyzer, developer of CBAnalyzer, presented as the world’s first smart phone-based application for testing circuit breaker performance based on vibration analysis, has won the Occupational Health & Safety New Product of the Year Award in the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Software ca
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02/13/2014
Keithley publishes seventh edition of popular low-level measurements handbook

Low Level Measurements Handbook: Precision DC Current, Voltage, and Resistance Measurements

Keithley Instruments, a leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, announced that it has published the seventh edition of its well-regarded Low Level Measurements Handbook: Precision DC Current, Voltage, and Resistance Measurements. This 250-page reference, which Keithley first published in 19
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Date:
02/07/2014
Battery powered products are commonplace today. Whether it’s a pace maker, smoke detector, cell phone, or high-end computing device, battery life is a big concern. Electronic hardware has evolved to handle these low power needs. Processors have many different power modes depending on what is required. And RF
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Date:
02/04/2014
There are many kinds of oscilloscope probes on the market with differing functions and electrical/physical characteristics. Some suit low-frequency applications, while others function well at high frequencies or high voltages. In this article, we’ll go over some of the salient characteristics of common probe typ
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Date:
02/04/2014
The electronic devices used to test and analyze electric motors and other equipment have become much more powerful than in the past. Yet, in many instances these sophisticated devices have also introduced a high degree of complexity for users, requiring that highly trained and experienced personnel perform the te
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Date:
02/04/2014
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