Test & Measurement

    February 2017
    Anritsu is partnering with KDDI on connection performance and power consumption tests for Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) used in IoT market. The LTE standards typically used for IoT are standardized by 3GPP as Cat.1, Cat.1+eDRX, and Cat.M1, and globally chip venders are developing and releasing communication ch
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    02/28/2017
    Current market requirements are trending towards further downsizing and increased efficiency of power conversion systems. For this reason, enhanced power density of the power modules will be critical in order to respond to the evolving needs of the market. In order to increase the power density, All-SiC modules wi
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    02/28/2017
    Anritsu Bluetooth test set upgraded to support Bluetooth 5

    MT8852B Bluetooth Test Set

    Anritsu announced an upgrade to the MT8852B Bluetooth Test Set to support the latest Bluetooth Core Specification version 5. The MT8852B is the market leading RF measuring instrument for design proving and production test of a wide range of products that integrate Bluetooth technology. It supports Basic Rate (B
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    02/27/2017
    Yokogawa claims most accurate transformer-test power analyzer

    Yokogawa WT3000E Transformer Version

    The Yokogawa WT3000E Transformer Version is presented as the most accurate precision power analyser dedicated to testing the power transformers used in the power utilities’ transmission and distribution sectors. With an accuracy of 0.5% at power factors as low as 0.01 at 100 V and 1 A, the WT3000E Transfor
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    02/22/2017
    Intepro Systems launches Procyon integrated production test systems

    Procyon integrated production test system

    Intepro Systems, a leader in power component and power system automated test equipment (ATE), announced its Procyon line of integrated production test systems. At the core of each Procyon system are Intepro’s industry-leading programmable DC and AC sources and programmable electronic loads. All Procyon ATE’s fe
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    02/15/2017
    VPG Foil Resistors' Powertron PCS line touts reliability, stability

    Powertron PCS Series

    The VPG Foil Resistors product group of Vishay Precision Group, manufacturers of precise and stable Bulk Metal Foil resistors, announced the global market launch of the Powertron PCS Series, a high-reliability power current sensor family, offering exceptional long-term stability, reliability and performance. Design of the Po
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    02/14/2017
    Exceptional quality and innovation doesn't have to be expensive. And Rohde & Schwarz proves this at embedded world in Nuremberg with its new entry-level T&M solutions. The electronics expert will also be showcasing the latest R&S RTO2000 high-performance oscilloscope up to 6 GHz. It is ideal for IoT
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    02/10/2017
    Thermal Models of GaN Systems’ devices now on the web

    A steady-state thermal analysis of a 650 V GaN transistor

    GaN Systems has experienced a surge in the number of customers designing and deploying power systems using their GaN transistors. Customers have recognized that GaN devices significantly improve power efficiency and power density. By using GaN transistors instead of legacy silicon components; customers are gaining a
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    02/03/2017
    At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 in Barcelona, Anritsu (Hall 6 Stand 6F40) will be showing a range of its test, measurement and monitoring solutions which support the development, deployment and monetization of the latest technologies paving the way for Connected living. In particular they will be focusing on
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    02/02/2017
    The use of batteries in everyday devices is getting more ubiquitous.  In many of these products, a charging connector is difficult or impossible to use. For example, some products require sealed enclosures to protect sensitive electronics from harsh environments and to enable for convenient cleaning or st
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    02/01/2017
    Let’s continue the thought we began with at the front of the issue, as simply saying that it’s good to have a lot of product development, even if some of it is on stuff that is a little crazy, leaves a lot to be said. How does a laundry-folding robot help humanity? Will having a toothbrush that sends me em
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    Date:
    02/01/2017
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