A new testing solution detects problems within optical fibers. AddOn’s EON-NSV-OTDR devices rapidly locate and report any faults in an optical fiber link of a communication network – saving service providers time and money by allowing them to quickly address the root cause of any issues. The detection of problems within optical fibers is critical […]
Integrated GaAs technology enables single-chip GaAs for 5G user equipment, mmWave access networks
WIN Semiconductors Corp has released a high integration mmWave GaAs platform called the PIH1-10. Optimized for 5G front-ends, the PIH1-10 technology combines an advanced 100 GHz ƒt enhancement-mode pHEMT with monolithic PIN and Schottky diodes to provide best in class mmWave performance for all front-end functions. WIN is the first compound semiconductor wafer foundry to […]
APEC 2020 announces call for technical program paper submissions
APEC 2020, to be held in New Orleans, La., from March 15-19, 2020, continues the long-standing tradition of addressing issues of immediate and long-term interest to the practicing power electronics engineer. APEC is now accepting submissions for the first of its 2020 speaker deadlines, the Technical Program Papers. Interested authors wishing to present a Technical […]
AC-DC supplies output from 3.3 to 48 Vdc
Touch-safe linear regulated mini encapsulated power supplies feature output voltages from 3.3 Vdc to 48 Vdc and up to 15 W of output power with an operating ambient temperature to 71°C. Small in size, these mini-modules offer extremely low ripple (1 mV RMS), precise load and line regulation, temperature stability and can be mounted in […]
Gallery: On a fast route to connected vehicle technology
The recent TU Automotive conference in Novi, Mich. included an exhibition featuring advances in connected and autonomous vehicle technology, from vehicular operating systems to smarter lighting. Here are a few of the interesting technologies we noticed there. NEXT PAGE: Who needs lidar when you’ve got ground-penetrating radar?
Bluetooth thermometers include data-logging functions
Wireless connectivity from a thermometer/hygrometer directly to a smartphone provides the freedom to concentrate on other tasks while still monitoring temperature and humidity. H-B Instrument – SP Scienceware Bluetooth Thermometers provide that freedom by alerting you when set parameters have been exceeded, from as far away as 40 meters. “It’s easy to wirelessly monitor the […]
Vector signal analysis option for real-time spectrum analyzers
A new integrated Vector Signal Analyzer Application Mode for Complex Signal Analysis lets RF engineers characterize most of today’s complex RF modulation schemes including QAM and QPSK as well as ASK, MSK and FSK signals. The VSA Application gives engineers ability to utilize up to 13 integrated measurement functions including I/Q waveform and RF Envelope, […]
Fast interconnect analyzer reveals time- and frequency-domain details in a single acquisition
The WavePulser 40iX high-speed interconnect analyzer allows high-speed hardware designers and test engineers to characterize and analyze interconnects and cables for high-speed serial protocols such as PCI Express, HDMI, USB, SAS, SATA, Fibre Channel, InfiniBand, Gigabit Ethernet, and Automotive Ethernet. Until now, interconnect testing and validation has been bifurcated between time- and frequency-domain testing. For […]
New mid-range oscilloscopes feature large touchscreen displays
New 3 Series MDO and 4 Series MSO oscilloscopes feature a highly intuitive touchscreen user interface, the largest and highest resolution display in their class and modern industrial design. Now with more options across an array of demanding applications, Tektronix’ state-of-the-art product portfolio delivers advanced measurement and analysis capabilities and provides a comprehensive range of […]
Handheld combo spectrum/vector-network analyzer with 100 MHz real-time bandwidth targets 5G, EW testing
The next generation of the FieldFox B-series handheld analyzer delivers measurement precision and bandwidth up to 100 MHz for wide-band, real-time spectrum analysis to enable 5G testing in the field. Accurate microwave measurements are becoming increasingly necessary in harsh and hard-to-reach environments spanning a wide range of conditions: day or night, rain or shine, hot […]