The Keithley Model 2606B System SourceMeter instrument packs four 20-W SMU channels into a single 1U form factor chassis. Targeting the fast-growing 3D sensing manufacturing industry, the Model 2606B combines the capabilities of a precision power supply, true current source, 6½-digit DMM, arbitrary waveform generator, and pulse generator into one tightly integrated instrument. The Model […]
New high-def scopes sport 12-bit resolution, 5 Gpts of memory
The WavePro HD high-definition oscilloscopes combine HD4096 12-bit technology and 8 GHz bandwidth for low noise and pristine signal fidelity. With a maximum of 5 Gpoints of fast, responsive, and easily navigable acquisition memory, WavePro HD oscilloscopes also acquire extremely fine waveform details over long periods of time. A deep, powerful toolset quickly exposes underlying […]
All the better to hear you — Professional headsets to be outfitted with hi-fi audio SoC
Audio equipment supplier Jabra will be using Dialog Semiconductor plc DA14495 hi-fi audio SoCs to power its new range of professional wireless headsets. Jabra Engage headsets were designed to solve the challenge of maintaining audio quality within increasingly popular open office environments. When many wireless headsets are used in close proximity, such as in an […]
500-Vdc SMD fuse optimized for electric vehicle applications
A series of surface-mount fuses with interrupting current ratings up to 1,500 A are optimized for use in high voltage automotive applications up to 350 Vac or 450/500 Vdc. The NANO 885 Series Fuse is designed to protect electric vehicles against severe fault/short-circuit currents, ensuring reliability in harsh environments. With a low profile and a […]
Test gear handles end-to-end 5G NR-ready channel emulation
The PROPSIM F64 5G Channel Emulation Solution is said to be the industry’s first 5G New Radio (NR)-ready channel emulation solution. Keysight’s PROPSIM F64 5G Channel Emulation Solution enables chipset, device, and network equipment manufacturers to characterize end-to-end system performance of the latest 4G and 5G base stations and mobile devices by emulating real-world radio […]
Elastomer sockets for high-speed QFP ICs handle up to 30 GHz with below 1 dB insertion loss
A new high-performance QFP socket for 0.5-mm-pitch 64-pin QFPs called the SG-QFE-7020 socket is designed for 10x10x1.6-mm packages with 12×12-mm lead tip-to-tip. It operates at bandwidths up to 30 GHz with less than 1 dB of insertion loss. The contact resistance is typically 20 m° per I/O. The socket connects all pins with 30-GHz bandwidth […]
Download speeds hit 2 Gbps on LTE
LTE download data speeds of 2Gbps have been hit using Keysight’s 5G Protocol R&D Toolset and Qualcomm Technologies’ mobile test device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 LTE modem. Keysight’s 5G Protocol R&D Toolset, the industry’s first 5G protocol test solution, is part of Keysight’s suite of Network Emulation Solutions, the only seamless radio frequency […]
Multi-gigabit LTE evaluation functions support LTE-Advanced Pro protocols
Two Gigabit LTE software options for the Anritsu Signalling Tester MD8430A support the increased communications speeds associated with LTE-Advanced Pro (LTE-A Pro). The LTE DL 6 Carrier Aggregation Option and LTE UL 256QAM Option extend the measurement capability of the MD8430A and provide engineers with a comprehensive test solution to accurately and efficiently evaluate LTE-A […]
Bulk acoustic wave filters make life easier for Wi-Fi front-end designers
BAW filters help overcome the biggest challenges facing Wi-Fi front-end designs, including thermal management, interference, and RF linearity. Cees Links |Qorvo Wireless Connectivity Smart homes are getting smarter. So they increasingly make heavy demands on their internet routers, so much so that traffic demands are exceeding the capacity of the single-router model. Retailers and businesses […]
Bluetooth Low Energy processors foster innovations in healthcare
Applications for fitness tracking and remote health monitoring have grown to such an extent that chip makers have developed SoCs optimized for counting heartbeats and calculating glucose levels. Steven Dean, On Semiconductor Smart wearables for mobile health (mHealth) applications are an exciting area. They can monitor vital signs and drug delivery and then send data […]