Not all test labs need oscilloscopes sporting 1 GHz bandwidths and multi-million-point digital waveform recording. When the needs lean more toward the basic side, used scopes can sometimes fit the bill and do so economically. Here are a few points to consider before ponying up for a used scope. The go-to website for used equipment […]
Test and Measurement Tips
The difference between amplifier gain and antenna gain
Amplifier and antenna gain may sound the same, and both may be expressed in decibels, but they actually are measures of two different things. In an amplifier, gain is simply the ratio of the output divided by the input. Gain has no units as it is a ratio. However, amplifier gain is often expressed in […]
800G Ethernet test gear now supports multimode interfaces for data centers
A portfolio of high-speed digital 800G test solutions now enable the optical transceiver ecosystem to improve the power efficiency of components and modules used in data center equipment. Hyperscale data centers are adopting 800G, the latest data center connectivity technology, to address a rise in the use of cloud-native, 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and internet […]
Five-in-one high-end oscilloscopes sport four channels at 3/5 GHz bandwidth
The new multifunctional high-end, four-channel DS70000 Series Oscilloscopes. The DS70304 (3 GHz) and DS70504 (5 GHz) offer a sample rate up to 20 GSa/sec, and a deep 2 GPts memory depth is available to acquire and process large amounts of data. The signal acquisition rate of up to 1 Mwfms/sec enables non-stop real-time recording and […]
Rack-mount remote spectrum monitors handle frequencies to 43.5 GHz
The MS27201A Remote Spectrum Monitor series includes the industry’s first remote spectrum monitor that covers 43.5 GHz to support new satellite downlink bands. Combining high RF performance with supporting PC software, the MS27201A series delivers long-term monitoring in a variety of commercial and regulatory environments. The MS27201A series includes 9 GHz and 20 GHz remote […]
MIL rugged rackmount SOSA-aligned chassis features advanced cooling
A new 6U tall 19-in rackmount chassis for 3U OpenVPX and SOSA aligned boards is designed specifically for the high-power requirements of solutions that are aligned to the SOSA technical standard. The rugged rackmount chassis supports up to 16 conduction-cooled modules per SOSA requirements and VITA 48.2 specifications. A specialized card mat set diverts heat […]
Cable jacket stripper operates from a hand drill
With operational efficiency and safety top priorities for cable engineers, Ripley Tools has developed the UtilityTool US16 drill operated jacket removal device. The first-of-its-kind tool is set to transform the stripping of power utilities cables and is available now. Expertly designed for use in the energy sector, the UtilityTool US16 enables engineers to remove outer […]
Scope/analyzer delivers 4 channels of 10 GSa/sec, 1 million waveforms/sec capture rate, high-rez measurements to 16 bits
The StationMax DS70000 Series digital oscilloscopes are available in either 3 or 5 GHz bandwidths and combine the new UltraVision III oscilloscope technology and UltraReal spectrum analysis technology into RIGOL’s most powerful test and measurement instrument ever. The innovative UltraVision III platform combines updated oscilloscope and spectrum analysis technology with its custom front-end Phoenix ASIC […]
Enclosure with internal PC houses network test equipment modules
GL Communications Inc. offers the mTOP Probe Hardware Platform for TDM, Optical and Packet multi-interface testing. This compact design features portability, and remote accessibility, making it suitable for field testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting network conditions. “GL’s Multiple TDM Optical and Packet (mTOP)Probe version is an all-in-one self-contained test instrument. The comprehensive mTOP™ Probe hardware unit is designed […]
Handheld spectrum analyzer includes built-in EMI pre-compliance test mode, optional 100 kHz-to-3.6 GHz tracking generator
The Owon HSA10000 Handheld RF Spectrum Analyzers cover a frequency range of 9 kHz – 1.6/3.6 GHz with 1-Hz resolution. The HSA1000 series has a low -160 dBm DANL which allows accurate low-noise measurements of even weak signals. An optional Tracking Generator can sweep over the frequency range of 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz. An […]