Data, Disks, & Demos

Catalogs, Web sites, software, and other sources of technical information

Staff -- Test & Measurement World, 11/1/2001

• A 16-page brochure describes Conax Buffalo's thermocouple temperature sensors, which are reliable to 4200°F (2315°C). Also offered are standard and custom-engineered temperature sensor calibrations and configurations, sheath materials, and terminal heads in various types, materials, and mounting styles. Conax Buffalo Technologies, Buffalo, NY. 716-684-4500; www.conaxbuffalo.com.
• Jameco Electronics' 192-page catalog features ICs and other electronic components, tools, test equipment, and computer products ideal for OEM applications. More than 275 products, such as ICs, transformers, computer cables, tools, and books, have been added to the catalog. Jameco Electronics, Belmont, CA. 650-592-8097; www.jameco.com.
• GMC-Instruments' brochure features analog&digital megohmmeters, micro-ohmmeters, and ground resistance testers with high resolution and test voltages up to 5 kV. Micro-ohmmeters measure as low as 10 mV and all models are battery powered. The instruments include multimeter functions with resolution up to 1.2 million counts and have full datalogging capability with built-in memory. GMC-Instruments, Lake Zurich, IL. 847-540-7240; www.gmcinc.com.
• PW Allen has released a catalog covering inspection and measurement products used for magnification, internal viewing, lighting, dimensional measurement, and environmental monitoring. PW Allen, Tewkesbury, UK. +44-1684-851111; www.pwallen.co.uk.
• IFR Systems offers a catalog covering the company's handheld and desktop telecommunications testers, radio test sets that cover multiple standards and frequencies, and signal sources that produce high-resolution, low phase noise carrier signals. IFR Systems, Wichita, KS. 316-522-4981; www.ifrsys.com.
• The Data Acquisition and Control Handbook is a reference for engineers, scientists, educators, and industrial users involved with building, integrating, and programming PC-based test systems, boards, and stand-alone instruments. It also offers hardware setup tips and formulas for configuring and using common transducers and I/O components. Keithley Instruments, Cleveland, OH. 440-248-0400; www.keithley.com.
• All Metal Designs' catalog describes a line of operator adjustable workstations and accessories. Included are standard ergonomic workstations and benches, as well as Retro-Lift Kits that convert any machine or fixture into an ergonomic, height-adjustable unit. Models for light- and heavy-duty applications used in manufacturing, assembly, and packaging operations are featured. All Metal Designs, Holland, MI. 616-392-3696; www.allmetal.com.
• The Master Sourcebook features a selection of toolkits, cases, test equipment, hand and power tools, telecom products, computer and LAN products, soldering/desoldering equipment, lighting and optical products, field accessories, workstations, storage solutions, and more. Jensen Tools, Phoenix, AZ. 602-453-3169; www.jensentools.com.
• A brochure from Micro Control Co. describes the ABES-V burn-in system, which performs dynamic burn-in or environmental stressing of logic, memory, and analog devices through the use of its vector-based pattern generator and analog-programmable generators. Micro Control Co., Minneapolis, MN. 763-786-8750; www.microcontrol.com.
• The Quality Press Fall/Winter 2001 Publications Catalog features standards, software programs, videos, CD-ROMs, and books. The more than 30 new books cover an array of topics, ranging from the new ISO 9000: 2000 standards to six sigma. American Society for Quality, Milwaukee, WI. 800-248-1946; www. qualitypress.asq.org.
• A 28-page mini brochure offers information on vision systems products. The brochure includes specifications and descriptions of color cameras, machine-vision cameras, monitors, and more. Panasonic Security& Digital Imaging Group, Secaucus, NJ. 888-880-8474; www.panasonic.com/visionsystems.
• Semflex's CD-ROM Product Catalog focuses on the company's RF and high-performance cable assembly products. The catalog provides schematics as well as a program that lets you design custom cable assemblies. Semflex, Mesa, AZ. 800-778-4401; www.Semflex.com.
• AEMC's catalog describes cost-effective, lightweight environmental testers, which provide measuring capabilities for temperature, humidity, light, and other variables. AEMC Instruments, Foxborough, MA. 508-698-2115; www.aemc. com.
• Using the Power Meter Accuracy Audit program from Giga-tronics, you can evaluate the power measurement accuracy of the company's power meters and sensors under a range of test conditions. The program is available as a free download on the company's Web site. Giga-tronics, San Ramon, CA. 925-328-4650; www.gigatronics.com.