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Poll: Are you a test engineer?
I’m conducting an informal poll on the Test & Measurement World LinkedIn group called “Are you a test engineer?” Here are the poll responses you’ll find. Yes, I most develop automated tests No, I’m a designer but have to test I develop tests for design validation I do every kind of engineering If you do something besides those listed, please leave a comment h ... More
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Senior Technical Editor Martin Rowe covers topics relating to general-purpose instrumentation, compliance, communications test, and anything else that comes along.
Basics of DSL Bonded Physical Layer Testing
In the previous post, “DSL Physical Layer Testing,” we began to explore some of the background and requirements for DSL performance testing, including the simulation of the telephone network’s local loop and noise conditions. In this entry, we’ll explain the more detailed definitions of the simulated cross-talk noise and the implications for testing multi-pair sys ... More
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The technical staff of the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Lab (UNH-IOL) gives insight into interoperability & standards conformance for data communications, telecom, and storage technologies.
Welcome to Everyday Measurements
Welcome to Everyday Measurements, the newest blog at Test & Measurement World. My thanks to the editors of T&M World for giving me the opportunity and platform to discuss the latest trends in test and measurement and how they affect us in both our professional and personal lives. About me For about the last 10 years I have worked at National Instruments as a product manager and have ... More
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Matthew Friedman is a product manager at National Instruments. In "Everyday Measurements," he discusses the latest trends in test and measurement and how they affect both the professional and personal lives of engineers.
DesignCon 2012 Panel: Test gurus share vision to accelerate your ‘time to answer’
The countdown begins: On Wednesday next at DesignCon 2012 I’ll be moderating a panel comprising four of the sharpest minds in the electronics industry as they explore the cutting edge of technology and what it means for you, the test engineer. It’s important to note at this point that this panel is a new addition to DesignCon, and its primary purpose is to be an interactive forum for ... More
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Patrick Mannion, editor in chief of Test & Measurement World and EDN, comments on test, globalization, measurement, machine vision, economics, nanotechnology, the engineering profession, and topics of general interest.
Old dog, newer trick
Although mostly obsolete, the vacuum tube still has its adherents among audiophiles, test-instrument collectors, amateur-radio fans, and those curious about the physics of active devices. Given that a family of characteristic curves is worth a thousand data points, being able to view a device’s behavior enhances a small laboratory’s capability. Vacuum-tube curve tracers are expensive ... More
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Brad Thompson reports on the life of a hobbyist engineer who tries to keep vintage test instruments running as long as possible.
Space design challenge 2011
2011 will ring in another year for a NASA space design competition. For students who wish to help further space exploration and development, ASA is searching for college and graduate level students In the US who are interested in devising technology for the 2011 Space Tech Engineering Design Challenge. ASA has requested that those who have competed in other NASA contests, such as Lunabotics or RAS ... More
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In this blog, Test & Measurement World contributing editors comment on the state of engineering education and careers for recent engineering graduates.
Team Hyper has another strong showing at Arizona Regional
Despite another strong performance at the Arizona Regional last week, Team Hyper 69 came up just short again, and was eliminated in the semifinals of the First Robotics Competition on Saturday. The team’s overall record is now 17-7 in 2009 Lunacy competition. The team opened competition with an impressive 8-1 record in the qualifying round, putting them in second place out of 44 t ... More
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Test & Measurement World contributing editor Jessica MacNeil profiles the various engineering internships and education opportunities available to students and their experiences in the industry. Jessica is a senior Journalism major at Northeastern University.
