February 11, 2008

Flying tests
Engineers at Hawker Beechcraft have developed data-acquisition systems that flight-test engineers use to evaluate design changes.
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Test veteran describes fundamentals of shock and vibration measurement
Steve Brenner, an engineer who has contributed to reliability and design-verification testing on the Lunar Module and the Space Shuttle, discusses the basics of ESS, HASS, and HALT. Read More

Innovations drive test trends
Eric Starkloff of National Instruments says that software-defined test systems are the key to providing the long-term support required for automotive, aerospace, and defense applications. Read More

Mecmesin debuts digital torque tester
The Tornado is designed to assess the low-level torques associated with small rotating components in automotive and other applications.
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EADS-CASA employs LMS platform for ground vibration testing
The EADS-CASA Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD) has implemented LMS Test.Lab to accelerate its processes for aircraft ground vibration testing. Read More

Symmetricom offers Rb oscillator for military communications
The ruggedized 8200 rubidium oscillator is intended for ground tactical, shipboard, and airborne communication applications requiring superior frequency stability under diverse environmental conditions. Read More

PCB's sensor measures airbag deployment noise
The Model 106M160 high-intensity ICP acoustic microphone detects the sound levels of airbag deployment and total impulse of an inflation event occurring inside of an automotive cabin. Read More

LDRA tool suite supports MISRA-C++:2008 standard
MISRA-C++:2008 support complements the LDRA tool suite's existing support for MISRA-C:1998, MISRA-C:2004, HIS (Herstellerinitiative Software), and GJB (Chinese Military Standard) standards for the C programming language. Read More

Last chance: vote for the Test Product of the Year
Winners of the 2008 Best in Test Awards include a WiMAX tester, a digital multimeter, an area-scan camera, an IPTV probe, an SOC test cell, and boundary-scan software. Read about all 12 winners, and then cast your vote for the Test Product of the Year. Voting deadline is February 15. Read More

Oscilloscope Challenge: active vs. passive probes
Our February challenge question is now online:

Which statement about active and passive probes is most accurate?
Prize: TomTom ONE navigation system
Contest sponsor: Yokogawa

Take the Oscilloscope Challenge

February issue looks at test handling
Our February cover story explains how one provider of mixed-signal ICs employs innovative test and test-handling techniques to ensure the quality of the devices that it sells into communications, industrial, medical, and automotive markets. Plus, the issue also includes the Machine-Vision & Inspection Test Report. Read it today.

Industry calendar of events
Upcoming events include Aerospace Testing Seminar (April), SAE World Congress (April), and Aerospace Testing, Design & Manufacturing Expo Europe (April). For more information about these and other test-related events, visit our online calendar.