March 25, 2008

Take lens MTF into account
The MTF describes how a lens affects contrast information and thus how "sharp" an image appears. So, if you plan to measure edge locations, part placements, or dimensions, pay attention to the MTF of the lens. Read More

Agilent's x-ray systems take a new direction: Part 2
By shifting from laminography-based x-ray systems to systems that employ a form of tomography, Agilent Technologies hopes to improve call performance as well as test coverage and defect detection. 
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Matrox interface cards ease vision application setup
The Concord family of Gigabit Ethernet network interface cards and IEEE 1394 adapters from Matrox is pre-licensed for use with Matrox Imaging Library GigE Vision and IEEE 1394 IIDC drivers. Read More

Nikon, JEOL introduce bench SEM
Nikon Instruments and JEOL have collaborated on the NeoScope, a new bench scanning electron microscope (SEM) that the companies expect will help accelerate research in several fields, including failure analysis of manufacturing materials. Read More

Cognex expands vision sensor line
Checker 232 provides inspection results on fast production lines, detecting and inspecting up to 1500 ppm. Read More

A D V E R T I S E M E N T WEBCAST: Inject pulses into circuits and test for EMI immunity Join editors of Test & Measurement World and EMC consultant Doug Smith as they discuss how to troubleshoot for EMI immunity and present a technique for inductively coupling pulses into circuits for troubleshooting designs. Register today.

Toshiba's three-chip remote-head camera fits tight places
Joining Toshiba's IK-TF series of 3CCD color cameras is the IK-TF5H5U, a remote-head camera that allows easy configuration into machine-vision systems where space is limited. Read More

Starrett offers large-capacity, multi-sensor vision system
The largest in Starrett's Galileo line of video measuring systems, the AV1824 CNC vision system extends the speed, power, and accuracy of this class of video systems to larger parts. Read More

Scout family grows
Basler has expanded its scout series of cameras with four new models that feature a 30-fps image-capture rate. Read More

Challenge yourself: How do you eliminate ringing?
Question: What is the quickest way to attempt to eliminate ringing on a measured signal?
Prize: TomTom ONE GPS
Sponsor: Yokogawa

Take the Oscilloscope Challenge

March issue covers component test
For our March cover story, we visited Littelfuse to learn how the company's engineers subject components to excessive current, lightning, ESD, overvoltage, and extreme temperatures. The issue also includes the PXI Test Report. Read it today!

Industry calendar of events
Upcoming events include The Vision Show (June), the Design Automation Conference (June), and Semicon West (July). For more information about these and other test-related events, visit our
online calendar.