June 10, 2008

Protocol stack testing for LTE
Producers of mobile phones and mobile infrastructure are working on the next big step in the development of the universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS): UMTS long term evolution (LTE). The new standard will ensure that UMTS remains competitive while giving users enhanced mobile Internet access. Read More

Oscilloscopes support the video craze
Flat-panel TVs now appear everywhere, from homes to supermarkets to airports. Appliances may soon have LCDs that replace knobs and buttons. All of this equipment needs a data interface, and the HDMI port is fast becoming the digital video interface of choice. Read More

Tektronix "cooks" for UWB WiMedia 1.2
Tektronix has published a free document that describes test setups and procedures for transmitter and receiver compliance and interoperability tests Read More

Enensys pocket tester validates Chinese DTTV
Compliant with DTMB, the Chinese digital terrestrial television (DTTV) standard, the DiviCatch RF-DTMB pocket analyzer from Enensys Technologies validates live DTMB streams. Read More

TI's 16-bit ADCs reach 80 Msamples/s with high SNR
Texas Instruments' family of 16-bit, single-channel analog-to-digital converters provides sampling rates of up to 80 Msamples/s, along with a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for input frequencies within the first Nyquist zone. Read More

B&K Precision field-strength meter spans 100 kHz to 2 GHz
Used for measuring RF levels and electric field strength, the Model 2640 from B&K Precision employs a synthesizer-based design that provides reliable measurements across a wide reception range of 100 kHz to 2 GHz. Read More

GL announces automatic echo canceller test system
Comprising hardware and software, GL Communications' echo canceller test system for VoIP/TDM hybrid networks automates compliance testing of gateways per ITU G.168 specifications. Read More

VTI offers integration services for customizing RFIU test systems
VTI Microwave has launched its Custom Integration Services to help customers develop RF interface unit (RFIU) test systems. Services range from providing LXI Class A modular subsystem units to building entire test systems. Read More

Call for nominations: Test Engineer of the Year Award
Test & Measurement World is currently seeking nominations for the annual Test Engineer of the Year award, which recognizes an individual who has tackled a tough engineering challenge, has provided invaluable industry leadership, or has otherwise demonstrated exceptional engineering competence and service. The recipient designates an engineering program to receive an educational grant courtesy of the award sponsors. Read about past winners and nominate a deserving colleague.

How do you measure bandwidth?
Answer our June oscilloscope challenge question correctly, and you could be eligible to win a prize.

Question: Which waveform do you use to measure bandwidth?
Prize: TomTom ONE GPS
Sponsor: Yokogawa

Take the Oscilloscope Challenge

Characterizing nanometer designs
For our June cover story, we visited Presto Engineering to learn how the company's engineers help chip makers validate and characterize nanometer semiconductor designs in order to move the devices from tape-out to high-volume production. Another feature, "Design tradeoffs in data acquisition," explores the decisions you will need to make when building an analog data-acquisition system. Read it today.

Industry calendar of events
Upcoming events include Semicon West (July), the International Test Conference (October), and Electronica (November). To read more about these and other test-related events, visit our online calendar.