June 9, 2008

Design tradeoffs in data acquisition
When designing the analog signal path of a data-acquisition system, you'll need to make tradeoffs that will affect the system's overall performance. Read More

Improve thermal cycling time
Thermal cycling tests can help you improve the reliability of electronic components, subsystems, and systems, but ensuring all areas of a product get tested at the correct temperature can be tricky. Read More

Concurrent's simulation platform gains FlexRay support
Used for developing and executing real-time hardware-in-the-loop and man-in-the-loop simulations, Concurrent’s SIMulation Workbench gives automotive engineers a set of tools for advanced vehicle design and test. Read More

Radio tester handles FM and SINCGARS radios
The L4600A portable radio tester from Agilent Technologies enables one-button testing of FM and Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System radios at both the operational and intermediate military testing levels. Read More

Astro-Med expands portable recorder to 20 channels
Engineered for long-term capture of high-frequency data and transient signals, Astro-Med's Dash 20HF lets you record up to 20 analog channels at sample rates up to 500 kHz at a bandwidth of 100 kHz per channel. Read More

LMS database contains vehicle NVH benchmark data
LMS announces the launch of NVH Observer, a highly detailed and subscription-based database of vehicle noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) benchmarking information. Read More

DDC introduces the BU-65591U multiprotocol USB 2.0 interface
The new USB 2.0 interface is designed for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 data bus applications. Read More

Endevco sensor captures data from vehicle crush zones
Intended for vehicle crash testing, the Model 7287 crush sensor provides predictable performance in terms of several key parameters and does not need to be characterized before use. Read More

Do you know an outstanding engineer?
The editors of Test & Measurement World are seeking nominations for the 2009 Test Engineer of the Year award. This annual award 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 learn how to 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

June issue now online
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, "Protocol stack testing for LTE," explains how effective test strategies can help transform UMTS into a cellular wideband system. Plus, the issue also includes the Machine-Vision & Inspection Test Report. Read it today.

Industry calendar of events
Upcoming events include Autotestcon (September), the Space Simulation Conference (October), and AeroTest America (November). To read more information about these and other test-related events, visit our online calendar.