June 19, 2008

Sensors Expo: Sensor networks large and small
What was once a conference and show for sensor and data-acquisition equipment manufacturers has turned into an event that includes wireless sensors, data converters, microcontrollers, RF interface ICs, and wired interface ICs. Read More

Graphics chips challenge x86, Cell
Are graphics chips destined to penetrate supercomputer applications? Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices seem to be headed down that road as they pack hundreds of specialized calculating engines on new graphics chips in pursuit of teraflop performance. Read More

Founder of the FIRST program, Dean Kamen, leads by example
After gaining widespread recognition for inventing the Segway Human Transporter, Kamen recently presented his newest innovation, a technologically advanced prosthetic arm, at the D: All Things Digital Conference. Read More

Prosilica launches GigE Vision single-board cameras
Credit-card–sized cameras in Prosilica's GB-Series are intended for OEM applications requiring machine vision cameras in tight spaces. 
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EXFO releases VDSL2/ADSL2 chipset test module
The AXS-200/630 from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering is a VDSL2 triple-play test module for the installation and troubleshooting of VDSL2 network deployments and 10/100-Mbps Ethernet-based triple-play services. Read More

Adlink rolls out ExpressCard-to-PXI extension kit
Expand and control high-speed measurement and automation systems from a laptop computer with Adlink Technology's ExpressCard-to-PXI extension system. Read More

BVS unveils WiFi spectrum analyzer tablet
Berkeley Varitronics Systems' Yellowjacket-TABLET serves as an 802.11 analyzer that performs RF spectrum analysis continually from 2.0 GHz to 5.9 GHz, covering wireless bands such as WiFi, WiMAX, ISM, public safety, and Bluetooth. Read More

T&MW's Top Articles for May 2008
Readers chose "How does a Smith chart work?" and "Testing toward secure networks" as their two top picks from our published articles. Martin Rowe's interview with John D'Ambrosia of Force10 Networks was our most popular Web-exclusive article, and Rick Nelson's "Stupid consumers plague CE industry" was the most popular blog entry. See our other top articles for May 2008. Read More

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

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. Read about past winners and nominate a deserving colleague.

Characterizing semiconductor 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 More

Industry calendar of events
Upcoming events include Semicon West (July), EMC Symposium (August), and Autotestcon (September). To read more about these and other test-related events, visit our online calendar.