July 14, 2008

Boston Dynamics' BigDog brings robotics to the military forefront
Can your dog carry over 300 pounds on its back and cross any kind of terrain? Boston Dynamics is the proud owner of a dog that can. His name is BigDog. Read More

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DSPCon launches new series of flight-capable data recorders
The BroadFlex-3800 series features high-speed, high-volume recording in a small size with low power consumption. Read More

Microwave generators get pulse-train and power-analysis options
Rohde & Schwarz has expanded the capabilities of its R&S SMF100A microwave signal generator with two new options: the R&S SMF-K27 option allows users to configure pulse trains for radar-specific developments and tests, and the R&S SMF-K28 option enables the R&S SMF100A to handle power analysis. Read More

Get your four vibrations
United Electronic Industries has expanded its line of Ethernet-based data-acquisition systems with the introduction of the DNA-AI-211, an analog-input module that provides four isolated vibration sensor channels. Read More

Rudolph Technologies receives follow-on order from Micronas for NSX macro defect inspection system
Rudolph Technologies has announced the sale of an NSX inspection system and Discover in-line defect-analysis and data-management software to Micronas, a supplier of integrated circuits and sensors for consumer and automotive electronics. Read More

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2008 Buyer's Guide now online
T&MW's 2008 Buyer's Guide contains more than 300 product and service categories, divided into five main sections with a total of 26 subsections. Each category includes hotlinked vendor names.
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Take a challenge, win a prize
Answer a challenge question correctly, and you could be eligible to win a prize.

Data-Acquisition Challenge:
Question: Which statement is true regarding the peak voltage?
Prize: TomTom ONE GPS
Sponsor: Data Translation

Oscilloscope Challenge:
Question: Which statement best describes chop and alternate modes?
Prize: TomTom ONE GPS
Sponsor: Yokogawa

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