July 24, 2008

Keithley debuts software upgrade and switch/multimeter options
Keithley Instruments at Semicon West introduced Keithley Test Environment Interactive (KTEI) V7.1 for the company's Model 4200-SCS semiconductor characterization system. The company also announced an expansion of its Series 3700 system switch/multimeter and plug-in card family. Read More

A D V E R T I S E M E N T Which oscilloscope is right for you? Agilent oscilloscopes range from 20 MHz to 80 GHz and come in multiple form factors. Compare our scopes by feature, spec or price. We have a huge selection of application software such as USB, HDMI, DDR, SATA, PCI EXPRESS, I2C, CAN/LIN, FlexRay and many more to help you with your design challenge. Click to learn more.

Harnessing the power of multicore
In a recent interview, Dr. James Truchard of National Instruments discussed multicore technology, PXI-based test, the use of FPGAs, and other trends in the test industry. Read More

B&K Precision's 60-MHz DSO delivers 400 Msamples/s
With dual channels and analog-style knobs and controls, the Model 2534 digital storage oscilloscope from B&K Precision lets you capture, save, and analyze waveforms and measurements using the supplied PC software. Read More

Agilent's PCIe 2.0 test platform supports I/O virtualization
To reduce the complexity of testing and debugging, new software capabilities have been added to Agilent Technologies' E2960B Series protocol analyzer and LTSSM exerciser platform for PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 designs. Read More

A D V E R T I S E M E N T FREE REFERENCE GUIDE: The Ultimate Infrared Handbook for R&D Professionals The guidebook is a resource guide for using infrared in the Research and Development industry. Written by the experts at FLIR Systems, this FREE (for a limited time) 40-page handbook provides information on many elements of infrared including IR thermography, IR detectors, and how to get the most from an IO camera. Click here

Protek's DDS function generator boasts stability
Heading Protek's B8000FD series of dual-output DDS function generators is the Model B8040FD, an instrument that operates from 1 µHz to 40 MHz with harmonic distortion of less than -54 dBc for sine waves. Read More

Tektronix protocol analyzer targets femtocell networks
Customers seeking to develop femtocell technologies can use the G35 protocol analyzer from Tektronix to provide simulation and emulation of key elements of their femtocell designs. Read More

Dataforth expands isolated analog signal-conditioner lineup
Dataforth adds a 2-wire transmitter interface module to its SensorLex 8B family of miniature isolated analog signal conditioners. 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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Industry calendar of events
Upcoming events include the EMC Symposium (August), NIWeek (August), and Autotestcon (September). For more information about these and other test-related events, visit our online calendar.