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Debugging automotive serial buses: CAN, LIN and FlexRay exposed

The use of embedded devices and the need to communicate vital information throughout the vehicle has increased the complexity of the test processes needed to debug and verify these designs. Read More...

How to prepare for shock, mechanical vibration testing

Getting ready to hire a shock and mechanical vibration testing provider? Check out these six questions to ask when evaluating potential partners. Read More...

Impact of phase noise in signal generators

We specify and measure phase noise because it is a fundamental limitation in the performance of systems, limiting dynamic range. Get the details in this article. Read More...

Test method improves PWB reliability

Use coupons on PWB production panels to thermal cycle boards in less time. Read More...

Can a $129 spectrum analyzer be any good?

An EMC consultant reviews the RF Explorer. Read More...

Care required when PXI serves medicine

The design and manufacture of medical devices follow tightly controlled processes. Read More...

Researchers examine medical RFI from RFID devices

Ralph Herkert, director of the GTRI Medical Device Test Center, discusses how RFID devices can cause RF interference in medical equipment. Read More...

A history of pain treatments

This article accompanies our April cover story announcing the winner of the 2009 Test Engineer of the Year Award. Read More...

Motion-sensor tester runs from a browser

A microcontroller and free test tools let engineers operate the tester from anywhere. Read More...

Master of multiplexing

Luminex is developing biological testing systems that boost productivity in areas ranging from basic research to clinical diagnostics. Read More...