Test System Architect is a graphical toolset developed for signal path design and deployment by signal switching and simulation specialist, Pickering Interfaces. The toolset is available free of charge and can be used to design, confiture and visualise test architectures, explained Kyle Voosen, product marketing manager at Pickering Interfaces. Voosen said that the challenge faced by many customers today is ...
Hirose has squeezed two 4A contacts, four 2.5A contacts and 10 signal contacts into a 1.9 x 5.33mm two-part flexi-to-PCB connector with an 0.6mm stacking height. “The connector features an armored design that covers both ends of the housing with metal for enhanced robustness, and a reduction in the risk of housing damage from misalignment when mating,” said the company, ...
FCL Components has introduced signal switching relays for electric vehicle power monitoring. “Conventional signal relays have often been used to switch signals for on-board equipment in electric vehicles,” according to the company. “However, electric vehicle batteries usually use 300 to 400Vdc. This exceeds the expected usage range of many signal relays.” There are three types, each available in multiple variants: ...
Red Pitaya has upgraded its Stemlab 125-14 four-channel 60Mz software-defined test instrument. “This next-generation series enhances performance and reliability while maintaining backward compatibility,” according to the company. “With improved features such as enhanced RF input performance, USB-C connectivity, and a compact design, the Gen 2 series is designed to facilitate signal acquisition, generation and processing, whether used in educational settings, ...
Mouser is offering PCIe 5.0 cable-to-board connectors from Molex that provide 12 power pins and four signal pins. “These connectors comply with the latest PCIe CEM 5.0/6.0 specifications and support devices requiring AIC [ampere interrupting capacities] of up to 675W”, according to the distributor. The 600V (dc or peak ac) 9.5A power pins have 5mΩ resistance and suit 16 AWG ...
Bourns has created an AEC-Q200 compliant 1:1 signal isolation transformer for automotive battery management systems. SM91872AL is surface-mount and will fit into a 17.4 x 10.6 x 8.1 envelope – including its visible legs. Inductance is 150 to 450µH (100kHz 100mV) across its -40 to +125°C operation range, and leakage inductance is 1µH max. Both sides have a maximum resistance ...
Molex has introduced MX-Dash, a family of single automotive connectors that combine power, signal and high-speed data inserts for zonal architectures. In wire-to-wire and wire-to-board form, they are aimed at autonomous driving modules, cameras, GPS, infotainment, lidar, displays and sensors. There are sealed and un-sealed options, and configurations with 0.50, 0.64, 1.20, 1.50, 2.80 or 4.80mm terminals as well as coaxial ...
Rigol has introduced an eight channel microwave generator that works across 9kHz to 20GHz and can deliver related coherent signals or independent signals. Called DG5208, it is one of the DSG5000 range, which also includes units with 2, 4 or 6 channels, and versions which top-out at 12GHz. If eight channels are still not enough. multiple instruments can be connected ...
Siglent has announced a spectrum analyser and a RF generator for use at 20GHz to support X and K-band measurement. SSA5085A (right) is the spectrum analyser, which works across 9kHz to 26.5GHz and offers -165dBm/Hz DANL and 105dBc/Hz phase noise, according to the company. Options include analogue and digital modulation analysis, and demodulation, including for AM, FM, ASK, FSK, PSK, ...
Rohde & Schwarz has increased the top end of its SMW200A vector signal generator to 67GHz, and slotted in a 56GHz version between that and the existing 44GHz version. “The SMW200A is first to enable flat frequency response and 2GHz modulation bandwidth above 44GHz,” claimed the company. “The 100kHz to 56GHz option covers all currently used 5G frequencies, plus earth-to-satellite ...
