Test equipment is essential for ensuring the quality and performance of electronics systems, including semiconductors, PCBs, and consumer devices. Recent innovations in automated testing, AI-driven diagnostics, and high-speed test instruments are increasing accuracy and efficiency in electronics development. As product complexity grows, demand for advanced testing solutions rises, especially in areas like 5G, AI, and automotive electronics. Companies are developing test systems that integrate data analytics and cloud connectivity, ensuring that electronics systems meet rigorous standards and performance metrics before reaching global markets.
Segger has added system test capability to its ‘Flasher’ range of in-system programmers. “In addition to programming a target image, these devices can now run custom applications, thereby adding an entirely new layer of flexibility to the programming workflow,” according to the company, which calls the user-sourced C programmes ‘Flasher Apps’. “Flasher Apps run directly on a Flasher. They are ...
Rohde & Schwarz announced a dual-channel 3.6kW precision power supply at Productronica today. Called NGT3622 and rack-mountable, each of its channels will be rated up to 80V or 50A, and resolution (not necessarily accuracy) is “100µA for current and 1mV for voltage”, said the company. “NGT3622 combines two independent 1,800W outputs [which] can be combined in series or parallel, allowing ...
Pickering Interfaces has turned to mems relays from Menlo Micro for a PXI fault insertion tester that can simulate issues in high-speed Ethernet protocols up to MultiGBASE-T1. “Capability limitations mean that the high-speed bandwidth requirements of the latest MultiGBASE-T1 protocols cannot be supported with reed relays or electromechanical relays, dictating the use of mems switches,” Pickering product manager Steven Edwards. ...
ipTest has announced a pair of wide bandgap power device testers for measuring GaN and SiC transistors, aimed at academic researchers as well as engineers developing power products. Quasar200 is for dc and ac evaluations of silicon, galium nitride and silicon carbide devices. Pulsar600 is a higher current version – for shorts up to 10kAac – particularly suited to testing ...
Pickering Interfaces has announced a family of 1,200V programmable resistor modules in a single-slot PXI or PXIe form factor. 40-230 is the PXI series, and 42-230 boards have a PXIe interface* – there are 70 board in total. “The 40/42-230 programmable resistor module plays a role in simulating real-world resistive loads and fault conditions for devices-under-test such as electric vehicle ...
Cinch Connectivity Solutions has qualified an SMA connector-saver for space environments. SQM-4733-MF-29M-02 is made of stainless steel and “supports SMA, 3.5mm and 2.92mm connections, and operates reliably up to 40GHz” said the company. It “has been designed with lessons learned from major missions”. The connector is tested with a 100% swept frequency protocol and is compliant with or exceeds NASA’s ...
AI-based anomaly detection helps engineers identify potential problems early, to improve process efficiency, says Rachel Johnson Industrial processes and manufacturing systems depend on consistency and accuracy. Unusual data readings, or anomalies, can signal issues like equipment malfunction, faulty components or deteriorating sensors that disrupt the expected operational flow. AI-based anomaly detection helps engineers identify these potential problems early, which enables ...
Rigorous testing of display components is essential to meet consumer expectations and maintain brand reputation, says Samudrapom Dam In the competitive landscape of consumer electronics, display quality is paramount. Manufacturers face the dual challenge of ensuring high performance while managing production complexities. This article delves into the measurement challenges associated with these display components, highlighting how innovative testing solutions enhance ...
Chell Instruments has introduced a 32 input thermocouple scanner for temperature measurement in industry and aerospace. Called 2432T, “it measures all types of thermocouples with high accuracy and at high speed, and outputs the data over interfaces that including Modbus, iDDS, IENA, Netscanner, or Chell native TCP/IP protocol or UDP protocol”, according to the company. Its construction includes a copper ...
The SL2000 high-speed data acquisition ScopeCorder has been announced by Yokogawa. It is designed for prototyping test and complements the company’s benchtop DL950 ScopeCorder. The modular SL2000 is designed to capture fast signal transients and long-term trends in R&D, validation, and troubleshooting in automotive, aerospace, marine and rail applications as well as data centres, energy generation and storage and robotics ...
