All items tagged with test and measurement (399)
Practical Test & Measurement: Mastering Wireless Multi-Tone Testing
December 29, 2020 by Andrew Taylor

Practical Test & Measurement: Mastering Wireless Multi-Tone Testing

This article explains the issues resulting from measuring a wireless audio connection and how wireless multi-tone testing can help us to overcome those obstacles. The article is particularly focused on the needs of manufacturers and designers of modern wireless audio devices and offers valuable insights on multi-tone testing, a technique that has been around for many years, and which Klippel perfected in its own multi-tone measurement module (MTON). This article was originally published in audioXpress, December 2020.
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Rohde & Schwarz Demystifying EMC conference goes virtual in 2021
December 17, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Rohde & Schwarz Demystifying EMC conference goes virtual in 2021

Rohde & Schwarz today announced that the seventh edition of its Demystifying EMC conference will go virtual, offering participants the opportunity to engage with industry experts through Europe and beyond. The renowned industry event, hosted by Rohde & Schwarz, will be open to participants globally for the first time in 2021. From the virtual floors of a digitized Rohde & Schwarz headquarters, the event will cover topics including design, test and the regulatory compliance.
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Tektronix Releases TekDrive, Native Oscilloscope-to-Cloud Data Collaboration Software
December 14, 2020 by Cristina Costa

Tektronix Releases TekDrive, Native Oscilloscope-to-Cloud Data Collaboration Software

Tektronix announced the availability of TekDrive, the first native oscilloscope-to-cloud software solution to facilitate global data collaboration directly on an oscilloscope, PC, phone or tablet. Created to enable ultimate ease and accuracy in data accessibility and collaboration at a time when people have to work remotely, TekDrive provides engineers the ability to instantaneously share and recall data directly on an oscilloscope, eliminating the need for cumbersome data-sharing practices.
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Practical Test & Measurement: What to Measure for Quality Control of Audio Devices
December 3, 2020 by Dan Knighten

Practical Test & Measurement: What to Measure for Quality Control of Audio Devices

In this Test & Measurement article from Dan Knighten (Audio Precision), the author focuses on the practical question of manufacturing test strategies and objectives and shares what measurements reveal about the device under test, offers suggestions for specific measurements, and provides techniques for various devices and scenarios. This article was originally published in audioXpress, November 2020.
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Tektronix Announces TekScope PC Software with Enhanced Multi-Scope Remote Analysis
December 2, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Tektronix Announces TekScope PC Software with Enhanced Multi-Scope Remote Analysis

Adapting its solutions to the needs of users during the pandemic, Tektronix launched a new feature to its TekScope waveform analysis PC software, allowing remote users to view and analyze data from up to 32 channels from multiple scopes at the same time, in the same interface, accelerating analysis efficiency. And Tektronix announced a new initiative for university engineering education, offering easy-to-use equipment and complementary software for educators, students and research labs.
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Audix Releases Integrated Acoustics Coupler for In-Ear Monitors
November 24, 2020 by Joao Martins

Audix Releases Integrated Acoustics Coupler for In-Ear Monitors

Audix announced an expansion of its test and measurement range with the introduction of the TM2 Integrated Acoustic Coupler for In-Ear Monitors (IEMs). As the company explains, the TM2 was designed as a readily available measurement solution to complement software such as Rational Acoustic’s SMAART or Studio Six Digital’s Audio Tools, allowing monitor engineers to easily confirm the functionality of each performer’s IEMs. The coupler will appeal also to IEM enthusiasts obsessed with comparing measurements.
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Audio Precision Announces New APx517B Acoustic Analyzer Fulfilling the Requirements of Production Test
November 19, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Announces New APx517B Acoustic Analyzer Fulfilling the Requirements of Production Test

Audio Precision announced the APx517B acoustic analyzer, specifically designed, configured and built for the production-line testing of speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets and the wide range of consumer electronics incorporating speakers and microphones. With the introduction of the APx517B acoustic analyzer, manufacturers can deploy an integrated acoustic test system that brings the renowned quality, reliability and robustness of Audio Precision’s lab-oriented analyzers to their production lines.
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Keysight Technologies Infiniium EXR-Series Oscilloscopes Offer Advanced Automated Measurement Technology
November 16, 2020 by Cristina Costa

Keysight Technologies Infiniium EXR-Series Oscilloscopes Offer Advanced Automated Measurement Technology

Keysight Technologies announced the new Infiniium 8-channel oscilloscope technology. Keysight's Infiniium EXR-Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes include eight models ranging from 500 MHz to 2.5 GHz and either 4 or 8 channels with wide-ranging upgradeability. The EXR-Series' waveform update rate is >200,000 waveforms/sec., allowing it to quickly build eye-diagrams capturing 5.7 Million UIs. Powerful and intuitive, the new oscilloscope series reduces test bench and workflow complexity.
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Testing, Measuring, and Smart Audio Solutions in audioXpress December 2020
November 11, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Testing, Measuring, and Smart Audio Solutions in audioXpress December 2020

Ending the year with great content, as we do 12 times per year, audioXpress December 2020 is now available in print and online. In this edition, we pay tribute to Jeff Bagby, explore the QuantAsylum QA401 audio analyzer combined with the new QA451 programmable load, and explain the process of measuring wireless audio products using multi-tone testing. Plus, Brewster LaMacchia expands on A2B designs, Gary Galo details how to improve low-output moving-coil cartridges with his Jensen-based step-up transformer, and Mike Harkins reviews the versatile Puffin Phono DSP by Parks Audio. And much more, now available!
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Virtins Technology New VT CAMP-2G05 24-bit Dual-Channel USB Data Acquisition Interface
November 10, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Virtins Technology New VT CAMP-2G05 24-bit Dual-Channel USB Data Acquisition Interface

PC-based test and measurement Virtins Technology is recognized for both its Multi-Instrument multi-function virtual instrument software and for its extensive range of compact USB interfaces. Now the company announced a new 24-bit dual-channel USB data acquisition interface with charge input, extending its range of Noise & Vibration Measurement Systems. The new VT CAMP-2G05 was specially designed for use with sensors with electric charge output such as charge-mode piezoelectric sensors.
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