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.

Following the recent expansion of Sound Semiconductor's range of IC products with new single and dual VCA chips, the Sonora, California, -based company founded by Dan Parks, now announced a new audio-band Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) integrated circuit. The first new electronic music VCO IC in decades, the FatKeys SSI2130 has been a long time in the making, and credit is due to the company's great chip designers, which seem determined to quickly build up Sound Semiconductor's portfolio.

Tektronix launched the AWG70000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generator with new features that enable it to fully support the testing of complex electronic warfare, new-generation wireless communications systems that require the ability to dynamically alter signal sequences during test scenarios and other types of advanced research.

B&K Precision announced a new line of AC power sources that deliver up to 3000VA, principally for product designs that depend on grid power anywhere in the world. In addition to a boost in range from the company's previous line of 1500VA instruments, the new power sources can also serve as a power source for DC and AC+DC product development, and feature amplifier mode to handle complex waveforms. They also can simulate surges and sags, as well as waveform distortions and noise, features that typically come in more-expensive instruments.

Belgian company LabNation announced the launch of its open source USB oscilloscope, SmartScope. The lightweight device supports all PC and mobile operating systems and is powered directly from the host’s USB interface making it ideal for many test and measurement applications far from the workbench.

In this very popular article published by audioXpress in March 2004, Jim Hagerman explains the design theory behind this popular low-cost DIY kit. The FryKleaner was designed to be a complete self-contained burn-in system. Included on the deceptively small circuit board is a very sophisticated waveform generator and built-in power amplifiers capable of directly driving cables. A wall-wart supplies power.