A Hidden Danger in Electrical Systems 2007-06-26 20:51:00 Although thermography is a non-contact test, preparing for an infrared inspection of electrical equipment often requires manual preparation of switchgear components. Unwary thermographers and their assistants can be injured by making contact with cabinets or component surfaces that have become accidentally or unintentionally energized. Switchgear enclosures and components are generally designed to prevent their surfaces from becoming energized. Under certain circumstances, switchgear enclosures and other dielectric surfaces can become unintentionally energized to significant voltage levels. This potentially lethal condition may be caused by improper wiring, faulty equipment, or contamination due to dirt or moisture.The image below shows a potential of 265 volts AC between a molded case circuit breaker and ground. This condition was discovered after an unprotected worker received a shock by touching the phenolic breaker handle.Infraspection Institute Read more:Hidden
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Semicon West 2007-06-21 20:16:00 July 16-20 Semicon West SEMISan Francisco, CA United States Phone: 408.943.6979Email: ktorres@semi.orgWebsite: semiconwest.semi.org/SEMICON West, the premier annual event for the global micro and nanoelectronics industries, offers opportunities to connect with the companies, people, products and information that are shaping the future of design and manufacturing of semiconductors, nanoelectronics, MEMS, and energy applications.
Telecom industry gathers in Chicago 2007-06-21 20:12:00 NXTcomm, McCormick Place, Chicago
, IL, June 18–21NXTcomm (formerly GlobalComm, formerly SuperComm) opened on June 18 in the Windy City. NXTcomm draws numerous test-equipment makers, many of whom introduced new products or exhibited products they introduced earlier in the month. Agilent Technologies used NXTcomm to introduce two telecom test products. The company announced the N2X N5575A/N5576A enhancement to its popular N2X Multiservice Test Platform. The new option emulates transmission control protocol (TCP) in hardware, which increases the speed at which it can generate and analyze TCP traffic. The N2X implements its TCP protocol stack using in FPGA rather than software. The N2X, which consists of a chassis and line cards, can test protocol layers 2 through 7. Agilent also introduced the N4192A Network Tester, which lets you test networks at layers 4 through 7. The tester supports over 21 protocols including IPv6. It generates and analyzes voice, video, and data traffic. The N4192 Read more:Telecom
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Agilent Technologies' WiMAX Measurement Solutions to be Showcased at WiMAX Forum's Plenary Session in Spain 2007-06-14 20:59:00 Agilent Technologies Inc.'s mobile WiMAX
(IEEE 802.16e-2005) measurement solutions, used by participants at the WiMAX Forum
's recent third, public Mobile WiMAX PlugFest in Sophia Antipolis, France, will be showcased next at the WiMAX Forum's plenary session in Madrid, Spain
, on June 18-22.On display will be the Agilent MXG, MXA, 89601A VSA software, and E6651A Mobile WiMAX Test Set, plus the latest enhancements to Agilent's Mobile WiMAX Signal Studio (N7615B) tools for mobile WiMAX. New features to be added to Signal Studio to support signal generation for the Wave 2 system profiles include: Matrix A and Matrix B signals for downlink, MIMO fading embedded in a waveform, uplink collaborative MIMO, creation of HARQ bursts and uplink sounding zones.Featuring exceptional performance and functionality, Agilent's mobile WiMAX solutions provided the recent PlugFest participants with PHY, MAC and functional test capabilities not currently available with competing solutions.Bringing a new Read more:Measurement
EC Wants TV Spectrum for WiMax 2007-06-14 20:52:00 Upon phaseout of Europe's analog TV signals, the freed-up UHF band could be assigned to the new wireless broadband technology UHF spectrum should be allocated to WiMax once Europe's analogue television signals are phased out, the European commissioner for information society and media has proposed. Viviane Reding made the suggestion during a broadband-related speech in Greece at the start of June. Noting that plans were already underway across Europe to open up the 2.6GHz band for mobile broadband usage, which could be WiMax or a variation of 3G, she again called the so-called digital dividend - the freeing up of spectrum brought about by the switch from analogue to digital - a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to tackle the digital divide.The spectrum in question lies between 500MHz and 800MHz. Because this is a much lower frequency range than the 2.6GHz and 5.8GHz bands currently mooted for WiMax and 3G's long-term evolution (LTE), it offers the possibility of far larger cell s Read more:Spectrum
WIMAX WORLD 2007-06-14 19:56:00 The WiMAX World event series are the largest and most comprehensive WiMAX events in the world. WiMAX World presents an unbiased and balanced view of the current state of the WiMAX and wireless/mobile broadband marketplace. WiMAX World is endorsed globally by hundreds of WiMAX ecosystem participants, including operators, service providers, WiMAX Forum members, manufacturers, end users, analyst firms, media and associations. WiMAX World presents the world's largest showcase of executive programs, educational seminars, solution providers, products, certification training programs and emerging WiMAX business and technology solutions. Last year over 7,000 professionals registered for WiMAX World in the USA and Europe. In 2007, the WiMAX World event series will draw over 10,000 people, 230+ exhibitors, and will be sponsored by 300+ leading telecommunications and mobile broadband solution providers, analyst firms, media channel
Agreement with Huntron 2007-06-09 09:55:00 The Huntron Tracker 2700 is designed to assist in troubleshooting analog and digital circuitry. Its low voltage ranges make it ideal for testing passive devices such as capacitors while still in-circuit.The Huntron Tracker 2700 is an ideal addition to the service engineer's bench or as a compliment to a Huntron ProTrack I system. Using a power off test method known as Tracker Signature Analysis, it eliminates the risk of further circuit damage, which often occurs when power is applied.Troubleshooting ChallengesModern complex switching power supplies with fail-safe protection circuits contain many passive components that are difficult to test in circuit due to parallel solid state devices. The 200mV range of the Tracker 2700 allows resistors, capacitors and inductors to be analyzed without turning on the parallel solid state devices. The passive devices are essentially tested "out of circuit".Today's portable electronic devices use 3 volt or lower logic circuits. The low test voltage Read more:Agreement
Rohde And Schwarz Announces 2007-06-03 09:51:00 The Rohde & Schwarz FSH Series is the ideal spectrum analyzer for rapid, high-precision, cost-effective signal investigations. It provides a large number of measurement functions to handle anything from the installation or maintenance of a mobile radio base station, to on-site fault location in RF cables, to development and service.Test Equipment Connection Corporation Announces Distribution Sales Agreement with Rohde & SchwarzLake Mary, FL U.S.A. – May 31, 2007 --Test Equipment Connection Corporation today announced that it has entered into a non-exclusive U.S. distribution relationship with Rohde & Schwarz, an industry-leading manufacturer of test and measurement (T&M) equipment. Test Equipment Connection will distribute a wide array of Rohde & Schwarz instruments, including the FSH Series hand-held spectrum analyzers, FSL Series spectrum analyzers, SML Series signal generators, power meters, and accompanying software. About Rohde & Schwarz Rohde & Schwarz is an inde
Test Equipment Connection Corp. announces new U.S. Distribution Agreement with Fluke Electronics 2007-05-25 21:36:00 The Fluke 1550B is a digital insulation tester capable of testing switchgear, motors, generators and cables at up to 5000 V DC. It can be used for a wide range of tests: from simple spot checks to timed tests and breakdown tests. Measurement storage and PC interface software make it ideal for preventive maintenance.Test Equipment
Connection Corporation today announced that the company has entered into a U.S. distribution sales agreement with Fluke Electronics Corporation to sell Fluke’s new electrical and electronic test tools. “The Fluke brand name and their vast array of products are well known for being high quality, user friendly, portable and rugged. Every manufacturing plant, electronics company, or field service organization represents another potential customer for Fluke products, and we know these users well,” said John Bahng, C.E.O. of Test Equipment Connection Corporation. “Fluke has achieved an industry leading position in most every market in which it competes. We Read more:Agreement
FLIR E45 2007-07-31 20:42:00 Highly Affordable Thermal Imaging Infrared Cameras The E45 offers a solid value for those who seek to combine good performance and affordability in a handheld. E45 with a 45 degree lens. The 45 degree wide angle lens doubles as a close uplens for those times where the inspector needs to get a close up view of thesmall part in question on the board. The camera is portable, battery operatedand has an LCD screen so the user can carry it anywhere for his inspections. Italso has an A/C power supply that can operate the camera in a fixed location forlong inspections and the battery can be charged at the same time.
Press Release_Keithley Purchase Agreement 2007-07-31 19:31:00 Lake Mary, FL USA - Test Equipment Connection Corporation Announces New PurchaseAgreement
Signed with Keithley Instruments, Inc.Test Equipment Connection Corporation today announced the company has entered into a Purchase Agreement with Keithley Instruments, Inc.“Keithley’s product family is in demand with our customers particularly their general purpose SourceMeters,’” said Mike Novello, VP of Sales for Test Equipment Connection Corporation. “We also see requirements for Keithley’s Picoammeter and Source-Measure Unit (SMU) models which are fully programmable and provide multiple instrument capabilities for the cost of a single test instrument. We will continue to invest in equipment and relationships with companies like Keithley because of their industry specific solutions complimented by general purpose and RF product offerings.”About Test Equipment Connection Corporation:Test Equipment Connection Corporation is the largest vendor of New and Refurbished electronic test Read more:Press
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Handheld Spectrum Analyzer 2007-08-03 21:19:00 High Performance HandheldSpectrumAnalyzer
The Anritsu MS2721A is the most advanced ultra-portable spectrum analyzer on the market, featuring unparalleled performance and size at a modest price.Unprecedented in handheld battery powered spectrumanalyzers, the sensitivity of the MS2721A delivers theability to measure very low level signals. Coupled witha wide range of resolution bandwidth choices, you canconfigure the Spectrum Master to meet your mostchallenging measurement needs.As the spectrum becomes more and more congested,the ability to measure low level signals becomes moreand more important not only for interference detectionbut also for wireless system planning.Model: MS2721AManufactured by: ANRITSU
What is electrosmog ? 2007-08-17 21:10:00 What is electrosmog ? The term electrosmog is a new word coined in the 1970s. The part of the word smog derives from the description of heavy industrial pollution of the 1950s where a mixture of smoke and fog produced horrendous choking clouds of air pollution in cities. Smog became synonymous with the grime and dirt of industrial processes. It could also be argued that modern day electrosmog describes the dirt of electromagnetic pollution. Unlike industrial pollution, electromagnetic pollution (electrosmog) is invisible and undetectable by humans. We therefore need the assistance of specialized electromagnetic sensors to help us in measuring this radiation.The radiation can be broken down into three different types: The different kinds of electrosmog: Electric alternating fields (LF)Electrical fields are generated between two poles of opposite electrical potential (voltag
Beijing's 2008 Olympics 2007-08-17 20:00:00 Beijing's 2008 Olympics
expands telecom infrastructure As part of the sweeping modernization projects for the 2008 Olympics, Beijing Communications, the local operating company serving China's capital city, will spend US$6.64 billion over the next five years to extend and upgrade its network. This figure is reported in a new market research report, Beijing's 2008 Olympics — Business Opportunities in Modernizing Beijing's Telecom Networks, from Communications Consulting Associates (Austin, TX). Beijing Communications will solicit bids to add capacity for an additional 3.4 million fixed network voice lines, replace linear optical network connections with rings and upgrade existing SDH rings to higher bit rates, and develop IP-based video transport networking capable of supporting HDTV. The upgrade will also introduce mobile service in competition with China Mobile and China Unicom, and extend DSL and broadband access technologies to more of Beijing's 1.7 million Inter Read more:Beijing
IBM To Work Beijing Olympics Weather Magic 2007-08-19 13:15:00 IBM To Work BeijingOlympics
Weather Magic
Big Blue is going to be Big Brother as it strives to control the weather during next year's Olympic Games in Beijing. The Beijing Meteorological Bureau announced that it has acquired a new IBM (IBM) supercomputer to aid in weather forecasting and air-quality control. The system is capable of sweeping an area up to 44,000 square kilometers to provide hourly numerical weather forecasts for each square kilometer. The new computer, an IBM System p575, will reportedly provide ten times the computational power of the BMB's current weather forecasting system. In addition to providing up-to-the-hour forecasts, the supercomputer will also be used to help predict air quality in Beijing. The system will be employed by BMB to improve the accuracy of forecasts in the regions surrounding Beijing. "The IBM supercomputer will allow for much more fine numerical weather forecasting for the Beijing area during the Olympics and afterwards," said Liu Xulin Read more:IBM
World Telecommunication Day 2007-08-26 14:03:00 On 27 March 2006, the General Assembly decided to proclaim 17 May annual World
Information Society Day, to help to raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other information and communication technology can bring to societies and economies, as well as of ways to bridge the digital divide (resolution 60/252)World Telecommunication Day, now called World Information Society Day is the single most significant day in the life of Communication celebrated at national level everywhere in the objective to enhance public’s awareness of the important roles played by telecommunication in the social welfare and the socio-economic development of a country.
Electrosmog Getting Too Much? 2007-09-22 20:51:00 There is no escaping it! We are pelted with electromagnetic radiation from remote control devices, cell phones and other sources. But is the bombardment a concern? It depends on who you ask. There is several studies and plenty of information on the web with electrosmog as the subject matter. Do some research and make your own conclusion.What is electro-smog? Electro-smog: • popular term for artificially produced electrical and magnetic fields & electromagnetic radiation • invisible, inaudible and odor-free • detectable with readily available measuring equipment • the result of the explosive growth in electrification in everyday life. • electro (electricity) + smog (smoke-fog) = Electro-smogWhere does electro-smog come from? Some Potential Sources: domestic electrical installations and household equipment, transformers etc. high-voltage lines, power supplies, cables and wires mobile telephones, baby-phones, wi
Spectrum analyzer 2007-09-15 08:15:00 A spectrum analyzer is a device used to examine the spectral composition of some electrical, acoustic, or optical waveform. Often, it measures the power spectrum. There are analog and digital spectrum analyzers: An analog spectrum analyzer uses either a variable bandpass filter whose mid-frequency is automatically tuned (shifted, swept) through the range of frequencies of which the spectrum is to be measured or a superheterodyne receiver where the local oscillator is swept through a range of frequencies.A digital spectrum analyzer computes the Fast Fourier transform (FFT), a mathematical process that transforms a waveform into the components of its frequency spectrum. Some spectrum analyzers (such as Tektronix's family of "real-time spectrum analyzers") use a hybrid technique where the incoming signal is first down-converted to a lower frequency using superheterodyne techniques and then analyzed using FFT techniques.OperationUsually, a spectrum analyzer displays a power spectrum over Read more:Spectrum
TE Connection Asia Limited, is now operational based in Hong Kong. 2007-10-10 09:19:00 Test Equipment Connection Corporation today announced the company’s new affiliate, TE Connection Asia
Limited, is now operational based in Hong Kong
. “We are excited about establishing a local presence in Hong Kong to provide quality test equipment solutions at competitive prices for our growing customer base in the Pacific Rim,” commented President John Bahng. “Our brand name is known world wide and we intend to make it easy for our Asia customers to access our expansive inventory of test and measurement equipment.” Test Equipment Connection Corporation and TE Connection Asia Limited: Test Equipment Connection Corporation and TE Connection Asia Limited when combined are one of the largest vendors of New and Refurbished electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, rent, lease, buy, trade, repair and calibrate over 200 manufacturers with thousands of products available New and Refurbished. The companies are a single source supplier with in-h
European Utility Telecom Conference 2007 2007-10-02 08:56:00 EUTC Conference 2007: November 4th-7th 2007 The EuropeanUtilityTelecom
Conference is the largest gathering of telecommunications and technology executives from Europe's electric, gas and water utilities, and their technology partners who are focused on exploring the latest telecommunications and data networking business solutions and business opportunities. Held since 2003, the Conference features informative and provocative presentations on wireless networking, shared system solutions, European Commission regulatory drivers, security and reliability issues, and new telecom business opportunities for utilities.
Taiwan Packaging and Testing Industry 2007-10-02 08:54:00 The momentum driving growth in Taiwan
's packaging and testing industry in 2005 continued in 2006, during which seasonal effects were not as obvious as usual. In 2007, the packaging market is expected to have a double-digit growth. But what are the latest trends and problems for the packaging and testing sector? Outsourcing of back-end services growing According to Dataquest predictions, the packaging market will continue to grow in the next few years to US$68.03 billion in 2011 from US$37.77 billion in 2005 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. But a breakdown between integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and dedicated packaging and testing players shows that the IDM packaging market will only have a much lower CAGR of 6.9% from US$22.6 billion in 2005 to US$34.91 billion in 2011. This will be a result of better growth in the outsourcing segment than the overall backend service market. The outsourcing segment will see a CAGR of 11.7% from US$15.17 billion to US$33.12 bill Read more:Packaging
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Danaher Buys Rival Test Equipment Maker 2007-11-09 19:07:00 The Danaher Corporation is buying test and measurement equipment maker Tektronix Inc. for $2.85 billion in a move to expand its electronic testing business. Under the deal announced today, Danaher will start a cash tender offer of $38 a share for Tektronix shares, a 34 percent premium to Tektronix’s closing stock price Friday.Based on Tektronix’s nearly 75.1 million outstanding common shares at Sept. 29, the deal is valued at $2.85 billion.Tektronix, based in Beaverton, Ore., said its board unanimously recommends shareholders accept and tender their shares in the offer.The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2007, pending regulatory approval and no material adverse changes to Tektronix’s business.Tektronix will become part of Danaher’s electronic test platform, joining Danaher’s Fluke and Fluke Networks businesses, and nearly doubling the platform’s revenue.Tektronix reported 2007 profit of $90.4 million on sales of $1.11 billion. The company Read more:Equipment
Test Equipment Connection Corporation Announces New Instek Test and Measurement Products are Now Available for Sale. 2007-11-20 17:17:00 November 20, 2007 Lake Mary, FL USA - Test Equipment
Connection Corporation
Announces New Instek Test and MeasurementProducts
are Now Available for Sale. Test Equipment Connection Corporation today announced the company is now selling new high performance Instek test equipment solutions. “Instek products deliver a powerful combination of value and performance for T&M users,” said Mike Novello, VP of Sales for Test Equipment Connection Corporation. “In listening to our customers, it is nice to see that the demand for Instek test equipment is coming from small entrepreneurial companies and large defense and aerospace companies. In a price vs. performance evaluation, Instek really stands up to the competition.” About Test Equipment Connection Corporation:Test Equipment Connection Corporation and TE Connection Asia Limited are one of the largest vendors of New and Refurbished electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, rent, lease, buy, t
Test Equipment Connection Corporation Announces Repair and Calibration Support for Discontinued Ando and Yokogawa Test Equipment 2007-12-03 21:50:00 Test Equipment
Connection Corporation
today announced the company is offering expert test equipment calibration and repair services for hundreds of discontinued Ando and Yokogawa test equipment products. Tony Colatruglio, Director of Services at Test Equipment Connection stated, “With Yokogawa no longer supporting most Ando test equipment products, we are addressing the needs of customers that continue to utilize the highly regarded and specialized Ando optical spectrum analyzers.” About Test Equipment Connection Corporation: Test Equipment Connection Corporation and TE Connection Asia Limited are industry leading suppliers of New and Refurbished electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, rent, lease, buy, trade, repair and calibrate over 200 manufacturers with thousands of products available New and Refurbished. The companies are a single source supplier offering calibration and repair services to assure that customers receive only the highest Read more:Repair
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Test Equipment Connection Corporation today announced the company has entered into a distribution sales agreement with E&I 2007-12-01 13:32:00 Test Equipment
Connection Corporation
today announced the company
has entered into a distribution
sales agreement with E&I to sell new E&I RF power amplifiers. “We have been selling used ENI amplifiers for 14 years and are thrilled to let our customers know that the ruggedness and reliability of the older ENI amplifiers is back, “ said Lexie Moss, Sales and Channels Manager for Test Equipment Connection Corporation. “E&I’s new products will help us address the increasing demand we are seeing for power amplifiers. And unlike the old ENI amplifiers, their new products are CE marked RoHS Compliant which is important to our European customers.” “E&I is pleased to add Test Equipment Connection as an Authorized Distributor for the E&I line of RF Amplifiers,” said Dave Olson, North American Sales manager for E&I. “We believe the new association will greatly enhance the exposure of E&I’s products through Test Equipment Connection’s extensive wor
Finland and China Team up on Nanotechnology Research 2007-12-07 12:32:00 Finland is a leading partner in the Europan Union's nanotech group NMT, and directs the EU's material technology group MATERA. The partners in Finland-China
NAMI cooperation aim to create world class research and put Sino-Finnish nanotech products on the market together by 2010. The Chinese Minister of Science and Technology (MOST) Dr. Wan Gang and Vice Minister Dr. Shang Yong joined in the celebration of the opening of China International Nanotech Innovation Cluster (CINIC) in Suzhou on Saturday. Finland has set foot in Suzhou, signing agreements for nanotechnology development and commercialisation. Mr. Juho Rissanen, the Beijing representative of Tekes and counsellor of science and technology at the Embassy of Finland, gave an opening speech in Chinese informing the new MOST Minister on the current status of Finland-China nanotech cooperation. Dr. Markku Lämsä, who leads Finland's nanotech programme, signed a cooperation agreement with Suzhou nanotech cluster. Represented by Mr. Read more:Research
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Worldwide Automotive Electronics Market Will Continue Healthy Growth Over the Next Five Years 2008-03-08 07:13:00 2008 Automotive
Semiconductors The newest market report reveals continued healthy growth for the automotive electronics market. The current forecast calls for annual growth of 9 percent on average, reaching a market value of $173.7 billion by 2013, from estimated sales of $114.5 billion in 2008. Growth
in Driver Assistance, Safety Systems, and Entertainment is expected to be particularly strong, while the Consumer Retail, Powertrain, and Body Electronics segments are forecasted for slower growth. The Consumer Retail application is expected to continue to hold the highest market share; however, its market share is expected to decrease substantially: from 27.8 percent in 2007 to 21.0 percent in 2013. The Safety Systems and Entertainment applications also hold large shares of the mark Read more:Worldwide
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NASA and Northrop Grumman Partner to 'Measure The Immeasurable' in Climate Change and Planetary Science 2008-02-22 12:47:00 Answering bold questions about life and climate on Earth and other planets is the goal behind a new Space Act Agreement signed today between NASA
Goddard Space Flight Center and Northrop Grumman's Electronic Systems sector in a ceremony in the Miller Senate Building, Presidential Conference Center West at the Maryland State Capitol in Annapolis.Through the agreement, researchers from the two Maryland-based organizations will collaborate on the development of advanced civil radar system architectures that can be leveraged into new space-based remote sensing instruments with revolutionary performance characteristics. These systems will help scientists measure with far greater accuracy, precision, and detail such things as the three-dimensional structure of Mars and other planets and heavenly Read more:Partner
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Anite Selected by All Major Mobile WiMAX Chipset Developers 2008-02-13 14:54:00 Source: Anite Anite, an international IT company focusing on testing technology for the wireless industry, announced that it has been selected by all of the leading MobileWiMAX
™ chipset developers and vendors for protocol testing. Protocol testing is an essential stage in the certification of WiMAX products and ensures that products such as WiMAX-enabled laptops communicate correctly with WiMAX networks. This is vital in ensuring that consumers can use their products on any WiMAX network without interoperability problems. Anite’s Protocol Conformance Toolset (PCT) is the only protocol test solution approved by the WiMAX Forum for the certification of Fixed WiMAX™ devices and a leading test solution for the certification of Mobile WiMAX
, an essential requirement when bringing new WiM Read more:Major
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