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portfolio of benchtop noise generators, the newly designed
Noisecom UFX7000B demonstrates a continued innovation in
generating, controlling, and using RF and microwave noise to
support high-performance wireless applications.
Key Features:
◗ Output White Gaussian noise
◗ Output power up to +30 dBm
◗ 127 dB of attenuation; 1 dB step size
◗ Optional 0.1 dB step size
◗ Units > 2 GHz have total attenuation of 79.9 dB
◗ Low distortion signal path
◗ Power 115 VAC, 60 Hz
◗ Noise attenuator accuracy: ±0.2 dB or 0.5% at 1 - 500 MHz
±0.2 dB or 1% at 0.5 - 1.0 GHz ±0.3 dB or 2% at 1 - 2 GHz
◗ Standard connectors SMA female
◗ 7 " touch screen display
◗ Dimensions: 17.25 in. wide x 6.50 in. including feet, high
x 19.50 in. deep
◗ Removable hard drive for added security
◗ Operating Temperature: -10° to +65°C
For more information, please visit http://www.noisecom.
com.
Fast Arbitrary Waveform Generator
The function of an arbitrary
waveform generator,
or ARB, varies depending
on the application. Some
of the many applications
for a waveform generator include timing solution, signal
emulation and modulation of signals. The Berkeley Nucleonics
Model 685 High-Performance ARB offers a wide range
of modulations and pre-made waveforms as well as complex
user-generated waveforms. The UI is intuitive and easy to use
through the touch screen interface but can also be used remotely
through software with commands or through a remote
desktop using the standard Ethernet interface.
The Model 685 has two modes, AFG and AWG. The AFG
(arbitrary function generator) uses the Simple Rider AFG
software and features signal modulation (AM, FM etc.) and
pre-defined waveforms such as sine, square and pulse accessible
with a simple touch of the screen.
The AWG (arbitrary waveform generator) uses the Simple
Rider TrueArb software and allows the user to define complex
waveforms up to 16,384 sequence entries. At 6.16 GS/s
with a 16-bit vertical resolution. Berkeley Nucleonics claims
the Model 685 to be world's fastest 16-bit arbitrary waveform
generator. With the vast amount of capabilities, the Model
865 the range of application in research and development is
broad.
For more details, go to http://www.berkeleynucleonics.
com.
October 2021
Automated USB Type-C® Compliance
and Debugging Solutions
To meet consumer demand
for ever faster data downloads,
from live streaming
videos to global videoconferences,
Tektronix, Inc. has
announced three new testing
solutions to help drive
the future of data transfers.
The new transmitter
automated test solutions are designed to meet the demanding
requirements of next-generation technologies for large,
rapid data transfers and low-latency video displays. Tektronix
USB4™, Thunderbolt™ 4 and DisplayPort™ 2.0
automated compliance and debugging solutions address
the most common challenges design engineers face, including
test time, signal integrity and Device Under Test (DUT)
control. The solutions also boast physical layer electrical testing
and characterization, which is crucial for designers to
comply with the next-generation standards over the USB-C
connector.
The new USB4 standard increases data transfer rates up to
eight times faster than the USB 3.0 standard and delivers fast
and secure 100W USB-C charging. DisplayPort 2.0 is set to triple
data bandwidth performance compared to the DisplayPort
1.4 and includes 16K video resolution, higher refresh rates,
and improved user experience with augmented/virtual reality
(AR/VR) displays.
For more information, visit https://www.tek.com/usb.
Condition Monitoring Solution Makes
Predictive Maintenance a Reality
NORD's Condition Monitoring
solution utilizes the
internal PLC (Programmable
Logic Controller)
within their variable frequency
drives to integrate
drive-related actuators
and sensors into a system,
detecting undesired operating
conditions at an early
stage to avoid critical system problems and costly downtime.
Condition Monitoring works in a variety of ways with an
integrated PLC and ability to process data from analog, digital,
and virtual sensors. For condition monitoring, drive and
status data are recorded periodically or continuously to optimize
the operational safety and efficiency of machines and
plants. Condition monitoring provides valuable information
for predictive maintenance with the goals to address service issues
proactively, reduce downtime, and increase overall plant
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