Maximize Signal Integrity in Scientific and Field Instrumentation
Take advantage of better DC accuracy, low noise, and greater robustness with the next generation of operational amplifiers.
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Test and Measurement
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Portable Precision Analog Signal Chains
This article discusses considerations for implementing low-power, high-precision analog signal chains for portable measurement.
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Simplify Mixed Signal Design Testing
(Source: Nischaporn - stock.adobe.com) The landscape of test and measurement tools has evolved significantly from the era dominated by discrete devices. Once, meters were simply meters, scopes...
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Anechoic Chamber Used for Electronics Testing
(Source: Connected Development) Devoid of electromagnetic waves, an anechoic chamber (Figure 1) is a shielded room designed to provide an ideal environment for testing electronics. Anechoic means...
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Two Oscilloscopes That Make Testing Equipment Waves
In this week's New Tech Tuesdays, we'll look at Digilent and Keysight Technologies oscilloscopes for benchtop developers.
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The Electronics Test Bench: Basic, Better, Best
Learn more about test bench options suited for a variety of design needs.
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Starting out: Essential Electronics Tools, Part II: Oscilloscopes, Function Generators and Logic Analyzers
As you do more advanced electronics, and sometimes to better understand the basics, you would do well to have the following tools.
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Starting out: Essential Electronics Tools, Part I
The rise of Open Source Hardware (OSHW) has made it easier than ever to tinker with electronics. But even in a world where open source development (de
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5 Tips for Getting Started In Electronics
Electronics is an amazing profession and hobby. The notion that one can harness the forces of nature and bend them to one's whim is immensely satisfyi
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Tek Ups the Bar in USB-Powered Spec Analyzers
USB-powered spectrum analyzers aren't new and some are truly tiny -- just a bit bigger than a flash drive. Some have surprisingly good performance ove
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On Becoming a Maker Dad: Tinkering with a 9-year old and LED Strips
"Dad, what's a circuit? Coming from my nine-year old daughter every question is perilous, but this one was precious because it touches something I l
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Tools for Open Source Hardware
Open source hardware is publicly available so that anyone can study, make, and sell the design or hardware based on that design. The hardware's source is available for modifications. Tools include...
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Circuit Protection without Circuit Protection Components
Have you ever thought about circuit protection as analogous to fire protection? There are lots of ways to prevent fires. There are active systems (f
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Typically Testing Typical
Let's tell a sly secret of IC testing: typical on an IC data sheet means NOT TESTED. There, the secret is out. So why do IC manufacturers bother to state typical values? Let me explain...
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Advantages of Two Channels in Waveform Generators
For many waveform-generator applications, only a single-ended signal referenced to ground is required. In such scenarios, a single-output generator will suffice. However, many other applications...
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Valentine's Gifts for your Favorite Geek: the Soldering Iron with USB
I don't know why, but certain stuff really gets us going. Sometimes you look at something, and you just have to have it. Here's a couple of things for
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Testing Switching Power Devices In-Circuit
Although many engineers design and test products which are not power devices just about every engineer needs to occasionally test the quality of the power being supplied.
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Testing Audio Devices
A human ear can detect audio frequencies ranging from about 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Thus this is the range most often used for test, characterization and debug of audio devices.
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Capture, Decode and Debug of Low Speed Serial Buses
Low speed serial bus validation requires more than simple voltage verses time measurements.
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Testing Sensors and Actors Using Digital Oscilloscopes
Sensors and actors are used in a wide variety of electronic products ranging from defense/aerospace to medical devices, robotics, biotech and other applications. This paper gives examples of...
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