THE TESTING OF ELECTRICAL INSULATION has seen the development of numerous specific procedures with the intent of examining and stressing insulation quality in different ways in order to call attention to different possible issues and problems.
Ethernet is rapidly spreading across a wide range of industrial environments. This standardized, plug-and play technology is easy to install and it works 99% of the time. But when it doesn't, it is not so easy to understand why. With more devices being added to the network and fewer people on the floor, most production and maintenance engineers are under a lot of pressure - especially since all plants want to run faster, with minimal downtime.
Network installers have completed a new local area network segment. New cabling was installed to the appropriate work areas from the equipment closets. New switches and access points were installed, patched into the cabling plant and configured. How will the network perform? This newly installed network needs to be validated to prove the installation was done correctly, that the LAN will operate trouble-free, and that users will be satisfied with the performance.
The purpose of this white paper is to show how the Agilent 33500B Series Trueform waveform generators can be applied to generate complex modulated signals.
In-phase quadrature modulation, or IQ modulation, is by far the dominant modulation scheme in communication applications for transmitting and receiving data. Its popularity is due to its efficient use of bandwidth, which continues to be a critical bottleneck in our
data-hungry world.
Regulatory pressures force manufacturers to evaluate new cleaners and cleaning processes to overcome these hurdles. In response, water-based cleaners are becoming more common in the industry.
It has been suggested that an AM radio placed inside a conductive container can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of that container as a shield. The assumption is made that if the radio continues to play, then the container is not capable of shielding static fields.This confuses electrostatic shielding with electromagnetic shielding. An effective static shield need not be an electromagnetic shield.
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This application note focuses on methods of measuring temperature with the Model 2110 DMM, specifically, thermocouple, resistance temperature detector (RTD), and Negative Temperature Coefficient Thermistor (NTCT) measurements.
This application note details beyond the specifications that can impact how well the power supply meets your requirements.
Stated in the simplest possible terms, a source measurement unit (SMU) instrument integrates the capabilities of a precision power supply (PPS) with those of a high-performance digital multimeter (DMM) in a single instrument. The real benefit of SMU instruments for test and measurement applications comes from their ability to source and measure signals simultaneously.
Guideline to choose a surge suppressor for all electronics power surges, spikes & line noise.
Effective Board Level Soldering with Lead-Free Solder.
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OKI
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Learn the differences betweek the Fluke 289 DMM and a data logger
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Learn how the Fluke 289 DMM offers features designed to make electrical measurements easier & more reliable.
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Pro Audio Mackie relies on small test probes and connectors to ensure quality
Calibration labortories depend on high-quality test leads, probes and connectors to meet exacting needs
The ABC's of setting up an ANSI/ESD Work Station Area
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In factory environments it is imperative that workbenches meet the needs of the employee and enhance the job being performed. Workbenches are designed for various manual processes, but without complementary tools output efficiency will not be optimized. In order to maximize workbench efficiency incorporating tools that promote quick turnaround time, higher quality of work and minimal down time should be established.
