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Test and Measurement are critical for finding those issues within an electronic system design that prevent it from being fully functional.
Electronic components are also subject to a variety of tests that involve anything from physical inspection to product-level functional testing to verifying functionality in a network environment. However unglamorous as it is, Test & Measurement is an essential asset to the electronics design process.
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September 11, 2018 14:12
Tips and solutions for air velocity measurements in ducts using Testo 440
Within HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) air flow is one of the major points to consider, but what impacts the measurements and what needs to be considered for accurate measurements?
June 10, 2019 07:57
Climate monitoring with Testo - practical, individual and safe.
Data loggers used to monitor sensitive goods in storage or transit need to comply with EN 12830, so choosing the correct logger is essential. Testo loggers provide the complete solution, continuously, reliably and with unobtrusive measurement.
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Maybe RS has an archive copy somewhere. Globalspec's list of on-demand webinars available pretty much dries up for webinars prior to 2019.
Here is a white paper from TE Connectivity that... -
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@Boss it's for a scale blocking system (like this: https://www.chandlereng.com/products/viscosity-or-rheology/dynamic-scale-deposition-loop-system/model-5400). The way it works is you inject 2 solutions... -
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@Richard28 this sounds like HPLC or something similar? About 25 years ago my team developed a leak detector which was at the injection port of an HPLC system. At least then, detecting blockages by pressure... -
3 weeks ago
@Boss Thank you for your reply.
The liquid is a mixed solution that will precipitate inside the capillary tube, so for example may be calcium chloride (in one syringe) and sodium bicarbonate... -
3 weeks ago
Hi Richard, interesting question and here are a few more...
What is the liquid and the the length of the pipe, also is the syringe pressed manually or by a syringe pump?
What is the flow...
February 14, 2020 08:56
EMI Debugging with an Oscilloscope
Uncovering an EMI problem early on is less costly and easier to fix. Since oscilloscopes are typically the main instrument used during hardware development and system testing, they are a valuable tool for EMI related tests in R&D.
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Webinar: The Glow Wire Test – Help Prevent Fire Hazards for your Appliance Products
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January 31, 2020 16:30
Keysight Wave 2020!
We're giving away more than $300,000 in oscilloscopes, RF, and bench equipment - you don't want to miss this!
January 28, 2020 14:17
EMI Debugging & Pre-compliance Tests: Oscilloscope or Spectrum Analyzer?
Each step of the product development process requires continuous EMI testing that can be performed by different types of test equipment such as spectrum analyzers or oscilloscopes.
January 24, 2020 09:05
Tektips: I2C Decode
How to use the I2C Decode feature on the Tektronix 3 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope.
December 24, 2019 12:47
Monitoring energy consumption with Pico CM3 Current Logger and Raspberry Pi
Monitoring current draw on a 3 phase supply using a Pico current logger and Raspberry Pi can give a great insight into where, when and how much power is being consumed in your building.
December 20, 2019 16:47
Operating test stands with a Siemens Panel PC
Products are put on test stands configured for testing purposes; the test stands consist of various components that must interact with each other. An operating system is required for communication with the individual subcomponents of such test stand.
December 9, 2019 15:45
Understanding Process Calibrator Specifications
Selecting the most suitable calibrator often involves inspecting a specification sheet and a written description of the performance of the instrument, but what are the characteristics of a good specification?
November 1, 2019 09:25
6 steps to the ideal filter
Standard filters are not always the simplest and best solution as the causes of EMC interference can be of various kinds. SCHURTER offers proven test circuit boards with which an almost ideal filter for the specific incident can be built.
October 7, 2019 08:52
Debuging an autonomous robot power supply using a RS Pro programmable power supply unit
At the end of the 2018 French Robotic Cup, our autonomous robot suffered from a loss of around 40% of its maximum motion dynamic. In this article we will show how the RSPD 3303X-E will help us to clarify the situation.
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October 3, 2019 08:42
Performing Breakdown Voltage and Leakage Current Measurements on Today’s High Voltage Semiconductor Devices
Accurate electrical source and measure testing is essential for characterizing these high voltage devices so that the right design decisions can be made in a timely fashion. Increasing design margins and overdesigning will only drive costs up and br
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