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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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Test and Debug Zone at What's New in Electronics Live
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