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Rigol DS4000E Oscilloscopes

Pico Automotive Foam Trays

Siglent SDM3045X Benchtop Multimeter

Rigol DSA832E Spectrum Analyzer

Telemakus TEA6000-95 Digital Attenuator

Aim-TTI TGP3100 Pulse Generators

Euroquartz EQXO-x000BMK Oscillators

ABI PCB Test Equipment

Pico 3000 Series Oscilloscopes

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The USBI2CIO interface board provides a simple, "drop-in", solution for customers that need to connect hardware to a PC. 

Priced from $89

New Rigol DS4000E Series 4-Channel Economy Oscilloscopes

These are lower cost variants of the  Rigol DS4000 series with slightly reduced specifications. The E "Economy" versions are available as 100 or 200MHz 4-channel oscilloscopes at a very attractive price and meet the market demand for an affordable 4-channel oscilloscope with a 2GS/s sample rate on each channel.

PicoScope Automotive Diagnostic Kits Now Available in Foam Trays to Fit Tool Chests

Pico Technology's ubiquitous Automotive Test Kits, previously only available in robust carry cases, are now available in foam storage trays that are designed to fit the tool chests commonly used in automotive repair centers.   Many technicians do not need to travel with their Pico Automotive Kits but need quick access to them, along with all the other diagnostic and mechanical tools in their arsenal. This new sturdy foam storage solution provides a convenient method to house each element of a Pico diagnostic kit (oscilloscope, leads, cables, pressure gauge, etc.) in the same cabinet as the technician's other familiar equipment.

New Economical 4 ½ Digit Benchtop Multimeter

The Siglent SDM3045X is a 4½ digit dual-display digital multimeter that is suited to high-precision, multifunction, and automation measurement applications. It features a combination of basic measurement functions, with multiple math and display choices, and special features including histogram, trend chart, bar chart, statistics, hold measurement, dBm, etc.  Reading at up to 150 readings/second, the SDM3045X DMM will make measurements of True-RMS AC Voltage and AC Current, resistance to 100Mohms, capacitance to 10,000 microfarads, continuity and diode tests, frequency and period measurements, and temperature, with support for thermocouple and RTD sensors. With 1GB of Flash memory for storage of configuration and data files, it also supports USB external storage. Siglent's EasySDM software, provided free, allows for easy PC connectivity, external control and display.

New 3.2GHz Spectrum Analyzer from Rigol

The Rigol DSA832E Spectrum Analyzer is a high performance, economical, and compact 9kHz to 3.2GHz Spectrum Analyzer.  A tracking generator function available in the DSA832E-TG model.  Digital I.F. circuitry guarantees reliability and performance for demanding RF applications. The rugged but very affordable DSA832E Spectrum Analyzer has a broad set of features and specs, including a large 8" WVGA color LCD and intuitive front panel controls.  Available options include a preamplifier for very small signals, a VSWR measurement toolkit for configuring and evaluating antennas, and an advanced measurement kit that enables additional functions such as channel boundaries and signal-to-noise ratio measurements.  The very useful EMI Pre-compliance Test Software helps to quickly locate product problems, enabling them to pass subsequent formal EMC testing.

Telemakus  0.1 to 6GHz Digital Attenuator Simulates Signal Fading

The TEA6000-95 0.1 to 6GHz RF Digital Attenuator is a USB-connected RF attenuator that is easily controlled by a Windows or Linux PC using the simple GUI provided. It operates over a 0.1 to 6GHz frequency range and can reduce input signal amplitudes by up to 95dB in 0.5dB steps.  With a power rating of +23dBm and a maximum switching speed of 1usecond, the TEA6000-95 RF Digital Attenuator operates as a programmable signal attenuator for simulating fading or for limit testing.
It features excellent solid-state repeatability and performance, and the output signal is uninterrupted when changing attenuation values. The Windows version of the API is .NET based, making it compatible with many programming languages including VB.NET, C++, C#, LabView, Agilent VEE, and MATLAB, etc.

Versatile 1-Ch & 2-Ch 25/50MHz True Pulse Generators 

Using all digital techniques, the Aim-TTi TGP3100 series surpasses the capabilities of traditional pulse generators while adding features such as multiple pulse modulations. They can generate precision pulses from 1MHz up to 50MHz with pulse width and delay resolutions of 100psec. Single and dual channel models are available, both featuring large graphic LCDs for simultaneous text and waveform information.  The TGP3100 series features independently variable rise and fall times that can be set from 5nsec to 800 seconds. PWM and PDM (pulse width and pulse delay modulation) are incorporated. Unlike many other pulse generators, the TGP3100 series can perform linear and logarithmic sweeps of all waveform types, as well as extensive internal/external modulation of all waveforms (e.g. AM, FM, PM, SUM, FSK and BPSK etc.), double pulse, and user-defined pulse patterns.

New Mil-Spec High Reliability Crystal Oscillators

Two new ranges of military specification crystal oscillators from Euroquartz are designed for use in applications that demand high reliability and tight tolerance. Available in industry standard dual-in-line packages, the new EQXO-1000BMK and EQXO-3000BMK clock oscillators feature a custom-designed quartz crystal and a CMOS/TTL compatible hybrid circuit mounted on a ceramic substrate. Manufactured using the latest advances in production technology, these oscillators achieve tight frequency calibration tolerance and high stability over a wide temperature range. The frequency range available is from 200kHz to 200MHz, with a calibration tolerance of ±30ppm at 25°C and a frequency tolerance of ±100 to ±50ppm over the full military temperature range from -55 to +125°C (±100 to ±30ppm over industrial temperature range from -40 to +85°C).

ABI PCB Test Equipment Paid for Itself in 2 Days! 

Our Tech Trainer recently returned from a field trip to Arizona, where a large semiconductor company has installed its second BoardMaster system.  While he was there for a couple of days, they repaired a $40,000 circuit board and thus quickly saved the company lots of money!

Focus on PicoScope 3000 Series PC Oscilloscopes and MSOs

PicoScope 3000 Series USB Oscilloscopes and MSOs offer portable power with performance.  They are compact tools for electronics work that easily slip in a laptop bag or briefcase, so you can take high-performance equipment with you anywhere.  The range includes 2 or 4 analog channels as well as a built-in versatile function/arbitrary waveform generator (AWG). The MSO versions add 16 digital channels for debug purposes.

This table lists the PicoScope models available:

Key performance specs: up to 200MHz analog bandwidth; 1GSa/s real-time sampling; up to 512MSa buffer; 100k waveforms per second; 16-channel logic analyzer (MSO models only); arbitrary waveform generator; USB3.0 connection and power (no need for external power supply!); serial decoding and mask-testing; free Windows, Linux and Mac software.

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