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IntroductionAdvances in software, microprocessors, and display technology have expanded the capabilities of modern function generators. The latest models can produce a variety of signals, including common waveforms, arbitrary waveforms, and sophisticated modulated waveforms.The Keysight EDU33210 ...

When you need to quickly determine the forward voltage of a power diode, use your bench power supply. A bench power supply with an accurate measurement system, such as the Keysight EDU36311A Smart Bench Essentials DC power supply, shown in Figure 1, can apply a known voltage and precisely measure ...

My first job was as a failure analysis engineer in the hard disc drive manufacturing industry many years ago. I had to troubleshoot electronics circuits on the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) on a functional level where the product was receiving instructions to execute certain functions. The ...

In this blog top five questions about the relationship between radio frequency (RF) and the new radio access technology 5G New Radio (NR) by 3GPP are answered. 5G is driving the boundaries of wireless communications by enabling use cases that rely on ultra-fast speeds, exceptionally low latency, ...

7 Steps to Improve Your DMM Measurement ThroughputWhether your electronic test is in manufacturing, design validation, or research and development, reducing your test time translates to a reduction in development time and manufacturing costs.The vast majority of electronic tests involve using a ...

This article covers Loads up into the range of a few 100W. Loads in the kW-realm are a different animal which are not discussed here and today.Variable Power ResistorsWhen testing any type of power source the traditional approach was to use a variable power resistor.The functionality of these ...

Technokrat is a young company founded by four electrical engineering graduates, providing a fresh and agile approach to development, product design, manufacturing and consulting. As a partner, Computer Controls supports Technokrat by making Test Equipment affordable, even as an initial investment. ...

When designing a grid powered product, you should consider various points that can impact the behavior of your product or even the grid.A short list of some possible misbehaviors:Strange behaving engines Humming False speeds Flickering displays Misbehaving AC/DC converters Phase shifting ...

Modern multi-channel power supplies offer the possibility to couple two channels in series or in parallel to double the output voltage or the output current.This feature is very useful in cases where you have to power a device under test which requires more voltage or current than one of the ...

Longevity of battery-driven IoT devices is crucial especially for the users of these devices. Just put yourself in their shoes. Recharging a wearable device, whether it is a hearing-aid, fitness tracker, or a gadget is annoying. Or even worse, a tracking device for valuable or sensitive goods ...