Author Archives: Mike Novello

About Mike Novello

Mike is a finance industry executive with expertise in test, IT and avionics equipment acquisition, resale, residual valuation, leasing, renting and consignment.

Test Equipment Connection Opens New Affiliate in Singapore

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Mike Novello

Lake Mary, FL USA – Test Equipment Connection Opens New Affiliate in Singapore Test Equipment Connection Corporation announced today that Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd., based in Singapore, is now operational. “Since we established our Hong Kong operations in September … Read More →

Posted in Press Releases | Tagged Hong Kong, Singapore, Test Equipment, Test Equipment Connection | 1 Comment

Test Equipment Connection Signs Distribution Agreement with Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc.

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Mike Novello

Lake Mary, FL USA – Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc., internationally known for it’s AC and DC Loads, AC Power Sources and power supply testing equipment, has today joined forces with Test Equipment Connection through a worldwide distribution agreement. Test Equipment … Read More →

Posted in Press Releases | Tagged AC and DC Loads, AC Power Sources, Chroma power products, Chroma Systems Solutions, DC power supplies, eneral purpose electronic test equipment, power meters, power supply | Leave a comment

World Standards Day 2009

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Mike Novello

What is World Standards Day? World Standards Day began as a celebration of the birth of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO www.iso.org), which held its first meeting in London on October 14, 1946. From an initial roster of 25 … Read More →

Posted in Technology | Tagged 2009, American National Standards Institute, ANSI, IEC, International Electrotechnical Commission, International Organization for Standardization, International Telecommunications Union, ISO, ITU, World Standards Day | Leave a comment

Electronic DC Loads Simulate Non-Linear Behavior

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Mike Novello

Chroma’s 63600 Series DC Electronic Loads are designed for testing multi-output AC/DC power supplies, DC/DC converters, chargers, batteries, adapters, and power electronic components. Excellent for research, development, production, and incoming inspection applications. The 63600′s state of the art design uses … Read More →

Posted in Product News, Technology | Tagged AC/DC power supplies, Chroma, DC Electronic Loads, DC Loads, DC/DC converters, fuel cells, non-linear loads, Point-of-Load device | Leave a comment

Zero-Ohm Load

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Mike Novello

In Search of the Zero-Ohm Load High-wattage resistors often are used as test loads for power transformers. Resistors don’t introduce phase shifts, and it’s easy to check that a transformer’s voltage regulation remains within spec at different rms currents. The … Read More →

Posted in Applications, Product News, Technology | Tagged AC and DC electronic loads, AC Loads, Chroma, Chroma Systems Solutions, DC power supply, High Power DC Loads, low-voltage devices, MOSFET, switched-mode power supply, Zero-Ohm Load, Zero-Volt Operation | Leave a comment

Megger Insulation Testers

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Mike Novello

Megger’s MIT400 Series of Hand-Held 1 kV Insulation Testers These 1 kV units were designed based on Megger’s extensive knowledge of insulation testing (100+ years of experience) and significant feedback from actual end users. The MIT400 units include: Megger’s patented … Read More →

Posted in Manufacturer News, Product News | Tagged 200 GΩ, 600 V, CAT IV, ingress protection, Insulation Tester, IP rating, IP54, Megger, Megger Insulation Testers, MIT400 | Leave a comment

U-SNAP Alliance, Smart Grid and Internet Connectivity Companies

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Mike Novello

Leading Smart Grid and Internet Connectivity Companies Join U-SNAP Alliance Alliant Energy, CLECO, Comverge, GE Consumer & Industrial, Portland General Electric, Radio Thermostat Company of America, Sensus, Trilliant and eleven other companies join U-SNAP Alliance in smart grid home area … Read More →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Alliant Energy, Benton PUD, Celestica International, CLECO, Comverge, consisting of non-manufacturers, eRadio, GainSpan, GE Consumer & Industrial, home area network, in-home displays, includes 4Home, Internet Connectivity Companies, Intwine Connect, LS Research, Ltd, namely utilities, Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro, NURI Telecom Co., Portland General Electric, product design and manufacturing, Radio Thermostat Company of America, semiconductors, Sensus, Smart Grid, smart grid ecosystem, smart meters, software, thermostats, Trilliant, Trilliant and ZeroG Wireless. Influencer Members, U-SNAP Alliance, utilities, utility industry, Utility Smart Network Access Port | Leave a comment

Differences between a Function Generator and an AWG ?

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Mike Novello

Question: What are the main differences between a conventional Function Generator and an Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG)? Answer: A function generator has standard, predefined waveforms, i.e. sine, square, ramp and triangle. The user can manipulate these waveforms by adjusting basic … Read More →

Posted in Technology, Test & Measurement | Tagged Arbitrary Waveform Generator, AWG, B&K Precision, Direct digital synthesis, Function Generator, high-end test and design, laboratory grade, synthesized function generators, waveforms | Leave a comment

Single Superconductor Cable Can Replace 12 Copper Cable Bundles ?

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Mike Novello

Barring the occasional thunderstorm, most Americans take the electric current behind their power buttons for granted, and assume the juice will be there when they’re ready to fire up an appliance or favorite tech toy. Little do most know, the … Read More →

Posted in Applications, Technology, Test & Measurement | Tagged American Superconductor, blackout, brownouts, Consolidated Edison, Department of Energy, electric grid, electrical substations, IFCL, inherently fault current limiting superconductor cable, power outage, Resilient Electric Grid project, Science and Technology Directorate, Southwire, Superconductor, Superconductor Cable, U.S. Department of Homeland Security | Leave a comment

How Tough is a Megger DLRO10HD?

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Mike Novello

Posted in Product Videos, Technology, Test and Measurement Videos | Tagged Dual power 10 A low resistance ohmmeter, low resistance, Low Resistance Ohmmeter, Megger DLRO10HD | Leave a comment