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.

Practical Real World Uses For Infrared Cameras and Thermal Imagers
Posted on June 26, 2009 by Mike Novello

Infrared electrical inspections are safe, fast, and reliable when conducted with an infrared camera. Infrared cameras are non-contact instruments so inspections can be performed at any time without shutting down operations at the facility being inspected. Thermal inspection of commercial … Read More →

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Accuracy Comparison Between the Martel BetaGauge PI, BetaGauge PIR, and the Crystal XP2i
Posted on June 23, 2009 by Mike Novello

Martel BetaGauge PI The BetaGauge P. I. Digital Pressure Test Gauge takes the concept of an analog Test Gauge, and brings it to a new level, as only Beta Calibrators can do. The BetaGauge P. I. combines the accuracy of … Read More →

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Jitter Test
Posted on June 17, 2009 by Mike Novello

A phase fluctuation of a signal is an oscillating movement with an amplitude and a frequency. Wander is defined as the phase error comprised in the frequency band between 0 and 10 Hz of the spectrum of the phase variation. … Read More →

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Rohde & Schwarz FSU Spectrum Analyzer Video
Posted on June 12, 2009 by Mike Novello

Rohde & Schwarz Engineer talks about the R&S FSU Spectrum Analyzer Series

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Leader LG 3803 RF Signal Generator Demo Video
Posted on June 11, 2009 by Mike Novello

Leader LG 3803 RF Signal  Generator (press play to start the video) Ideal For The Production, Test And Alignment Of ATSC Compliant Tuners And Receivers/STBs. Includes 8VSB And 64QAM/256QAM Modulation Standards; Covers Both VHF And UHF Bands. Coding Modulator, C/N … Read More →

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Lecroy Mixed Signal Oscilloscope MS-32 Option Introduction
Posted on June 11, 2009 by Mike Novello

Leading Features of the LeCroy Digital Channel Oscilloscope Mixed Signal Option MS-32 (press play to start the video) This option is available for the WaveRunner 6000A and WaveSurfer 434 & 454 32 digital channels Long capture time (1 Mpts/Ch of … Read More →

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Megger MIT410 Insulation Tester Demo
Posted on June 10, 2009 by Mike Novello

(press play to start the video) The Megger MIT410–TC makes insulation resistance and continuity testing easy ! Now you can use Megger´s MIT410–TC to quickly locate, identify and resolve your customer´s telephony service problems. You can run insulation resistance and … Read More →

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Q&A: How does the 6062A RF signal generator work?
Posted on March 5, 2009 by Mike Novello

Question: How does the 6062A RF signal generator work? Answer: A signal generator and various other generators such as: arbitrary waveform generator, digital pattern generator, frequency generator, function generator, test signal generator or tone generator, are electronic devices that generate … Read More →

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Will Heightened Alternative Energy Interests Affect the Electronic Test and Measurement Equipment Marketplace?
Posted on March 3, 2009 by Mike Novello

U.S. President Barack Obama’s campaign promise to develop alternative energy sources includes a goal of 1 million Plug-In Hybrid cars – cars that can get up to 150 miles per gallon – on the road by 2015 and ensure 10 … Read More →

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A brief recap of a recent Frost and Sullivan Webinar concerning General Purpose Test Equiment Growth Areas through 2013
Posted on February 25, 2009 by Mike Novello

Market Segments for GPTE: Oscilloscopes, Electronic Counters, Signal Generators, Logic Analyzers, Network Analyzers, AWG’s, Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, Multimeters Market for GPTE is projected to increase from $3,760.2 million to $3,916.8 million by 2013 (positive trend to be visible by … Read More →

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