The Benefits of Pre Owned Tektronix TDS Oscilloscopes

The oscilloscope is a precision laboratory instrument that measures electronic signals varying over time and displays it as a waveform graph. In particular, oscilloscopes measure the frequency and peak value of a signal. It is an electronic test instrument that allows you to observe and analyze signal voltages and thus detect anomalies instantaneously.

The cathode-ray oscilloscope is the earlier avatar of this device and it is still used in some laboratories. The more advanced digital storage oscilloscopes come with sophisticated display and processing powers and measure more accurately. An oscilloscope is an indispensable instrument in many laboratories and it definitely helps if you can acquire the best solution for your budget. So it is wise to consider the refurbished TDS series of oscilloscopes from Tektronix.

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Low Priced Luminance Measurement Solutions

The Konica Minolta CA-210 is a very popular display color analyzer suitable for a variety of applications. This Japanese manufactured product was introduced in 2002 and is of very high quality, and can be currently purchased at savings of 50% or more off list price. Although recently discontinued and replaced by the more expensive CA-310, the CA-210 is a bench top tester excellent for luminance and chromaticity measurement in displays such as LCD, PDP, OLED, FED and Rear Projection. These units are deployed in R&D lab applications and also used in multiple quantity production environments and factories worldwide that are dedicated to display technology manufacturing.

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The Basics of Network Analyzers

A network analyzer is an indispensable tool for any test engineering professional. It is a powerful piece of test equipment that can monitor electrical networks and analyze the humongous chunks of data that flow through wireless applications every second.

Generic Uses of Network Analyzers

These instruments are especially suited to measure the linear characteristics of radio frequency (RF) devices but some sophisticated models can also help professionals assess signal integrity and carry out rigorous materials measurement tasks. These are used across a wide spectrum of industries to optimize network performance by increasing security and troubleshooting.

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What to Do If Your Test Equipment Shipment Arrives Damaged

So you’ve done everything right in preparing your gear for transit. Shipped in a double walled box. Used 4 to 6 inches of instapak on all six sides of the gear, insured your shipment, and yet it still arrived damaged. Things happen sometimes. Maybe a rogue forklift driver, unhappy delivery person, an unsettled cargo bay, or poor weather conditions. Regardless, you carrier of choice should be in your corner and ready to assist you. What do you do now?

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Save on Willtek / Aeroflex Mobile Phone Testers

If you have software written for the Willtek line of mobile phone testers then we have several units in stock you may have interest in. When Willtek was acquired by Aeroflex in late 2010 they continued to manufacture, support and re brand some of these of products. One such mobile phone tester is the Willtek 4403.

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LitePoint Wireless Test Systems at Great Savings

The LitePoint IQFlex is a simple wireless test solution that is very easy to configure to your needs.  It is basically a 3 in 1 tester that has a Vector Signal Generator and a Vector Signal Analyzer combined to check both the input and output signal of the unit under test. Also integrated is the power measuring capability which allows you to replace 3 instruments used most commonly for this type of testing; a Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, and Signal Generator.

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Agilent 8753 Series Network Analyzer Basics

This is a basic system operational check procedure for the 8753 series of Network Analyzers. These analyzers have changed through the years. But the key strokes have stayed basically the same as this product has evolved. The main differences are the unit went from a four port system with an RF out, an R port, an A port and a B port with an optional external S-parameter test set, to an integrated S-parameter set. Agilent also went to a 7mm genderless connector from the type N connector used on the four port machines. The four port machines were available in both 50 ohm and a 75 ohm option. The two port units were also available in a 50 ohm model and optional 75 ohm ports.  The 50 ohm versions had the 7mm connectors and the 75 ohm units were built with 75 ohm type N connectors. The units which are 75 ohm are clearly marked on the front of the units either above or below the connectors.

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When you are shipping your equipment out for repair, calibration, or trade in, we recommend the following guidelines that will significantly reduce the risk of your equipment arriving at its ultimate location damaged or not arriving at all. These techniques have resulted from our 20 years experience in shipping equipment globally while making sure your technology arrives timely, safe and sound.

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Take Advantage of Reliable Long Life Fluke Calibrators In Stock

During Q2 this year we have several lease returns and trade-ins that any calibration lab or metrologist will be interested in. Fluke calibration gear is known for longevity, reliability and accuracy. Ask any metrology technician which brand they prefer and Fluke is most always the response. One of the best second hand buys is a refurbished Fluke bench top calibrator, because calibration equipment in general has spent its life in a clean operating environment, usually calibrated annually, and always well taken care of. Since these devices are used to repair and calibrate other products, they are coveted and looked after properly to avoid the duplication of erroneous test results.

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Industry Leading 4G LTE Mobile Communication Tester

The Rohde & Schwarz CMW500 is today’s solution for 4G LTE mobile device testing.

Wireless development and production test needs have evolved rapidly in the last 24 months with the introduction and global rollout of 4G LTE mobile broadband networks. Although this rollout schedule varies depending on country, city and carrier, the insatiable data appetite for mobile users calls for a new breed of test gear for manufacturers, subcontractors and wireless device providers.

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