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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 →

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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 →

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New Army Laboratory Will Support Next-Generation Ground Vehicles
Posted on August 18, 2009 by Mike Novello

San Antonio — August 18, 2009 — The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) broke ground August 17 on a new 30,000-square-foot facility for testing military ground vehicles in support of the warfighter. Called the Ground … Read More →

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PHABRIX Ships World’s First Portable 3G Eye & Jitter Test And Measurement Instrument
Posted on July 29, 2009 by Mike Novello

PHABRIX Ships World’s First Portable 3G Eye & Jitter Test And Measurement Instrument At IBC 2009 July 28, 2009 Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom – PHABRIX Ltd., a leading UK based test and measurement provider for video systems, announced the release … Read More →

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Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Program
Posted on July 22, 2009 by Mike Novello

In November 2001, the U.S. Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Northrop Grumman Space Technology (Formerly TRW Space & Electronics) a $2.698 billion contract to begin the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase of the Advanced Extremely High … Read More →

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Four-in-One Vector Network Analyzer
Posted on July 15, 2009 by Mike Novello

Four-in-One Vector Network Analyzer that Covers Microwave Applications Rohde & Schwarz R&S ZVL13 – The Four-in-One Vector Network Analyser that covers Microwave applications Cost-Efficient ▪ Multi-Purpose ▪ Compact ▪ Future-Proof Instrument Reasons to Consider the R&S ZVL13 Vector Network Analyzer … Read More →

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When Your Grip on Power Fluxuates – Use 54 KW AC Sources
Posted on July 8, 2009 by Mike Novello

Embedded usually means DC-powered electronics sometimes run by batteries. But military systems are different: They can require high DC voltages (28 VDC for vetronics) and even high-current AC in many airborne platforms. Alternating current is more efficient in these instances … Read More →

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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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