LabVIEW 2016 system design software introduces new channel wires to simplify communication between parallel sections of code. Available on desktop and real-time versions, the channel wire method reportedly improves code readability and reduces development time. Has enhanced interoperability with Python and third-party devices. Has 64-bit add-on support for Control Design and Simulation Module, MathScript Real-Time Module, Unit Test Framework Toolkit, Desktop Execution Trace Toolkit and VI Analyzer Toolkit. Instrument Driver Network supports 500 new devices in addition to existing 10,000 supported instruments. Integrate Python IP using the new Python Integration Toolkit.
National Instruments, www.ni.com
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RedStone flex circuit laser drill has low cost-of-ownership and enables established flex processors to optimize production around specific through-hole drilling and routing applications. LodeStone performs routing requirements for high-reliability products such as medical devices, where requirements demand laser processing with minimal residual carbonization and smaller heat-affected zones. Utilize femtosecond-class green laser and novel rod fiber technology.
Electro Scientific Industries, esi.com
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TBS2000 oscilloscope features the longest record length and largest display in its class for faster signal evaluation and troubleshooting. Features 9" WVGA display for easy signal visualization and a comprehensive set of automatic waveform measurements that are coupled with graphical explanations. Displays 15 horizontal (time) divisions. Has a 20 Mpoint record length with single-knob pan and zoom, to capture long time duration signals and easily navigate to find important details. Comes in 70MHz or 100MHz bandwidth and with two or four channels. Wi-fi dongle support for wireless connectivity
Tektronix, tek.com/tbs2000
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DSC-5300 digital storage oscilloscope is a portable benchtop instrument used for making measurements of signals and waveforms. Offers two channels with bandwidth up to 50MHz. Has real-time sampling rate of up to 500MSa/s and 32kpts of memory. Provides high signal detail for analysis on the 7" color LCD display. LCD offers viewing of two channels color-matched to vertical control menu. USB port enables saving or loading scope settings, waveform screenshots, and .csv data files. Saves or loads from scope using 10 internal locations for waveforms and 20 locations for scope settings.
Global Specialties, www.caltestelectronics.com
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PXIe-5840 vector signal transceiver (VST) combines a 6.5GHz RF vector signal generator, 6.5GHz vector signal analyzer, user-programmable FPGA and high-speed serial and parallel digital interfaces into a single two-slot PXI Express module. Has 1GHz of bandwidth, suited for a range of applications including 802.11ac/ax device testing, mobile/Internet of Things device testing, 5G design and testing, RFIC testing, radar prototyping and more. Measures 802.11ax error vector magnitude (EVM) performance of -50dB. Measurement speeds up to 10X faster than traditional instrumentation using FPGA-based measurement acceleration and highly optimized measurement software. Small size and tight synchronization. Single 18-slot chassis.
NI, ni.com/vst/
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MCX PCB jacks are available in straight, right-angle, or edge-mount configurations, with options for surface or through-hole mounting. Are manufactured from machined brass, and plated gold or tin for solderability. Center contacts are made from beryllium copper and are gold-plated. MCX cable plugs, designed for RG-178 (RG-196) and RG-174 (RG-188, RG-316) type cables, are available in straight and right-angle configurations. Connector housings are made from machined brass, with beryllium copper outer contacts for secure mating. Housings and ferrules are nickel-plated for durability, with outer and center contacts plated gold. These 50ohm MCX connectors are designed to perform at frequencies up to 6GHz, with VSWR being 1.1 (max) at 2.5GHz, measured for right-angle configurations.
Amphenol RF, www.amphenolrf.com
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