Measurement Computing Corporation announces the release of the MCC 134 thermocouple measurement HAT for the Raspberry Pi. The MCC 134 brings high quality temperature measurement capability to the popular low cost computer.
The device features four thermocouple (TC) inputs capable of measuring the most popular TC types including J, K, R, S, T, N, E, and B. Each channel type is selectable on a per-channel basis. Price is $149.
The MCC 134 features 24-bit resolution and provides professional-grade accuracy which is best in class. Open thermocouple detection lets users monitor for broken or disconnected thermocouples.
Up to eight MCC HATs can be stacked onto one Raspberry Pi. With the already available MCC 118 eight-channel voltage measurement HAT and the MCC 152 voltage output and digital I/O HAT, users can configure multifunction Pi-based solutions with analog input, output, and digital I/O. The growing base of Raspberry Pi users is making single board computers more prevalent in professional DAQ applications.
The open-source MCC DAQ HAT Library of commands in C/C++ and Python allows users to develop applications on Linux. The library is available to download from GitHub. Comprehensive API and hardware documentation are also provided.
For more information, contact:
Measurement Computing
www.mccdaq.com
LDG has introduced its next step in the evolution of the automatic antenna tuner: PC control. With the addition of a low cost USB cable, radio amateurs can control their AT-600ProII and AT-1000ProII tuners from their PCs, without any upgrades to the tuner.
Many of the tuner’s front panel functions can be controlled via the free LDG GUI software. Use the Internet and remote desktop on your computer to control your tuner from anywhere. Functions available in the free GUI are:
A custom USB cable connects the PC to the tuner via the tuner’s meter port. Owners of these tuners can download the free app and cable information from the LDG website.
For more information, contact:
LDG Electronics
www.ldgelectronics.com
The PROTOMETER® voltmeter now available from DLP Design is devised to take up as little space as possible on your workbench, thereby reducing clutter and freeing your hands from holding test leads. The extreme low power design and autopower-off feature ensure that the coin-cell battery will last for months.
The easy-to-read LCD display will present positive and negative voltage readings without having to reverse the connection to the circuit under test. DC measurements are performed by a simple average, and AC measurements by an RMS calculation.
The lightweight design allows the PROTOMETER to hold itself upright using only the two test pins.
You can use the unit with an optional USB cable (purchased separately) for connection to a host PC. The USB port can be used for both data logging and operational power.
The DLP-PMV has an onboard 3V regulator for use with an optional external 5V (max) power supply. Price is $17.95.
To operate, simply:
The DLP-PMV will turn itself off after ~30 minutes of continuous use to conserve the battery.
For more information, contact:
DLP Design
www.dlpdesign.com
Tektronix, Inc., has introduced two new products to its portfolio with the launch of the 3 Series Mixed Domain Oscilloscope (MDO) and 4 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO).
The new 3 Series MDO and 4 Series MSO feature a highly intuitive touchscreen user interface, the largest and highest resolution display in their class, and a modern industrial design. Now with more options across an array of demanding applications, Tektronix’ state-of-the-art product portfolio delivers advanced measurement and analysis capabilities and provides a comprehensive range of performance options for engineers.
The 3 and 4 Series interface design with touchscreens and front panels keep key controls close at hand so instead of digging through multiple menus to find settings, engineers can simply double-tap the appropriate readout or measurement on the display.
The new 4 Series MSO features a 13.3 in display with 1920x1080 HD resolution. It offers bandwidths up to 1.5 GHz and uses 12-bit ADCs for high vertical resolution in its class as well. It offers six input channels and with innovative FlexChannel™ technology, any input channel can be converted from an analog to eight digital channels simply by connecting a logic probe.
To meet a diverse range of application requirements, the 4 Series MSO is available with bandwidths starting at 200 MHz and is well supported with options including serial decode and analysis, an arbitrary/function generator, and a DVM/frequency counter.
The new Spectrum View feature offers time correlated frequency domain analysis with independent spectrum controls. A power analysis package is available to automate AC line, switching device, ripple, and sequencing measurements. Bandwidth and options are all field upgradeable. All models deliver a 6.25 GS/s sample rate on all analog and digital channels. Standard record length is 31.25 Mpoints with an option for 62.5 Mpoints.
The 3 Series MDO is intended to be the compact, versatile test instrument that sits on the desk of every engineer. It features a 11.6 in display with full high-definition resolution. It uses the same intuitive user interface as the rest of the portfolio with a similar set of knobs and buttons but takes up less than six inches of depth on a bench. The 3 Series MDO can cover a wide range of debugging and validation tasks. It offers a built-in spectrum analyzer up to 3 GHz, with a separate RF input and specifications comparable to a stand-alone analyzer. This enables engineers to quickly debug wireless components in their designs or quickly track down sources of unwanted EMI emissions without having to use another instrument. Sixteen digital input channels are available for mixed signal analysis. Comprehensive serial protocol debugging and triggering options, optional power measurement, and an optional AFG set the standard for versatility. A DVM/frequency counter is included for free with product registration.
The new 3 Series MDO is available in bandwidths starting at 100 MHz and extending to 1 GHz. Models are available with 2.5 GS/s or 5 GS/s sample rates on all analog and up to 8.25 GS/s on digital channels with 121.2 ps timing resolution. Standard record length is 10 Mpoints. For investment protection, bandwidths and options are fully upgradeable.
The 3 Series MDO is priced from $3,850 and the 4 Series MSO is priced from $7,550. Prices include a standard three year warranty and passive probes.
For more information, contact:
Tektronix
www.tektronix.com
Rohde & Schwarz is now offering a first-of-its-kind promotion for its line of value bench instrument solutions. The promotion (called “This Changes Everything”) allows customers to purchase all the bandwidth, channels, inputs, memory interfaces, and signal generation they need at one package price.
From now until December 31, 2019, the “This Changes Everything” package promotion offers customers a wide selection of the company’s entry-level instrument solutions fully equipped at an attractive price.
Customers can choose from Rohde & Schwarz oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and power analyzers, and get all the bandwidth, channels, inputs, memory interfaces, and signal generation up front.
Design engineers can build up and maximize their bench’s performance for applications like EMI debug, power integrity, battery testing, channel power, and low speed serial with the instruments available through the promotion.
This includes five oscilloscopes, including the R&S RTB2000, the R&S RTM3000, and the R&S RTA4000; two spectrum analyzers, including the R&S FPC1500; three power supplies, including the R&S HMP4040, the R&S NGE100B, and the R&S NGL200; and one power analyzer, the R&S HMC8015.
The entry-level line of oscilloscopes from Rohde & Schwarz come equipped with a logic analyzer, protocol analyzer, waveform and pattern generator, and voltmeter in the same instrument. Featuring the power of 10, the R&S RTB2000, R&S RTM3000, and the R&S RTA4000 include a class exclusive 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (A/D converter), 10 Msamples of memory depth, and a 10.1 in touchscreen offering 1280x800 pixel resolution.
The technology’s 10-bit A/D converter provides sharper waveforms and more signal details, compared to conventional eight-bit A/D converters, yielding up to four-fold improvement.
The entry-level spectrum analyzers from Rohde & Schwarz offer the value and capabilities of a three-in-one instrument: a spectrum analyzer, vector network analyzer, and a signal generator.
The R&S FPC1500 offers a frequency range of 5 kHz to 3 GHz, the ability to measure RF signals, function as an RF signal generator, and feature a tracking generator and independent continuous wave (CW) signal generator.
The spectrum analyzer also includes a one-port vector network analyzer with Smith chart display, a signal generator, internal voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) bridge, independent signal source, and resolution bandwidth settings down to 1 Hz. The R&S FPC1500 comes with a 10.1 in Wide XGA (WXGA) display (1366 x 768 pixel), is Wi-Fi-enabled, and offers remote control capability. It’s compatible with iOS, Android, and PCs, and features low noise floor and high maximum input power.
Power supplies from Rohde & Schwarz offer two, three, or four channels, maximum voltage from 128V to 300V, the same voltage range on all channels, and maximum current of 40A, up to 10A output current per channel.
Offering high efficiency and low residual ripple, the products include a wide variety of protection features to prevent damage to the instrument and the device under test (DUT), such as over-temperature, over-load, and short-circuit protection.
The R&S HMC8015 power analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz is a compact tester for AC/DC load and standby current characterization that enables measurements without additional tools such as a computer or remote infrastructure.
In addition to a numerical and graphical display with 26 key parameters, the instrument delivers performance and compliance protocols in line with IEC 62301, EN 50564, and EN 61000-3-2.
Promo pricing begins at $1,490.
For more information, contact:
Rohde & Schwarz
www.askanengineer.com
To eliminate cost barriers and enable even more makers to experience the flexibility and convenience of turnkey PCB assembly, Seeed Fusion is waiving off the assembly costs for the Seeed Fusion One-stop PCB assembly service for five pieces.
Parts can be sourced from major distributors such as Digi-Key, Mouser, and others. To begin the ordering process, customers are required to upload their PCB Gerber files and BOM files onto the online order webpage, and a complete quote will be generated in seconds. As part of Seeed’s efforts to make the Fusion PCBA service affordable, all PCBA orders are entitled to free DHL express shipping to anywhere in the world.
The offer is only available once per customer.
For more information, contact:
Seeed Fusion
www.seeedstudio.com
ClassTouch™ — now available from Kinisi Touchscreen Solutions — is a fully enclosed two-part injection molded enclosure with a fully integrated 10.4” display and touchscreen system engineered specifically for the Raspberry Pi.
ClassTouch is designed for real world applications and can be used in industrial, consumer, and special projects with a minimum of setup time required, reducing a product’s total time to market.
ClassTouch has many integrated features that you would want and need in an all-in-one system using the Raspberry Pi. However, if you need to include your own custom electronics, ClassTouch has a large internal compartment that’s designed specifically to house custom electronics and keep them protected and secure from the outside world.
ClassTouch transforms a RaspPi into an all-in-one touchscreen system. It has a reset button and the ability to auto power-up using a few I2C commands right from your Raspberry Pi application. This can be very useful for installations where ClassTouch is required to be operational only during business hours. This also keeps power consumption to a minimum.
The ClassTouch System includes:
ClassTouch — priced at $495 — has everything needed to upgrade the Raspberry Pi to a complete touchscreen kiosk system.
For more information, contact:
Kinisi Touchscreen Solutions
www.kinisits.com
Cal Test Electronics introduces its new CT4140A 4 mm inline fuse adapter. This adapter adds flexibility to virtually any electrical application as it fits in-series with existing test set-ups.
Easily connecting inline with sheathed 4 mm banana plugs, the CT4140A extends safety by reducing risks associated with arc flashes. In the event of a power surge, its internal fast-acting fuse will cut power in fractions of a second, thereby protecting the individual and equipment.
The versatile CT4140A allows users to easily replace blown fuses. Unscrew the forward portion of the body to access and replace the 6 x 32 mm type FF fast-acting ceramic fuse. Fuses range from 0.5A to 2A.
Each adapter comes with a set of eight ID rings to identify multiple fuse adapters and organize the testing area. The ID rings come in black, brown, red, orange, yellow, blue, gray, and white. Price is $19.50 each.
For more information, contact:
Cal Test Electronics
www.caltestelectronics.com
