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Test & Measurement

Arrr! Thar’s Piratin’ ta be Done with Emerson’s Newly Minted NI mioDAQ

On International Talk Like a Pirate Day, Andy covers NI’s new USB-based multichannel data-acquisition instrument, the mioDAQ, suitable for reverse engineering as well as bench...
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Li-ion battery cell charging test
Test & Measurement

How Much Power is Needed to Charge My Battery Cell?

Specification of lithium-ion battery testers must take into account that the actual power consumed varies with time, and that there will be losses. This article takes a deep dive...
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NOVOSENSE automotive-grade current sensors
Test & Measurement

Automotive-Grade Current Sensors Eliminate Need for Isolation Components

The new NSM211x series of current sensors from NOVOSENSE are designed for multiple applications from automotive to fuel-cell systems.
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Test & Measurement

The Latest in Current-Sensing Products: 2024

Cutting-edge advances in current-sensing technologies are revolutionizing power management, precision, and efficiency across automotive, industrial, and energy sectors.
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Molex automotive-grade current sensors
Test & Measurement

High-Precision Current Sensors Target Automotive, Industrial Busbars

Molex's packaging design, which minimizes size and weight, make the sensors well-suited for plug-and-play applications.
Allegro Microsystems
Allegro MicroSystems current sensors
Test & Measurement

High-Bandwidth Current Sensors Offer High-Performance Power Conversion

Allegro's ACS37030 and ACS370032 take advantage of the Hall effect and an inductive coil for efficient current sensing with minimal noise.
Test Setup Evaluates Inverter Drive Designs
Test & Measurement

Test Setup Evaluates Inverter Drive Designs

Optimizing drivetrain and inverter performance of a design requires characterizing the gate-driver signals, especially in multiphase, which can be very challenging.
Continental
Power test for power electronics
Power

Oscilloscope Probes for Power Test Reinforce RF Isolation

The latest isolated oscilloscope probes from Tektronix use robust isolation to measure the fast-changing currents in power electronics based on SiC and GaN.
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Holiday gifts for the analog-focused engineer
Analog

Suggested Gifts for Electronics Nerds of All Ages

Make gift-giving a breeze with these gift ideas for that engineer, kid, Maker, electronics hobbyist, or geek who seems to have everything—including socks and sweaters.
Lake Shore Cryotronics
Lake Shore Cryotronics' Source Measure Units Optimized for Testing Emerging Nano/2D Semiconductor Devices.
Test & Measurement

SMU Optimized for Testing Nano/2D Semiconductor Devices

Lake Shore Cryotronics' SMU module for its M81-SSM instrument brings laboratory-grade, low-level measurement capabilities to a benchtop instrument.