NI, a developer of automated test and measurement systems, recently announced two new offerings to enhance testing environments and workflows for electric vehicle (EV) traction inverter validation: a new Inverter Test System (ITS) and a collaboration agreement with D&V Electronics for power-level inverter test. These offerings promise to accelerate innovation for EVs by integrating test…
Renesas ramps up chip volume for first, FDA-authorized, at-home COVID-19 test kit
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that is delivering a synchronous boost converter solution in high volume for the first, at-home COVID-19 test authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Renesas prioritized a steep ramp-up for this kit to meet anticipated high demand. Testing is a key weapon in…
A comprehensive guide to PCB prototype testing
By Arshon Technology For PCB prototype applications, one prerequisite is a must: reliable testing. These early products are built with the sole purpose of testing design ideas to ensure they work for approved use and sale. Be that as it may, PCBs can be unpredictable as there are many parts and patch associations. When electronic…
Nexperia surface-mount device passes Board Level Reliability for automotive applications
Nexperia, a semiconductor provider, announced that one of its surface-mount device packages — the clip-bond FlatPower package CFP15B — has passed Board-level Reliability (BLR) testing for automotive applications by a top Tier 1 supplier. Initially, the FlatPower package will be used in an engine-control unit. BLR provides a means of evaluating the reliability of semiconductor…
Renesas enhances its Lab on the Cloud platform
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that it has expanded its popular Lab on the Cloud environment to simplify the configuration and testing process and speed time to market. The company has enhanced its cloud-connected lab with advanced GUI features and new design parameters that create a more engaging and ergonomic…
Rohde & Schwarz and Quectel team up to accelerate 3GPP validation for vehicles
Rohde & Schwarz, in partnership with Quectel, recently announces the verification of selected 3GPP test cases based on a system with its R&S CMW500 wideband radio communication tester against a Quectel AG15 C-V2X module. Cellular-V2X (C-V2X) is a key technology that’s designed to improve road safety and accelerate autonomous driving in the coming years. Specifically,…
Keysight’s channel emulation solutions used by vivo for 5G device testing
Keysight Technologies, a technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced that vivo, a global technology brand, selected the company’s 5G channel emulation solutions to perform complex 5G device testing. Keysight’s PROPSIM F64 Radio Frequency (RF) Channel Emulator, part of the company’s portfolio of channel emulation…
Element adds 5G VoNR testing with solutions from Rohde & Schwarz
PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, which recently became part of the Element Materials Technology Group, is offering 5G Voice over New Radio (VoNR) testing using the R&S CMX500 5G radio communication tester. The R&S CMX500 can simulate a 5G standalone network including IMS services and exercise all critical VoNR functions. “Element is fully prepared to support our…
DEKRA selects Keysight’s test solutions to verify 5G devices
Keysight Technologies, Inc., a technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions, announced that DEKRA, a global test organization, has selected Keysight’s 5G and internet of things (IoT) test solutions to expand 5G new radio (NR), Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5 device regulatory compliance services. Radio-frequency (RF) regulatory testing, mandated by country-specific organizations, ensure…
How to identify and test the seven segment display?
In 1910 Frank W. Wood made a board which can display number and after several modifications today it’s called 7-segment display. It is available in two configurations: common cathode and common anode. All the 8 LED terminals have their one end internally shorted and linked with the middle pins such that it serves as a common terminal (cathode or anode). 7 led are used to form the digits while the 8thone is for the dot which helps in identifying the correct orientation. It is widely used in digital clock, calculator, electronic meters and various other applications where numerical display is required. It can be used in place of dot matrix displays which are more complex than seven segment display. Seven segment displays can also be used to display some alphabets. Seven segment displays is a group of Light emitting diode (LED) arrange in figure of 8 pattern.
Multimeter Tutorial: How to Measure AC Voltage
Step 1: Choose any active alternating current socket. Fig. 1: Image of an AC socket Note: Make sure that the socket is not turned ON. Step 2: Turn the multimeter knob to the ACV or AC Voltage section: Fig. 2: Image of ACV Section of Multimeter To ensure safe operation make sure that the knob is pointing…
Multimeter Tutorial: How to test Continuity
Continuity Test is a method to check current flow across any metallic path. Through this test, any unwanted circuit breaks or shorted connections can be put to verification. Continuity can be tested between any two circuit connections. Apparatus: Multimeter, connecting probes, circuit board. Step 1: Take the circuit board of which you want to test…
Multimeter Tutorial: How to Measure DC Voltage and Current
Fig. 1: Image of an LED circuit on breadboard Image above shows a simple circuit that glows an LED when connected to power supply.. Connecting LED directly to the power supply will damage it, hence aresistance of suitable value must be connected in series for its proper operation. Following the standard color convention,red wire serves as…
Multimeter Tutorial: How to Test and Measure Resistance
Step 1: How to Use Multimeter Fig. 1: Image of a multimeter As its name suggests, a multimeter measures various circuit parameters such as resistance, voltage, current, and capacitance. More precision over multimeter readings can be achieved by using a digital output.Measurements of different ranges are marked on the DMM. These are the maximum values of…
Multimeter Tutorial: How to Test a Transistor
This tutorial will detail with testing PNP and NPN configured transistors using a multimeter. After reading this, you will be able to find out configuration of the device as well as find out its collector, emitter and base. Fig. 1: Image of a transistor Step 1:Transistor Function on Multimeter. Fig. 2: Image showing Transistor function region in…
Multimeter Tutorial: How to Test LED
Step 1: Understanding the component Fig. 1: Image of an LED Light emitting diode (LED)is a small component used in almost every electronic device. Led has 2 terminals or legs. The bigger leg is the anode or positive terminal and shorter leg is cathode or negative terminal. But this method of identifying the leads will not…
Multimeter Tutorial: How to Test a Diode
Step 1: Understanding Diode Fig. 1: Image of a Diode Diode has two terminals Anode (+) and Cathode (-). Terminals can be identified by the shaded portion at the end of the diode. Terminal near the shaded portion is Cathode (-) and other one is anode (+). Diode can be tested with the help of Diode…
TSOP 1738: How to test TSOP1738
I am designing a circuit which can be controlled by TV or AC remote. For that I have purchase TSOP1738 with few more components from market. And I assemble my circuit carefully, then also I am not getting the desire output. I again rechecked my assembled circuit with the circuit diagram and I don’t find…