PRODUCTS TEST & MEASUREMENT HV FIBRE-OPTICALLY ISOLATED OSCILLOSCOPE PROBE A


new HVFO high voltage fibre- optically isolated oscilloscope probe has been released byTeledyne LeCroy. As an HV differential probe it is rated for 1500Vdc common- mode testing, it is an 8-channel, 12-bit resolution oscilloscope, and Motor Drive Analyser for three- phase electrical and mechanical power measurements. This is a probe that is designed


for measurement of small signals floating on a HV bus in power electronics designs. Optical isolation between the probe tip and the oscilloscope input reduces adverse loading of the device under test (DUT); and also reduces noise, distortion, ringing, overshoots, and transients on the measured signal.


The device is claimed to offer


improved measurement capabilities and signal fidelity of both conventional HV differential probes and acquisition systems that rely on galvanic channel-to-channel and channel-to-ground high voltage isolation. The build quality of the device is


simple, with a single laser and fibre optic cable providing optical isolation and modulated signal + data communication. Multiple tips achieve different operating voltage ranges. The HVFO is small enough to fit in tight spaces, it provides just enough performance for most needs, and is affordable for most equipment budgets. www.teledynelecroy.com


TACKLING THE NEW RED REGULATIONS


TÜV SÜD Product Service has launched its Broadcast Receiver Service to help manufacturers meet the new requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED). The company advises, it is the only laboratory in the UK to offer a complete RED broadcast receiver test and certification service. The introduction of the RED means that


manufacturers of broadcast receivers must now re-test and re-certify products for sale in the European Union and European Free Trade Association countries. After 13 June 2017, products such as satellite, TV and radio receivers, can no longer be sold legally under the old EMC Directive, and must be withdrawn from the market. Meanwhile, any new products are required to comply immediately with the RED.


The company worked with manufacturers KEYSIGHT JOINS AUTOTECH IN DEVELOPING LATEST IN HIGH-TECH CARS


Keysight Technologies, Inc. has joined Silicon Valley’s Autotech Council. The council is one of the industry- leading automotive consortiums, comprising forward-thinking auto manufacturers, major supply chain partners, startups and investors. The council is focused on facilitating awareness of new innovations, developing a better understanding of


emerging technology’s potential impact and timing, building partnerships, working with entrepreneurs and investors, and getting better automotive technologies to market faster. Autotech Council members were invited to attend a meeting in December, hosted by Keysight Technologies


at its Santa Clara office. Guests had the opportunity to witness first-hand some of Keysight’s leading automotive electronics design and test solutions for various innovation domains, including connected car, automotive radar, power device and battery technologies, as well as EV/HEV and functional test. “We are excited to establish Keysight’s presence where the innovations are taking place,” said Siegfried


Gross, vice president and general manager of Keysight’s Automotive and Energy Solutions business unit. “As a member, Keysight is positioned to share its insights and best practices in automotive design and test


technologies among the industry leaders, enabling us to actively engage with them and foster cooperation to advance the next-generation developments in this exciting and fast growing market. With the convergence of many innovations for safer, energy efficient, and convenient vehicles, Keysight is dedicated to providing reliable and complete end-to-end automotive and energy solutions,” Siegfried added. “Silicon Valley is a growing hub of automotive innovation as evidenced by the 25 car makers who now have a presence here,” said Liz Kerton, executive director of the Autotech Council. “The automotive innovation ecosystem locally is happy to welcome Keysight and confident they will contribute to our efforts to get better technology into the transportation sector faster.” www.keysight.com/find/automotive


and a global broadcaster to agree best practice for test methods. The bespoke RED Broadcast Receiver Service was then developed in-house to deliver manufacturers a complete test and certification solution, which addresses the full spectrum of safety, EMC and RF. The UK team will offer the service to its customers in Europe and worldwide via TÜV SÜD’s Global Market Access service. www.tuv-sud.co.uk


Pico Technology has introduced its PicoScope 4444 high-resolution differential oscilloscope. This instrument features four true differential input channels and a range of accessories for measurements from millivolt to 1000V CAT III applications. The new oscilloscope addresses the perennial problem of making accurate voltage waveform measurements on circuit elements that are not ground- referenced, without the risk of short circuits that could damage the device under test or the measuring instrument. www.picotech.com


COMPANIES JOIN IN AUTOMOTIVE ETHERNET TESTING AND VALIDATION


cooperating in an Automotive Ethernet testing and validation project together. “Technica Engineering is assisting Spirent to implement its advanced physical layer chipsets into Spirent’s comprehensive Automotive Ethernet solutions for protocol conformance testing with BroadR-Reach (100Base- T1) Network Interface Cards”, says Stephan Pietsch, Director of Products & Engineering at Spirent. “With Technica’s expertise to


Spirent Communications and Technica Engineering have announced that they are


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design development environments that simulate Automotive Ethernet networks, we are also able


to demonstrate how Spirent Automotive Ethernet solutions are testing the quality and performance of in-vehicle components.” Erick Parra, Business Developer at Technica,


says: “The cooperation with Spirent enables us to test and validate our Automotive Ethernet network devices for performance features such as bandwidth, synchronisation, timing etc. These tests ensure reliable Automotive Ethernet products that meet the challenging requirements of today’s in-vehicle networks. Combining our companies’ expertise helps both Spirent and Technica to adapt competencies and to determine the future of safe and autonomous driving.” www.spirent.com


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