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Testing 101: Questions to Ask when Reviewing Test Specs or Outlining Requirements
November 8, 2021
For those of you who are new to functional test or beginning a new project, you have some “homework” to do. Before placing your first purchase order..
Here's Why You Should Use Programmable Resistors for Sensor Simulation
May 21, 2021
As the name suggests, a programmable resistor is a resistor that is changed in value by a test program. The programmable resistor could be a device..
Considerations for Effective PXI Test System Matrix Maintenance
January 19, 2021
A goal of any manufacturing organization is to maximize the time that their test systems are operational. A test system that is down due to..
Simplifying Test Interconnect with Pickering’s Cable Design Tool
April 6, 2020
Once instruments and switching products have been chosen for a test set-up, the interconnect products need to be selected. This can be a complex..
Automating Test Within Manufacturing Processes
April 2, 2020
It is best practice when automating test within a manufacturing process to consider interconnection as an extension of the test instrument. In..
Using Switch Matrices in Complex Test and Verification Installations
October 17, 2019
Switch matrices are a flexible solution that should be part of your test strategy to automate complex test and verification systems, especially in..
The Challenges Surrounding Switching for Automated Test Systems
October 3, 2019
Automated test systems rely on the performance, quality, and configuration of the signal switching that they are based on, yet the most significant..
Understanding Programmable Resistors for Sensor Simulation in Test
October 25, 2018
If you think about it, sensors control much of our daily lives. Sensors ensure that the food in your refrigerator stays cold, count your steps on a..
Moving Your Test & Measurement System from VXI to PXI : Not If, But When
October 31, 2017
In its day, VXI technology was a definite step forward. Built upon the modular VME computer bus, VME eXtensions for Instrumentation, or VXI, reduced..
Pickering 1000+ PXI Module FAQ's
November 5, 2014
With over 25 years of signal switching and instrumentation experience, we have learned that when it comes to electronic test –"One Size Does Not Fit..