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Automated Test System (4)
Avoiding Failure Modes in Switch Systems for Test
March 2, 2021
Central to most Automated Test Equipment (ATE) is the signal switching system, the purpose of which is to distribute instrumentation I/O to the unit..
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 cabling needs to be selected and/or designed. This can..
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..
LXI Switching- Everything You Want to Know And More!
April 20, 2017
Sometimes, it seems like PXI is the talk of the test and measurement industry. But let's not forget about LXI and its solutions to your switching..
How PXI Can Solve Your Toughest Electronic Test & Measurement Challenges
April 30, 2015
Technology - who can keep up? New applications are announced daily, and many more are already in our cars, PCs, appliances, and home theaters that..
