August 2010
The August 2010 edition covers Test & Measurement and Wireless Systems, as well as Design & Software.
The first article in Test & Measurement, by Ian Instone at Agilent Technologies, considers single-measurement uncertainty. The article proposes a simplified method of analysis, and includes safeguards which can be built into the calibration process to monitor the quality of the assessment. A short article from information supplied by Barlow Communications announces Network Instruments' Observer Infrastructure platform that features a unified view of performance that integrates network, application and system health. An article by Piet van Riel at Xenics (Belgium) reveals the company's advanced joined IR and camera solution, mounted on a four-axis stabilised gimbal.
Three articles are presented in Wireless Systems. The first article, from information supplied by Otto Wireless Solutions, describes industrial field trials conducted with the SIM20A transceiver manufactured by SIMcom. Several tests each are conducted in two different environmental conditions before conclusions are drawn and recommendations made. The second article, from information supplied by Motorola, briefly describes the company's TD-LTE (time-division duplex long term evolution) offering, activities and roll-out. Also, information supplied by J2 Software explains how SystemSkan software can assist companies in terms of top priority system security.
In Design and Software, Stephen Porter at Home Appliance Solutions Group and Keith Curtis at Microchip consider user interfaces in terms of the company's latest product offering. The article provides insight into the various user interfaces currently available, and present examples of how these offerings can be used effectively. Also in this feature, an article titled ‘XP tips and tricks' from information supplied by Vepac Electronics, offers advice on power supply design. Finally, Design & Software presents the first part (of two) of Dr John Dunn's article on understanding ground concepts in electromagnetic (EM) simulators.
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Single-Measurement Uncertainty
by Ian Instone, Agilent Technologies
Network Instruments® Extends Performance Management into Device and Route Health – Observer Platform Integrates Network, Application and Infrastructure into a Single View with Observer Infrastructure
Information supplied by Barlow Communication
Simplifying Airborne Inspection: Advanced IR and cameras jointly mounted on a four-axis gyro-stabilized gimbal for aircraft operation
Piet van Riel at Xenics
Industrial RF Field Trials with SIMcom® SIM20A
Information supplied by Otto Wireless Solutions
TD-LTE: An urban dream realized
Information supplied by Motorola
Security becomes top priority
Information supplied by J2 Software
Basic principles can provide incredible interfaces
Stephen Porter, Home Appliance Solutions Group and Keith Curtis, Microchip Technology Inc
XP tips and tricks
Information supplied by Vepac Electronics
Understanding Grounding Concepts in EM Simulators - Part I
by Dr John M Dunn, AWR Corporation
