KIPiS articles

Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #3
KIPiS ¹ 2, 2016, contains the article by Daniel Bogdanoff (Keysight Technologies) named «Make Great Oscilloscope Measurements». There the author directly correlates the signal frequency measurement precision and the selected horizontal sweep of the digital oscilloscope when measuring test meander frequency of 100 kHz. According to the article the measurements were taken with InfiniiVision 4000X series. After reading it we would like to check the author’s results and therefore used Tektronix MDO4104C. Read the present article to see what results we managed to get in the end.

Author(s):  Afonskiy, Alexander, Guskov Andrey
Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #3
Switching power supply can be the source of high frequency noise. When you first switch it on it causes the generation of current with a very short response time. Such inrush current can reach rather high values. We have found a solution for this measurement task. To test such inrush current and analyze it it’s recommended to use Rigol DS6000, DS/ MSO4000, DS/MSO2000 series oscilloscopes with additional probes and special Rigol Ultra Power Analyzer software. Read the present article for more details.

Author(s):  Afonskiy, Alexander
Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #3
Our April issue, KIPiS ¹ 2, introduced a new series of laboratory remotely controlled power supplies — AKTAKOM APS-3xxLS. Recently this series has been broadened due to new AKTAKOM APS- 1721LS power supply with the following parameters: 1 channel, 0…120 V output voltage, 0…1 A output current. At the moment this series includes the models as follows: APS-3320LS, APS-3310LS, APS- 3610LS, APS-3605LS, APS-3103LS, APS-1721LS. All of the above models are compatible with a new version of Aktakom Power Manager 1.0.5.õ with a wide range of features used for complex testing of electronics power system. Read the present article to find more details.

Author(s):  Afonskaya, Tatiana , Borovskaya M.
Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #3
As usual May is marked with the outstanding event in the metrology world — 12th Moscow International Innovative Forum «Precision Measurements — The Basis of Quality and Safety» which was held on May 17-19. Within the Forum all of the visitors had a chance to attend 5 (!) exhibitions in one pavilion and also The First all-Russian Congress of Metrologists and Instrument Engineers. Find more details and learn what the leading specialists consider the crucial to solve the most important metrology questions.

Author(s):  Levin S.
Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #3
At the moment there are lots of discussions and disagreements resulting from the measurement uncertainty and terms connected herewith. There is opinion that Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM) contains rather contradictory assertions that may bring much confusion. Read the present article to find more details about the measurement uncertainty issue and the related questions.

Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #3
Message from Stephen Patoray, Director of the BIML to World Metrology Day 2016

Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #3
When we reflect on the rapid pace of change in the 21st century, we may say that «the only thing that is constant is change itself». The needs for metrology, and how these needs are met, are no exceptions; it is a challenge to bring the benefits of a stable and accurate measurement system to a dynamic world. We all need dynamic people in dynamic organisations to address the challenges of measurement in a dynamic world.

Author(s):  Afonskaya, Tatiana , Borovskaya M.
Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #2
March 15 to 17 was the period of two great exhibitions held simultaneously in International exhibition centre Crocus Expo in Moscow. One of them is the 14th International exhibition of technologies, equipment and materials for the electronic and electrical industries Electron- TechExpo and the second one is the 19th International exhibition of electronic components, modules and systems ExpoElectronica. Exhibition area of both events is 17500 square meters and it is a unique place for visitors to find the necessary equipment that meets their requirements and for manufacturers to demonstrate the latest developments at their best. Read the current review for more details about these great shows.

Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #2
On March 21–25 in Moscow there was «IX Week of Russian business 2016». One of the most crucial events was Forum «Industrial policy, technical regulation and quality control» which was held on March 22. During this Forum over 400 representatives of various spheres participated in the discussion concerning import substitution and new laws «About industrial policy in Russian Federation» and «About standardization in Russian Federation». Find more details in this article.

Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #2
The beginning of 2016 is the period of changes and events for Tektronix. On February 2 the company celebrated its 70th anniversary! Tektronix logo and strategy were changed and in March there were several new products announced. To inform about all of the events Tektronix specialists organized a special press conference. Find more details in this article.

Author(s):  Bogdanoff, Daniel
Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #2
In oscilloscopes today, making a good signal measurement is easy. But, making a great measurement takes some expertise. As edge speeds increase and voltages decrease, your signal’s margin of error gets smaller and smaller. So, making a great oscilloscope measurement could mean the difference between meeting and not meeting your design parameters.

Author(s):  Afonskiy, Alexander
Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #2
Earlier our magazine introduced AKTAKOM APS-3xxxL series of laboratory power supplies that can be controlled remotely. In 2016 there has been a release of new laboratory remotely controlled series of AKTAKOM APS-3xxxLS power supplies that have external triggering inputs and which are relevant to the group of LXI class C measuring devices. This series of AKTAKOM remotely controlled power supplies includes the following models: APS-3320LS, APS-3310LS, APS-3610LS, APS-3605LS, APS- 3103LS. Read the current article to know the main specifications and capabilities of this new series of power supplies.

Author(s):  Afonskaya, Tatiana , Afonskiy, Alexander
Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #1
Huge consumer electronics show CES 2016 was held on January 6-9 in Las Vegas, USA, Nevada. Every year this significant event strikes its attendees with a great number of various innovative technologies. Statistical data of 2016 is really impressive: about 3800 exhibitors demonstrated over 20000 developments on the exhibition floor exceeding 750 sq. m. The number of attendees reached 170000, about 50000 of them came from abroad specially to see what’s new on CES 2016. The majority of the demonstrated technologies are no longer fantasy. All these consumer electronics things are real and available for selling!

Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #1
14th International exhibition of technologies, equipment and materials for the electronic and electrical industries «ElectronTechExpo» will take place in Moscow, Crocus Expo, on March 15-17, 2016. «ElectronTechExpo» is the only exhibition in Russia which allows gathering demand and supply in the foregoing fields in Russia. In 2016 they expect over 100 companies from more than 14 countries of the world. As always, the ElectronTechExpo will take place alongside the 19th International exhibition of electronic components, modules and systems ExpoElectronica.

Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #1
Agilent Technologies has served scientific community for a half century, beginning with breakthrough products and technologies and extending to complete workflow solutions. Company provides the right combination of hardware, software, services, consumables and insights to address the full range of customers’ scientific and business needs both at the Russian and foreign markets. From the current interview with the General Director of Agilent Technologies in Russia Konstantin Evdokimov you will learn about new developments of Agilent and their benefits, the basic trends in the chromatography and mass spectrometry market, company positioning in Russia etc. Read the present interview for more details.

Author(s):  Nelson, Bob
Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #1
Traditional spectrum analyzer measurements of RF device performance are classically measurements of non-linear performance such as harmonics, Third Order Intercept (TOI) or input related spurious responses. A very common non-linear measurement that is made is the adjacent channel power measurement that determines the amount of power relative to the power in the channel that appears in adjacent channels. These types of measurements tend to predict how spectrally pure a given RF device will perform when multiple receivers or transmitters are present. Modern signal analyzers retain the ability to make these classic non-linear distortion type measurements as well as in-channel phase and flatness distortion-type measurements.

Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #1, KIPiS 2016 #2
In new designs, the level of integration among processors, sensors, and communications has increased, blurring the traditional lines between analog, digital, RF and power system design. Wireless technology is transforming the way engineers need to innovate, design, debug and troubleshoot. Prior to the invention of the mixed domain oscilloscope there was no single instrument optimized for these types of measurements. This article explains how a mixed domain oscilloscope (MDO) combines the technology of a state-of-the-art mixed signal oscilloscope with spectrum analyzer hardware and software to provide a complete set of capabilities for measuring your highly-integrated designs.

Author(s):  Afonskiy, Alexander, Guskov Andrey
Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #1
We keep on publishing the series of review articles dedicated to the products of RIGOL Technologies, Inc. — the fastest growing Chinese company working in the field of measuring equipment. In 2013-2014 there was a detailed review on RIGOL digital oscilloscopes, general purpose signal generators and programmable power supplies. In KIPiS 2015 ¹ 6 we wrote about up-to-date RIGOL spectrum analyzers in the article of the same name. In this article you will learn about one more product line which is RF and vector signal generators.

Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #1
On February 1, 2016, Rohde & Schwarz held a press-conference where there were 2 absolutely new devices demonstrated — R&S Scope Rider, new device combining 5 instruments in 1 (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, protocol analyzer, data logger and digital multimeter) and new R&S Spectrum Rider FPH spectrum analyzer.

Author(s):  Afonskiy, Alexander
Issue:  KIPiS 2016 #1
New AKTAKOM AAE-2712 LAN/ USB Universal Controller was announced for the first time at CES 2016 exhibition held in Las Vegas, USA, in early January. AAE-2712 represents a module with several measuring and controlling input/output configurable channels and 2 actuating channels (relay). The main assignment of this universal controller is operative solutions for minor automation challenges in laboratories, offices, at production or at home. AKTAKOM AAE-2712 provides manual remote control (in real time) from your PC with Windows OS or mobile device with Android OS. Read the present article to find more details about AKTAKOM AAE-2712 LAN/USB Universal Controller.