David Maliniak is Electronic Design's EDA and test and measurement editor. David is a 30-year veteran of the EOEM press, during which he has served as editor In chief of the late, lamented EE Product News and in various capacities at Electronic Design, including components/packaging editor.. He earned a BA in journalism from New York University and is an Amateur Radio operator (AD2A).
By David Maliniak, May 25, 2012
Building a modular test strategy can provide great flexibility in capabilities, or the system can be tailor-made for specific requirements. Often a hybrid approach encompassing traditional box instruments is best. Here are some basics to consider in formulating an approach that will work best for you.
By David Maliniak, May 02, 2012
Agilent's X-Series signal generators aid in design of RF/wireless systems for LTE and/or 4G applications.
By David Maliniak, April 23, 2012
With cloud computing all the rage, Cadence's verification IP is primed for functional verification of systems based on the 12-Gbit/s SAS and NVM Express protocols.
By David Maliniak, April 11, 2012
At 63 GHz, Agilent's 90000 Q-Series real-time oscilloscopes offer the world's highest bandwidth. If you need to see the third harmonic of a 40-Gbit/s digital signal, this is the scope for you.
By David Maliniak, March 29, 2012
With the proliferation of high-speed serial buses, designers need ever more capable debug tools at the ready. Today's digital and mixed-signal scopes have evolved into multi-functional debugging machines built to give deep insight into digital signals.
By David Maliniak, March 22, 2012
Next-generation power semiconductors based on SiC and GaN pose measurement challenges. Keithley Instruments' Model 2657A high-power source-measure unit (SMU) tackles them head-on.
By David Maliniak, March 13, 2012
High-voltage test concerns and a changing regulatory landscape are the dominant issues in test of medical devices and equipment.
By David Maliniak, March 06, 2012
What do you get when you add a Bluetooth adaptor to a digital multimeter with an IR port? A multimeter that teams with your Android device for remote monitoring and/or data logging.
By David Maliniak, March 05, 2012
ADLINK Technology's 9-slot, all-hybrid PXIe chassis heads up a new series of modular test products aimed at high-bandwidth requirements.
By David Maliniak, March 02, 2012
New models, options, and enhancements have rolled out for Tektronix's MSO/DPO3000 and MSO/DPO4000B 1-GHz benchtop oscilloscopes.
By David Maliniak, February 29, 2012
By David Maliniak, February 27, 2012
Eying the bench upgrade and education markets, Agilent's InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series scopes include digital-voltmeter (DVM) functionality and start at under $10,000.
By David Maliniak, February 07, 2012
Accurate thermal management depends on accurate simulation models. Mentor Graphics' thermal characterization and analysis methodology builds thermal models of IC packages and LEDs for use in FloTHERM thermal simulations.
By David Maliniak, February 02, 2012
Agilent's 86108B waveform analyzer module combines with its 86100C/D mainframe to comprise a sampling capable of characterizing high-speed designs out to 32 Gb/s.
Enhancements to CoventorWare, a MEMS design and simulation tool, enable creation of more efficient 3D simulation meshes.
By David Maliniak, January 11, 2012
It's not just the test instruments that make the test bench go, but also the accessories. Learn about the latest probes, adapters, sensors, and software to augment your test equipment.
By David Maliniak, January 05, 2012
LeCroy's launch of the 60-GHz LabMaster 10Zi oscilloscope puts it well ahead of its competition in terms of scope bandwidth, not to mention other banner specifications like jitter noise.
By David Maliniak, December 28, 2011
Tek's THS3000 Series handheld scopes bring ruggedness for field apps, enough accuracy for bench use, and four channels to boot.
By David Maliniak, December 27, 2011
The 80-15-5 rule dictates that the cost of wireless test be ruthlessly persecuted. How will you achieve this goal? This article will point you in the right directions.