New Literature
DC Parametric Measurement Application Note
This application note explores the recent advances in DC parametric measurements, including new parametric testers and new parametric wafer probers that reduce system capacitance and noise levels and resolve common measurement problems such as low measurement resolution and high noise. Methods to ensure fast and accurate low level measurements are also discussed.
Cascade Microtech Inc., Beaverton, OR
(800) 550-3279 or (503) 601-1000.
Logic Analyzer Application Note
This 13-page application note provides hardware engineers, firmware designers and systems integrators with information about acquiring data from a multiplexed address or data bus, using offsets to avoid false triggers, reducing security risks on networked logic analyzers, capturing data before a system crash and analyzing serial data with a logic analyzer.
Hewlett-Packard Co., Palo Alto, CA
(800) 452-4844, ext. 6570.
Radar Technology Compendium
This comprehensive compendium, Radar Essentials, discusses a variety of topics on radar technology, including the history of radar, recent advances in radar technology, new and proposed radar systems, radar simulation and modeling, new radar components and insight into select foreign radar systems.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE), Piscataway, NJ
(800) 678-4333 or (732) 981-0060.
CD-ROM Library
Back issues of the LabView Technical Resource, a quarterly technical journal, are available via a CD-ROM that features articles about real-world problems and solutions when working with LabView software. The CD-ROM holds the contents of the resource disk published in each issue as well as virtual instrument software examples, utilities, source code and documentation.
LTR Publishing Inc., Dallas, TX
(214) 706-0587.
Probe Station Navigation Software Brochure
This brochure details pcSetup software designed specifically for infrequent users of analytical test stations. The software is also useful to engineers who develop routines that involve testing of samples that are repetitive. Samples of the function icons and toolbars and unique dialog boxes that provide additional information about individual sequence steps are illustrated.
The Micromanipulator Co. Inc., Carson City, NV
(800) 967-2426 or (775) 882-2400.
Carrier-to-noise Generator Brochure
This four-color brochure provides a thorough overview of the company's carrier-to-noise (C/N) generator designed to evaluate the performance of today's digital communication systems, including PCS, wideband CDMA and satellite systems. A replica of the C/N generator's unique front screen display as well as ordering information are also provided.
Micronetics, Hudson, NH
(603) 883-2900, ext. 312.
Technical Note
This 18-page technical note, Advances in Low Noise Receiver Front Ends and Developments in AFC Circuitry for MTI Magnetron-based Radars, describes special mixer products designed for the radar market. The limitations in dynamic range of Schottky and MESFET mixers are discussed and front end specifications utilizing each mixer are outlined. In addition, several state-of-the-art analog and digital radar phase-lock subsystems are described.
MITEQ, Hauppauge, NY
(516) 439-9423.
Quartz Frequency Control Product Catalog
This 32-page, full-color catalog contains information about the company's crystal units, monolithic crystal filters and crystal oscillators for computer, telecommunications, wireless data communications, CEM and other OEM markets. Specifications, definitions and application information are also included.
Tekmark Inc., Alpharetta, GA
(770) 346-9102.
Capability Brochure
This four-page brochure describes the company's full capabilities for designing, developing and manufacturing custom RF and microwave filters for the 1 MHz to 40 GHz frequency range. The supply of dielectric material for filter production from nearby TRAK Communications companies is also described.
Advanced Filter Solutions, Frederick, MD
(301) 698-0114.
New Component Catalog
This 150-page catalog features thousands of ICs, components, tools, and test equipment and computer products for OEMs, engineers, educators and service/repair technicians. Product photographs and expanded descriptions are included. A user-friendly ordering process is also described.
Jameco Electronic Components, Belmont, CA
(800) 831-4242.
Thermoelectric Controller Bulletin
This one-page bulletin (No. 9905) introduces the model 5C7-350 temperature controller for use with thermoelectric modules. Key specifications and available options are described.
Oven Industries Inc., Mechanicsburg, PA
(717) 766-0721.
Flexible Foam Brochure
This new brochure, Flexible Foams: State-of-the-art Designs...Precision Cut, describes the company's offerings and capabilities with polyethylene foams, polyurethane foams and extruded profiles. New products, including aircraft accessories, electronic components, pharmaceuticals, gaskets and displays, are also discussed.
Polyfoam Packers Corp., Wheeling, IL
(800) 323-7442.
Air Filter Engineering Brochure
This six-page application brochure provides prototype information helpful for designing sophisticated equipment that requires electromagnetic interference or RF interference shielding and is a quick reference for design considerations, including Bellcore, CE and UL requirements.
Universal Air Filter Co., Sauget, IL
(800) 541-3478.