Testing

The LAN extensions for test interconnection standard LXI are putting local area networking at the heart of test systems, says Tom Clark of Agilent

William Sullivan of Agilent talks about his company’s divestiture of its semiconductor business, the future of test equipment and new opportunities in nanotechnology and life sciences

German researchers are using a sub-wavelength optical imaging instrument to improve the efficiency of silicon-based thin-film solar cells

Increasing density of components on circuit boards, and the use of finer pitch packaging, is forcing defence firms to investigate more novel forms of test

Larry DesJardin looks at the key trends in the test market and sees a need for alternate techniques in the future

Test firm also sell its stake in Lumileds, to joint owner Royal Philips Electronics for $1bn

The number of wireless communications systems operating in the 2.5GHz frequency band has prompted spectrum analyser suppliers to address their mid-range product offerings

Ethernet is one of the most widely used communications standards today, and the introduction of 10Gbit Ethernet is extending its use

Cutting the test-development cycle time means simple tools for less experienced engineers

Aeroflex has submitted for approval conformance test cases required for approvals testing of 3G mobiles supporting HSDPA