KIPiS articles

Issue:  KIPiS 2020 #3
The present article introduces new AKTAKOM APS-4215 and APS-4220 AC power supplies. Here you will find more details about the technical characteristics of these new devices as well as their functional capabilities which may significantly increase their popularity as multifunctional laboratory power supplies.

Issue:  KIPiS 2019 #6
Not so long ago we published the detailed review on AKTAKOM handheld oscilloscopes in our magazine. These are high performance measuring devices that combine the functions of several devices in one compact housing. This time we’d like to introduce a review on an absolutely new model that can be considered a handheld device because it’s actually a tablet oscilloscope with large 8" display and also a benchtop device. New AKTAKOM ADS-41õõ oscilloscope can be taken to in-the-field work but at the same time you may use it in laboratory putting it on the table. The device will stand firmly and you may easily use its control panel with one hand. More details and technical specifications can be found in the present article.

Issue:  KIPiS 2019 #4
On June 4, 2019, Tektronix announced two new oscilloscope series — MDO 3 and MSO 4. Editorial staff of our magazine had a unique chance to see these new oscilloscopes in advance, on May 27, and to hear the presentation about all of the advantages of these new series. MDO 3 and MSO 4 series oscilloscopes have similar design comparing to the elder series (MSO 5 and 6), the largest sensor display and user friendly interface. More technical specifications, functions and details can be found in the present article.

Issue:  KIPiS 2019 #1
In January 2019 Rohde & Schwarz announced the R&S ZNA, a new generation of high-end vector network analyzers offering outstanding RF performance and a unique hardware concept that simplifies measurement configuration. In order to inform of the key features and advantages the specialists of Rohde & Schwarz organized a special meeting in Moscow office. Presentation was held by Albert Gleißner, product manager for vector network analyzers who came from Germany to introduce this new unique series.

Issue:  KIPiS 2018 #6
2018 has become very important for Rohde & Schwarz since the company has released several innovative measurement devices. To represent its new models Rohde & Schwarz organized several pressconferences in October and November. New devices appeared in the following segments: oscillography, generators, sensors and spectrum analyzers. Presentations were held by the specialists from Moscow representative office with quests from Germany.

Issue:  KIPiS 2018 #4
Tektronix Inc., a leading worldwide provider of measurement solutions, released a new series of mixed signal oscilloscopes MSO 6. Official announcement of the device was on July 17 but the company specialists had introduced the new oscilloscope earlier at Tektronix press-conference. New MSO 6 series oscilloscope has 4 analog channels, 25 GSa/s on all channels, low noise level and the bandwidth up to 8 GHz! More specifications are within the present article.

Issue:  KIPiS 2018 #3, KIPiS 2018 #4
Nowadays the market of isolation testers is very wide and various. These are compact handheld devices suitable for in-the-field operation that are usually equipped with multimeter functions and also benchtop models widely used to solve laboratory and production tasks. Model which this article is dedicated to belongs to the second group. AKTAKOM AMM-2099 is a high voltage insulation tester that can be used to measure isolation resistance of semiconductors and electrical devices in laboratory terms. AMM-2099 is capable of measuring resistance from 10 kOhm up to 100 TOhm with test voltage of up to 1000 V. At the same time the measurement of current leakage is taken at 100 pA to 1 mA range. More detailed parameters can be found in the present article.

Author(s):  Paul, Jonah
Issue:  KIPiS 2017 #3
Engineers in every corner of the world are tasked with a straightforward yet incredibly complex challenge: solving the unsolvable. As if that weren’t enough, they’re also expected to solve the unsolvable faster and with fewer resources than ever before. For example, consider testing an in-home thermostat. Gone are the days of a thermostat with just a bimetallic coil. Today’s thermostat has a convergence of technology, from humidity and temperature sensors to wireless circuitry and motion sensing. The validation of this system requires a wide array of instruments, sensors, and software expertise, but where should an engineer begin?

Issue:  KIPiS 2017 #3
This year we had a chance to see lots of innovative products from the leaders of test and measurement area. This Spring Tektronix Inc., a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, organized several meetings for special presentation of new products — AWG5200 series arbitrary waveform generator (AWG), TTR500 series vector network analyzer (VNA) and absolutely new mixed signal oscilloscope MSO 5 series. And our magazine was one of the first to see these new devices before they were officially announced.

Issue:  KIPiS 2017 #2
In March 2017 there were two new devices officially announced by Rohde & Schwarz. In order to demonstrate new devices and provide as much detailed information as possible the company specialists had organized a special pressconference on February 20. Innovative products appeared in two segments — oscillography (new RTB2000 model) and spectrum analyzer (new FPC1000). Find more details in the present review.

Issue:  KIPiS 2017 #2
2016 and the beginning of 2017 was very productive period for Keysight Technologies. There were many innovative products released for that time and one more product was only planned to be officially announced in March. At the moment several application fields have new models in their products range: electric power supply, oscillography, module devices, signal analyzers, logic analyzers etc. To summarize the achieved results and demonstrate the new products Keysight specialists organized press-lunch on February 28 in the company office.

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):  Afonskiy, Alexander
Issue:  KIPiS 2014 #3
At the moment the main progress trend of measuring technology is the production of integrated devices, those which can combine several measuring instruments within a single housing. This trend can’t be considered new. Several wellknown manufacturers have already announced their new multifunctional devices including portable ones. However the progress keeps on moving further. Thus in spring 2014 AKTAKOM family of handheld oscilloscopes-multimeters has been updated and replenished with 10 new models of ADS-4000 series handheld combined oscilloscopes. This article is a very detailed presentation of this innovative AKTAKOM ADS-4000 series.

Issue:  KIPiS 2013 #3
Beginning of 2013 is marked with the introduction of many interesting innovative products in the field of test and measuring instruments. Thus Fluke Corporation and Tektronix have released several new high-performance devices. Detailed presentations were demonstrated on April 2 during the Press-event jointly organized by Fluke and Tektronix.

Author(s):  Afonskiy, Alexander
Issue:  KIPiS 2012 #3
More than 10 years ago for the first time our magazine included information about new type of measuring devices. Those were clamp meters. Long time has passed and the market of electrical and electrotechnical measuring technology has significantly changed. Nowadays clamp meters are essential devices in the majority of electrotechnical operations. Innovative progress has influenced the range of clamp meters, making it grow; the range of application has been broaden as well. This article represents the detailed review of clamp meters.

Author(s):  Buklin N.P.
Issue:  KIPiS 2012 #1
Nowadays many enterprises of dangerously explosive industries are intensively working on control systems modernization. Such a procedure requires rather high financial expenses, therefore a projector should make an optimal choice of some compromise variants between the system reliability and its cost. The following article will explain the way to create a low budget modernization solution of control equipment basing on «PECont» pneuelectric digital governor.

Author(s):  Afonskiy, Alexander
Issue:  KIPiS 2012 #1
Tektronix company has introduced new successful solutions. With the addition of bandwidth upgrades for the MSO/DPO3000 series oscilloscopes, customers can purchase the bandwidth they need now and simply upgrade it without purchasing a whole new instrument. At the same time DPO3AERO MIL-STD-1553 and DPO3FLEX FlexRay serial triggering and analysis application modules have been introduced for this oscilloscope series providing debug solutions to designers working with MIL-STD-1553 and FlexRay serial buses.