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In this issue of the Geotest newsletter, we
feature industry news, new product updates in both
hardware and software, military news, as well as
upcoming events where you can find Geotest. Please
contact Geotest with any comments about this
newsletter, or with any application or success
stories you would like to share with us, at
editor@geotestinc.com. |
AUTOTESTCON
Highlights Latest Product Innovations
The mid-September Anaheim show was the perfect
venue for Geotest to introduce several new
products, including a 3U/6U combination PXI
Smart chassis, two new digital products, a 3
GHz RF power-analyzer module, a legacy instrument
replacement product, and a new release of ATEasy.
Of great interest was the new RF power analyzer, a
3U PXI card that provides the ability to perform
CW and pulse power measurements, frequency
measurements, and pulse-repetition period
measurements on RF signals from 100 MHz to 3 GHz.
To learn more about some of the products Geotest
had on display at the event, read the full
Test & Measurement World article
"Geotest
chooses Autotestcon for product-debut flurry". |
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From Our Knowledge Base
Using Excel Functions from ATEasy |
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The Problem
How do I
use Microsoft Excel to calculate a statistical,
mathematical, or financial function from ATEasy?
The Solution
Learn how
you can create a hidden Excel workbook, fill in
the data, calculate TINV, and re-import it into
ATEasy.
Click here for the whole solution.
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GEOTEST /
PXISA Webcast
On December 6th, Dale Johnson, our Customer
Technical Support Manager presented a webcast in
conjunction with the PXISA, "Using PXI Digital
Test Instrumentation for Video Test Applications".
The presentation is archived on the PXISA web site
and can be replayed by going to
www.pxisa.org. You can also contact us
directly to discuss your digital applications at
info@geotestinc.com
Geotest Creates New
Product Literature
Series
We're always trying to keep our sales materials as
fresh as possible, so that our customers have
access to brochures and datasheets reflective of
the latest products and services.
For product information and downloads, please
email
sales@geotestinc.com or visit the product
pages on the
Geotest website.
New Product CD - The latest Geotest
product CD was released in late October. The CD
offers the latest version of ATEasy 6.0 and
product datasheets. |
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New
Brochures
3U Short Form
6U Short Form
Corporate Profile
Legacy Instrumentation Replacement Solutions
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New Datasheets |
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ATEasy 6.0
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Test Executive & Development Studio Software |
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GX2002
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3U PXI RF
Power Analyzer |
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GX5733
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3U PXI Modular Digital I/O Card |
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GX5292
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3U PXI High Speed Dynamic Digital I/O Card |
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GP1616H
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Programmable Signal Source / Function Generator -
Drop-in replacement for the HP8116 generator |
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RECENTLY INTRODUCED
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Geotest Releases ATEasy 6.0
In August, our software engineering department
released ATEasy 6.0, a new version of the
award-winning test development software and test
executive designed specifically for test and
measurement applications. ATEasy 6.0 is compatible
with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME, and 98. It also
offers a significantly enhanced test executive,
which includes full-featured support for
touch-screen applications, customization of users
and groups-based privileges, enhanced data logging
features, and support for .NET 2.0 components and
LabView 8.0/8.2 VIs. Other additions include a
fresh new look for the development environment,
the addition of project folders and multi-level
program support, automatic form scaling and
numerous enhancements to the ATEasy development
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Geotest Introduces RF Instrument
The GX2002 RF Power Analyzer
provides the ability to perform CW and pulse power
measurements, frequency measurements, and pulse
repetition period measurements on RF signals from
100 MHz to 3 GHz. This 3U PXI card includes a full
featured user interface and drivers for ATEasy and
other popular software development environments.
The module includes an on-board DSP engine which
can acquire, process, and store the frequency,
pulse width, pulse repetition interval peak power,
and time-tag for each RF input pulse in less than
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Digital Card Expands on Award-Winning Design
The GX5292 dynamic digital
module expands the features and capabilities
associated with the award-winning GX5280 series by
incorporating dynamic direction control on a per
pin and per vector basis. A few of the features
include:
- 32 input / output channels,
dynamically configurable on a per channel basis
- 256 MB of on-board vector
memory
- Supports 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5
V, 3.3 V, and 5 V TTL/LVTTL interfaces
- Operates as a stand-alone
card or with an additional 7 synchronous slave
boards
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Geotest Introduces New DIO Module
The GX5733 offers both
static TTL and configurable digital I/O channels
with FIFO memory, as well as a variety of digital
interfaces including RS-232, RS-422, LVDS, and an
optically coupled open-collector ouput. A few of
the features include:
- Highest I/O channel count in
the industry for a 3U digital static card
- Available I/O modules
include Digital Input Latch, Digital Output Latch,
Optically Coupled Digital Power Output,
Differential TTL (RS-422), LVDS, and input /
output modules with vector memory
- Available I/O modules
include Digital Input Latch, Digital Output Latch,
Optically Coupled Digital Power Output,
Differential TTL (RS-422), LVDS, and input /
output modules with vector memory
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Legacy Instrument Product Replaces Obsolete HP8116
Geotest's latest addition to our line of
legacy instrumentation replacement solutions, the
GP1616H is a 100% form-fit function replacement
for the obsolete HP8116 function generator. With
the firmware of the GP1616H being fully compatible
with that of the Hewlett Packard 8116, Test
Program Sets (TPS') that make use of this legacy
instrument require no code modification when
replacing the HP8116 with the GP1616H. The GP1616H
Series utilizes Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) for
stability and accuracy over the full frequency
range from 1µHz to 50MHz. The instrument offers
amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, as
well as trigger, gate, and burst modes. |
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Aerospace Expo Highlights Geotest's
Mil-Aero Test Capabilities
In mid-November, Geotest joined more than 400
North American and international exhibitors in
Anaheim, California at the Aerospace Testing Expo,
which showcased the latest in aviation test and
measurement products. Geotest featured a line-up
of test and measurement products specific to the
Mil-Aero industry, including a system used in
I-level and Depot-level launcher test
applications. Also on exhibit was our family of
Smart chassis as well as several
instruments from our 3U product line. |
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USAF Approves Universal Launcher
Tester
The USAF has approved Geotest's TS-217 universal
launcher test system for use on one of its
Maverick launcher programs. The TS-217 is a
state-of-the-art PXI-based I-level and Depot-level
universal launcher test set supporting a host of
fighter aircraft launchers. The tester will be
used as a depot-level tester at Hill AFB
supporting USAF and USN Maverick launchers.
Click here to view some of Geotest's military and
commercial turnkey solutions. |
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European Seminars
During the month of March in 2007, Geotest will be
co-hosting technical seminars with our regional
representatives in Sweden, Finland, Germany,
France, and the UK. The seminars will be full day
events and will cover a range of topics including
PXI Express and PXI-based, mixed signal test
systems. Specific dates and times will be
announced in early January. Location and seminar
information will also be available on the
Geotest website.
IPC Printed Circuits Expo
Join Geotest at the APEX Printed Circuits Expo.
The show provides a forum for those working in the
printed circuit board, electronics manufacturing,
or test technology industries. You can find the
most current technology, meet new suppliers,
network with industry experts, and learn from new
research papers. Return to your company with the
solutions you need. APEX runs February 20th
through 22nd at the Los Angeles Convention Center
in downtown Los Angeles. Geotest will be
exhibiting at Booth #1712.
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