Vision Research has launched a new version of the Phantom Camera Control (PCC) software (PCC 3.9) for High Speed Cameras. PCC 3.9 software is now available, incorporating new features and improvements including: The speed of all mp4 file conversions has been improved, averaging 5X faster than previous PCC versions when converting Cine Raw files. A new Image Processing control has...
Degelijk. Betrouwbaar. Kennispartner.
De CN Rood groep is koploper in kennis en oplossingen op het gebied van test- en meetapparatuur. We onderscheiden ons met een persoonlijke en klantgerichte aanpak. Onze klanten zoeken vaak niet een product, maar een oplossing en wij hebben allemaal de gedrevenheid om mee te werken aan die oplossing. Wat wij het liefste doen: continu bezig zijn met de nieuwste ontwikkelingen op het gebied van test- en meetapparatuur. Nu, en in de toekomst. Want daar ligt nu eenmaal onze passie: het precies willen weten. Zo kunnen we onze klanten optimaal verder helpen.
Wij denken mee, adviseren en begeleiden onze klanten in het maken van de juiste keuze in hun test- en meetapparatuur. Mensen in verschillende sectoren vertrouwen op onze expertise en ons advies. We werken voor overheid, wetenschap, onderwijs, lucht- en ruimtevaart- en auto-industrie in Noord-Europa en de Benelux. Daaronder bevinden zich vele prestigieuze en vooraanstaande organisaties. Vanuit locaties in Zweden, Nederland en Belgi werken meer dan zestig toegewijde professionals aan oplossingen varirend van communicatie-testapparatuur en algemene test- en meetinstrumenten tot apparatuur voor data-acquisitie, logistieke automatisering, aangevuld met consultancy, training en turnkeyoplossingen.
We hebben een historie die teruggaat tot 1938. Onze oprichter, Cornelis Nicolaas Rood, was destijds een pionier in moderne elektronica. Onze mensen bevinden zich ook anno nu graag in de frontlinie van technologische ontwikkelingen. Op onze eigen manier leveren we zo een bijdrage aan belangrijke maatschappelijke vraagstukken. Bijvoorbeeld in energietransitie, quantum computing, medische technologie, de zelfrijdende auto, de auto op zonne-energie, de energie transitie en alle andere deeptech die bijdraagt aan de schonere en betere wereld van morgen.
Daarom letten we ook op onze eigen impact op het milieu en klimaat. Aangezien wij vooral een adviserende functie hebben is onze eigen milieu-footprint gering. Vanzelfsprekend zien we wel toe op een zo duurzaam mogelijke productie van de apparatuur die wij verkopen en zorgen we voor een maatschappelijk verantwoorde bedrijfsvoering. Al onze producten kopen we uitsluitend in bij gecertificeerde fabrikanten die werken met herleidbare en verantwoorde grondstoffen. Gebruikte apparatuur wordt kosteloos opgehaald en gerecycled.
Het zijn maar een paar voorbeelden om duidelijk te maken dat we hechten aan een langetermijnvisie op de wereld om ons heen. Want juist met een geschiedenis van meer dan tachtig jaar kun je goed vooruitkijken. Daarom blijven we ook vooroplopen. Onze brede en diepe technische kennis van test- en meetapparatuur, in combinatie met onze persoonlijke connectie met onze klanten, maken ons uniek in de markt. De CN Rood groep is uw degelijke en betrouwbare kennispartner voor test- en meetapparatuur!
-----
Dependable. Reliable. Knowledge Partner.
The CN Rood Group is a leader in knowledge and solutions in the field of test and measurement equipment. We distinguish ourselves with a personal and customer-oriented approach. Our customers often seek not a product but a solution, and we all have the drive to contribute to that solution. What we like doing best: continuously working on the latest developments in test and measurement equipment. Now, and in the future. Because that's where our passion lies: wanting to know exactly what is going on. That way, we can help our customers in the best possible way.
We think along, advise and guide our customers in making the right choice of test and measurement equipment. People in various sectors rely on our expertise and advice. We work for government, science, education, aerospace and automotive industries in Northern Europe and the Benelux. These include many prestigious and leading organisations. From locations in Sweden, the Netherlands and Belgium, more than sixty dedicated professionals work on solutions ranging from communication test equipment and general test and measurement instruments to data acquisition equipment, logistics automation, complemented by consultancy, training and turnkey solutions.
We have a history dating back to 1938. At the time, our founder, Cornelis Nicolaas Rood, was a pioneer in modern electronics. Even today, our people enjoy being at the forefront of technological developments. In our own way, we contribute to important social issues. For instance, in energy transition, quantum computing, medical technology, the self-driving car, the solar car, the energy transition and all other deep-tech that contributes to the cleaner and better world of tomorrow.
Therefore, we also pay attention to our own impact on the environment and climate. Since we mainly have an advisory function, our own environmental footprint is small. Naturally, we do see to it that the equipment we sell is produced as sustainably as possible and we ensure socially responsible business practices. We purchase all our products exclusively from certified manufacturers working with traceable and responsible raw materials. Used equipment is collected and recycled free of charge.
These are just a few examples to make it clear that we value a long-term view of the world around us. Because it is precisely with a history of more than eighty years that it is easy to look ahead. That's why we stay ahead. Our broad and deep technical knowledge of test and measurement equipment, combined with our personal connection with our customers, make us unique in the market. The CN Rood group is your solid and reliable knowledge partner for test and measurement equipment!
Tektronix unveils SignalVu Spectrum Analyzer Software Version 5.4 for analysis of up to eight simultaneous signals
door CN Rood
Tektronix has announced the release of its SignalVu Spectrum Analyzer Software, Version 5.4, for multi-channel modulation analysis of up to eight signals in parallel. Engineers can use this software to turn their existing oscilloscope into a comprehensive wireless system tester, instead of investing in a dedicated tester such as a vector signal analyzer. It is particularly valuable for applications requiring...
What is gPTP?
door CN Rood
Generalized Precision Time Protocol (gPTP) ensures high-precision time synchronization across networked devices, crucial for time-sensitive applications like industrial automation, telecommunications, and audio-video systems. Part of the IEEE 802.1AS standard, gPTP offers scalability, compatibility, and fault tolerance.
Discover the future of 24/7 EMF monitoring with Narda SMARTS AMC!
door CN Rood
Are you ready for a revolution in EMF measurement? Narda SMARTS AMC is here to raise the bar and take your EMF monitoring to a new level. Narda SMARTS AMC (Area Monitoring Compact) is not only compact, but also maximally flexible to meet your requirements. With precise EMF measurements up to 60 GHz, you can monitor potentially hazardous areas and...
New 40/42-788 family from Pickering Interfaces delivers highest channel count microwave multiplexer switches in PXI
door CN Rood
Versatile high channel count microwave MUX range also offers increased bandwidth up to 40GHz Pickering Interfaces, a leading provider of modular signal switching and simulation products for electronic test and verification, has announced a new family of high channel count PXI and PXIe microwave multiplexer (MUX) modules. Expanding Pickerings range of RF and microwave switching, the 40/42-788 family is based...
CN Rood PXI Group: Driving Innovation in Automated Testing
door CN Rood
Since its inception nearly three decades ago by NI, PXI has been revolutionizing automated testing across industries. At CN Rood, we're proud to be driving this evolution forward, offering cutting-edge PXI solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. We have an extensive network of partnerships with leading PXI brands to give customers access to the latest PXI...
5GPro Spectrum Analyzer - RF spectrum analyzer
door CN Rood
The 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer with over-the-air (OTA) measurements delivers an easy-to-perform and easy-to-interpret experience. Ready to adapt as your network transforms, our flexible, modular platform lets field techs and RF engineers analyze FR1 (sub-6 GHz) including CBRS/C-bands, and FR2 (mmWave) bands with a single solution for extreme flexibility and upgradeability.
Spirent Moves Testing into the AI Fast Lane with Industrys First AI Traffic Emulation Platform for Ethernet
door CN Rood
Spirent Communications has announced the industrys first high-density test solution capable of emulating realistic Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads over Ethernet. As the networking worlds technology of choice, Ethernet is the backbone of the Cloud and the ability to emulate realistic AI traffic workloads and test their impact on AI data center networks and interconnects is key.
Configured reference solutions for embedded designs, EV inverters and more
door CN Rood
Tektronix reference solutions are configured so that you can focus on your project timelines, not your instrumentation. Using our deep experience configuring instruments with the right probes, software, and services, these solutions make it easy and worry-free to set up your first application-specific benchtop or scale up your distributed design teams.
Managing fiber networks throughout their lifecycle: the role of remote fiber testing and monitoring
door CN Rood
In an era where seamless connectivity is critical to all, the reliability of your fiber network is non-negotiable. To maintain the competitive edge, it is imperative to implement robust testing and monitoring strategies throughout the network lifecycle, solidly anchored by a precise digital inventory. This is where remote fiber testing and monitoring (RFTM) takes center stage, providing a comprehensive approach...
ISO11451-2 Application Note - Raditeq RadiSense Solution
door CN Rood
The ISO11451-2 is the internationally recognized basic standard developed to address the testing of electronic components. This included systems immunity against radiated electromagnetic disturbances. Specifically, the immunity of passenger cars and commercial vehicles to electrical disturbances caused by off-vehicle radiation sources. This application note explains a ISO11451-2 RadiSense Solution. Furthermore, it shows how to configure and perform the calibration using...
Mapping road surface quality with a NI PXI system
door CN Rood
Kiwa KOAC has a number of test vehicles and systems to test all characteristics that may be applicable to the design, construction and management of roads, industrial estates and dike coverings. The tests focus on capturing road surface data, recording the structural condition, loads applied to the structure and environmental aspects. To control the sensor systems and collect data, Kiwa...
Video: Turn a6 Series MSOinto a full functioning vector signal analyzer
door CN Rood
Learn about the many types of RF analysis available on the4,5and6Series MSOs, enabled by the patented integrated digital downconverters behind each channel. This overview touches on synchronized, multi-channel spectrum analysis using Spectrum View on the 4, 5 and 6 Series and vector signal analysis on the 5 and 6 Series usingSignalVu-PC software.
White Paper - RF & Microwave Test: What is the Optimum Strategy?
door CN Rood
For the OEMs of RF and microwave products, verification through test is a crucial part of their quality assurance. However, the design and construction of automated test equipment (ATE) is a considerable drain on engineering resources, taking engineers away from their core product development duties.
New audio analyzer APx516B combines analog and digital domains
door CN Rood
With so many of todays devices having audio capabilities, engineeers designing wired or wireless audio into a device need to verify audio quality. Audio Precision, well known for its audio analyzers, has introduced the APx516 audio analyzer that adds digital audio to its standard two channels of analog I/O.
Particle measurements at DIFFER made possible by new Delta power supplies
door CN Rood
DIFFER, the Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research, is an institute specialised in fusion energy and solar fuels research. DIFFER's research is of great value for the nuclear fusion reactor ITER. This technology should provide our energy in the future. Wim Melissen is responsible for the particle accelerator at DIFFER as Ion Beam Technician / Operator. We spoke to Wim...
Achieve Fine Control of Pulsed Lasers with High-bandwidth Arbitrary Waveform Generators
door CN Rood
High-power pulsed lasers drive many science and engineering experiments in spectroscopy, metrology, quantum information, atomic physics, and materials research. To perform these experiments reliably and consistently, researchers need to control pulsed lasers with high accuracy, great flexibility, and tight timing. This is where Tektronix arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs) with high sampling rates get the job done.
GEOxyz counts on Meinberg for very accurate data synchronization
door CN Rood
GEOxyz is a leading international survey company specialised in hydrographic, geophysical, geotechnical and topographical surveys and site investigations. GEOxyz uses sensors to map the seabed to determine, for example, the best location to build a wind farm. CN Rood has supplied GEOxyz with Meinberg Signal Distributors to perfectly synchronize the sensor data.
Pickering Interfaces Helps Automakers Scale EV Battery Management System Development with Flexible Test Solutions
door CN Rood
EV manufacturers must be ready to rapidly expand their test operations alongside production increases. The Pickering Interfaces modular approach to test systems allows users to incrementally increase system capacity and functionality to match evolving needs. Systems can be right-sized for current needs, avoiding over-engineering, and then added to as demand grows. This scalable approach reduces initial capital investment by 30-40%.
High-Voltage Instrument Augments Battery Test
door CN Rood
Batteries are proliferating, along with the need for battery testing. A new isolated high voltage measurement instrument proves to deliver accurate and highly repeatable voltage measurements for this application.
Spirents OCTOBOX Solution Adds Support for Wi-Fi 7 Testing
door CN Rood
Spirent Communications, has announced that Spirent OCTOBOX is ready for testing the demanding requirements of Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be). Spirents market-leading automated modular test platform for Wi-Fi devices now boasts the capabilities to emulate the unique demands of Wi-Fis latest generation, promising faster speeds, greater traffic capacity, and lower latency.
New AIM TTi MX-Q Series 2 DC Power supply
door CN Rood
The MX Series DC Power supply quad channel versions have been updated to Series 2 status.
Tektronix releases 4 Series B Mixed Signal Oscilloscope to boost power processing
door CN Rood
Tektronix has launched the 4 Series B Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO) featuring state-of-the-art measurement performance capabilities on all channels, unmatched user experience, and advanced analysis capabilities. Made for embedded designers who demand superior accuracy, versatility and ease-of-use, the Tektronix 4 Series B MSO offers the same cutting-edge signal fidelity as the earlier version 4 Series with bandwidths from 200 MHz...
Supraharmonics in the Grid: The Hidden Threat to Power Quality
door CN Rood
Its no secret that the integration of new technologies into the electrical grid offers numerous advantages. Namely, enabling renewable energy sources that enhance sustainability and efficiency. However, it also introduces a set of unique challenges for utilities. One of the most concerning issues is the rise of supraharmonics, or high-frequency emissions in the 2 kHz to 150 kHz range.
A New Software Deskew Approach Accelerates Double Pulse Testing
door CN Rood
Accurate energy loss measurements are one of the key objectives of double pulse testing. Eliminating the timing skew between voltage and current probes is a critical step in making accurate power and energy measurements on an oscilloscope. The double pulse testing software (WBG-DPT), available on the 4 Series, 5 Seriesand 6 SeriesMSOs, includes a new deskew technology designed specifically for...
New 21-slot fully hybrid PXIe chassis from Pickering Interfaces delivers higher signal density, power & cooling
door CN Rood
Pickering Interfaces has announced its new 42-927 21-slot fully hybrid PXIe chassis. This latest addition to the companys PXIe chassis line-up features one PXIe system slot and 20 hybrid peripheral slots in a compact 4U form factor.
Maximizing efficiency and reliability of Fiber Networks: leveraging RFTM for utilities and infrastructure providers
door CN Rood
Utilities and infrastructure providers rely on fiber optic networks to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and control of their operations. These networks serve as communication support and connectivity solutions that enable seamless data transmission and high-speed connectivity. In addition to meeting their own operational needs, utilities can also leverage their fiber infrastructure to offer connectivity services to other organizations, opening up...
Quantifi Photonics added to CN Rood portfolio
door CN Rood
From today, CN Rood is offering Quantifi Photonics' solutions in the BeNeLux, Nordics & Baltics. Quantifi Photonics specialises in testing various photonic devices, from silicon photonics to co-packaged optics and pluggable optics. Their extensive instrument portfolio comes in flexible form factors, including benchtop and rack-mountable designs, and the open-standard #PXI format.
NI Expands Capabilities of the Third Generation Vector Signal Transceiver
door CN Rood
NI, an industry leader in automated wireless test and measurement, announced new options and extended capabilities for its third generation PXI Vector Signal Transceiver (VST), the PXIe-5842. Combined with NIs software ecosystem, the PXIe-5842 is a versatile tool that can be used to test and validate products in aerospace and defense applications while supporting traditional RF capabilities such as spectrum...
Sumitomo Electric Releases the T-72M12+, a New AI-Programmed Mass Fusion Splicer
door CN Rood
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. has released a new fusion splicer, T-72M12+. Equipped with its patented NanoTuneTM AI technology, the T-72M12+ will significantly improve splicing accuracy and work efficiency to facilitate mass splicing.
Decentralised acquisition keeps pumping stations running smoothly
door CN Rood
The importance of decentralized data acquisition and autonomous monitoring of multiple systems and machines at separated locations is becoming increasingly important. Ennepetal's municipal wastewater utility recognized this need and has adopted Delphin's compact Loggito Loggers to oversee their pumping stations.
CN Rood and Gantner Instruments announce partnership for Data Acquisition Solutions
door CN Rood
CN Rood, a leading provider of test and measurement solutions, is pleased to announce a partnership with Gantner Instruments, a provider of data acquisition and monitoring technology. This partnership brings CN Rood's expertise together with Gantner Instruments' advanced data acquisition systems to provide the best possible solutions. The partnership allows CN Rood to offer a wider range of data acquisition...
The complex technical operation behind Survivor / Expeditie Robinson
door CN Rood
In the programme Survivor (Dutch name: Expeditie Robinson), candidates are tasked with surviving on a desert island in either Asia or the Caribbean. EMG provides the technical facilities during filming in these remote locations, which can be as long as five consecutive months. For their last project in 2023, 46 pallets of equipment were stacked 1.6 metres high and sent...
MPI introduces first probe station for mmW and THz on-wafer measurements
door CN Rood
With significant expansion of emerging THz applications, such as high-speed 5G communication, satellites, non-invasive spectroscopy, security and surveillance, medical and health care equipment, and short range automotive radar, the need for accurate, reliable and repeatable measurement data has become more crucial than ever. This is especially true for the research and technology development of the devices, integrated circuits and new...
Lezing: Meetuitdagingen bij de ontwikkeling van IoT Devices
door CN Rood
Om de levensduur van een IoT apparaat te maximaliseren, moet de stroomverbruik van een apparaat tot een absoluut minimum worden beperkt. Dit vereist het gebruik van componenten met een laag stroomverbruik en slimme technologie om componenten spanningsloos te maken wanneer ze niet in gebruik zijn.
Demo & lezing over Double Pulse Testing - 'The Standard Method for Measuring Switching Parameters'
door CN Rood
CN Rood en Tektronix geven komende E&A beurs veel aandacht aan Double Pulse Testing. Tijdens het seminar "De invloed van Hardware Design op Time-to-Market" bespreekt Mr. Sushil Vohra van Tektronix de mogelijkheden van Double Pulse Testing. Op de stand van CN Rood (stand 7C130) zien bezoekers een live demonstratie van Double Pulse Testing waarbij gebruik wordt gemaakt van de Tekstronix...
Tektronix Launches Enhanced Keithley KickStart Battery Simulator Application
door CN Rood
Tektronix, Inc launches KickStart Software version 2.11.0, including enhancements to the Battery Simulator Application. With the ability to support the 2400 Graphical Touchscreen Series Source Measure Units (SMUs) and the 2600B Series SMUs, the Keithley KickStart Battery Simulator Appprovides users the ability to easily generate battery models, simulate batteries, and perform battery cycle tests for consumer wireless IoT devices, automotive,...
CN Rood demonstrates NI 2 Slots PXI Express Chassis
door CN Rood
At the Electronics & Applications fair CN Rood will demonstrate the NIPXIe-1090 Two-Slot Chassis. It features a high-bandwidth, all-hybrid backplane to meet high-performance test and measurement application needs, and is designed for lab desk or benchtop use.
New MEMS-based RF multiplexers deliver 300x operational life and 60x test system throughput
door CN Rood
Pickering Interfaces announced a new range of PXI/PXIe RF (radio frequency) multiplexer (MUX) modules featuring a new switching technology. Ideal for wireless communications and semiconductor test, the new MEMS-based RF multiplexers deliver vastly increased operational life (up to 300x), faster operating speed (up to 60x), higher bandwidth, and increased RF power handling versus traditional EMR (electromechanical relay) alternatives. Insertion loss...
Innoptus Solar Team uses Tektronix MSO 2 for debugging
door CN Rood
To achieve seamless integration of the various smart modules within the solar car, the Innoptus Solar Team relies on the Tektronix 2 Series MSO for debugging purposes. Ebert Kiekens praises the device, saying, The Tektronix 2 Series MSO is a great device. It is very convenient that when you are working on the car, you no longer need a power...
RTDS introduces NovaCor 2.0 simulation hardware
door CN Rood
RTDS NovaCor 2.0 is the latest generation of central processing hardware for the RTDS Simulator. Based on a powerful multi-core processor, NovaCor 2.0 brings exciting new features and capabilities while maintaining the familiar hardware architecture of the NovaCor family, and supporting the RSCAD FX software.
Dutch municipality continuously measures magnetic fields near high-voltage line
door CN Rood
In the Dutch high-voltage grid, the 380kV connection through #Helmond is one of the main transmission lines for electricity. The capacity on parts of the national 380kV connection is currently insufficient to meet the power needs. Therefore, TenneT plans to upgrade this existing connection. The condition for this upgrade is that the magnetic field zone in this residential area does...
LitePoints 5G Test Solutions Support Validation of Qualcomm 5G RAN Solution
door CN Rood
LitePoint, a leading provider of wireless test solutions, has announced that its IQxstream-5G+ is available in the Qualcomm Development Acceleration Resource Toolkit (QDART) from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. for verifying products that incorporate the Qualcomm QRU100 RAN Platform. The Qualcomm QRU100 RAN Platform offers a high-performance, Open RAN (O-RAN) compliant, energy efficient 5G solution, designed to support the demands of next-generation...
NI and Spirent Announce First Comprehensive Test Solution for OpenRAN O-RU Customers
door CN Rood
Traditional testing of O-RAN systems has been very time-intensive and cost-prohibitive due to its need for engineers to manually test their systems from beginning to end. Built on common technologies, the Spirent/NI joint solution combines Spirents software and emulation environment, including pre-built test cases, with NIs high-performance instrumentation, providing a robust and integrated O-RU validation solution that improves time to...
Meinberg Announces New Generation of GPSANT Antennas
door CN Rood
Meinberg is pleased to announce the launch of its new-generation GPSANT antenna for GPS and Galileo reception: the GPSANTv2. The GPSANTv2 has been redesigned from the ground up to provide vastly superior operating characteristics. The GPSANTv2 lays the groundwork for substantial improvements to Meinberg's clock technology (to be announced in the near future), but remains fully backwards compatible with existing...
Industry-first PXI/PXIe microwave relay modules capable of switching 110 GHz signals
door CN Rood
Pickering Interfaces, the leading supplier of modular signal switching & simulation solutions for use in electronic test & verification, has announced a new range of PXI/PXIe microwave relay modules capable of switching the 110 GHz signals associated with demanding RF & communications applications, including emerging technologies such as automotive radar. This extension to Pickerings family of terminated SPDT microwave switches...
Oscilloscope-based double pulse test speeds up validation time of SiC and GaN
door CN Rood
The WBG-DPT update enables significant advances in electric vehicles, solar energy and industrial controls with automated, repeatable, and accurate measurements on SiC and GaN MOSFETs. Designers of power converters will now be able to use WBG-DPT on Tektronix 4, 5 and 6 Series MSO oscilloscopes, integrating seamlessly into the measurement system. This has several industry-first measurement capabilities, such as an...
Pico Technology Launches PicoVNA 5 Software for USB-Controlled Vector Network Analyzers
door CN Rood
With PicoVNA 5, users can expect a seamless and intuitive experience for their VNA applications. The software provides real-time visualization of measurements, instrument status, and controls, offering a clean and focused interface for optimal results. Utilizing an innovative drag-and-snap viewport grid, users can arrange measurement plots across multiple individually sized and positioned plot channels. This flexibility allows for a customized...
Research on Bladder Cancer Treatment with Keithley
door CN Rood
Bladder cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Western countries with over 570.000 people being diagnosed each year. Unfortunately, little progress has been made in its treatment in recent decades: the survival of bladder cancer patients has not been changed over the last four decades. This has led to an urgent need for new strategies to improve the effectiveness...
Telestream Introduces PRISM MPP: Purpose-built for Post-Production and Remote Workflows
door CN Rood
The Telestream MPP 100, MPP 200, and MPP 300 are the latest additions to the PRISM family of software-defined monitoring instruments, designed specifically for post-production users who require high-end production video formats like 12-bit RGB for 4K/UHD applications in both SDI and IP.
The Need for Fully Configurable, Multi-Channel RF Analysis
door CN Rood
Engineers and researchers whose work involves MIMO, phased array, and beam forming need a signal analysis tool that offers wide bandwidth and multi-channel capability. Oscilloscopes would seem to be a good choice except many are either not designed to analyze RF signals or are limited to analyzing a single RF channel at a time.
Anritsu Introduces O-RAN Radio Unit Test Solution
door CN Rood
Anritsu introduces a new ORAN Test Platform and O-RAN Distributed Unit (O-DU) Emulator Platform Software solution for efficient evaluation of O-RAN Radio Units (O-RUs). The integrated solution creates a flexible and efficient test environment to ensure O-RU performance is compliant with O-RAN and 3GPP standards.
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Monitoring With the PQube 3e
door CN Rood
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) has three monitoring points of interest: incoming AC power, outgoing AC power and the DC bus that interfaces with the battery or capacitor bank power storage system. The PQube 3e power quality analyzer is ideal for monitoring one or all three of these points of interest. UPS monitoring can be done for evaluating and testing...
EXFO launches versatile and flexible OTDR line
door CN Rood
EXFO, the communications industrys test, monitoring and analytics experts, announced its new D-Series of OTDR solutions, advanced field-testing tools that deliver highly accurate measurements to characterize and validate fiber links. These tools support critical fiber deployments and network operations in FTTH and RAN Mobile networks, and data centers.
VIAVI Unveils the Rugged, Handheld CX100 ComXpert for Field Testing Tactical and Land Mobile Radios and Networks
door CN Rood
Viavi Solutions Inc. has introduced the CX100 ComXpert Communications Service Monitor. This portable test set is a reliable, efficient solution for military radio maintainers and technicians as well as land mobile radio (LMR) technicians who need to perform testing of infrastructure, cables, antennas, and tactical, handheld, or vehicle-mounted radios in the field.
Lot of attention for TMT Margin Tester and FPGA 3D Scanning Demo
door CN Rood
On Wednesday 19 April, CN Rood was an exhibitor at the Design Automation & Embedded Systems event in Den Bosch. During this well-attended event, CN Rood's stand featured many demonstrations. Shown were Tektronix's new TMT4 PCIe margin tester and the Pendulum Instruments CNT-104S Multi-channel Frequency Analyzer and, of course, Tektronix's Scope series. There was also a demonstration by NI (National...
CN Rood distributor of Softing IT Networks measurement equipment for fiber and copper networks
door CN Rood
From now on, CN Rood is an official distributor of Softing IT Networks products in the Benelux, Nordics and Baltics. Softing IT Networks is specialized in measurement equipment for testing, qualifying, certifying and documenting the performance of copper and fiber optic IT cabling based on global technology standards. Whether in telecommunications, databases, mainframes or installation technology in the field of...
4 Key Testing Phases for Power Conversion Equipment
door CN Rood
Power conversion equipment is a critical component in modern electronics, from power supplies to energy storage and electric vehicles. To ensure these devices operate efficiently and reliably, a rigorous testing process is essential. With the adoption of wide-bandgap materials like silicon carbide (SiC) or gallium nitride (GaN), testing strategies have become more complex. In this blog, we will explore the...
Narda FieldMan With ultrasonic distance meter
door CN Rood
The ultrasonic distance meter of the Narda electromagnetic field meter precisely measures the height above ground where the FieldMan is being operated, which makes the exact positioning of the measuring device much easier.
Anritsu Company Introduces Economical Field Master Handheld Spectrum Analyzer for General-Purpose RF Testing Applications
door CN Rood
Anritsu Company introduces the Field Master MS2070A handheld spectrum analyzers that provide the performance and field-proven durable platform of Anritsus Field Master family at an economical price. Providing necessary features and performance up to 3 GHz, the MS2070A conducts reliable and accurate RF measurements in a variety of general-purpose field, lab, and manufacturing environments.
New Phantom T4040 - 4 Mpx BSI Imaging
door CN Rood
Vision Research introduces its Phantom T4040 high-speed camera, surpassing the frame rate capabilities of other high-resolution, high-speed cameras and featuring an updated platform that is 50 percent lighter than the closest equivalent model. The T4040 camera features a groundbreaking back side illuminated (BSI) 2560 x 1664 sensor that maximizes light sensitivity with a peak quantum efficiency over 90 percent.
New AIM-TTi PowerFlex 4 quadrant Source Measure Unit
door CN Rood
AIM-TTi has released the New SMU4000 Series from Aim-TTi provides class leading performance at a new and affordable price point for a four quadrant SMU. Integrating a fast and agile, high power four quadrant voltage / current source and advanced precise voltage and current meters in a compact half rack 2U casing, capable of precisely supplying positive and negative voltages,...
Pickering Interfaces Announces Strategy for Reducing Test Development Time Using Simulation Tools
door CN Rood
Pickering Interfaces, a global supplier of modular signal switching and simulation solutions for use in electronic test and verification, announced the companys leading-edge hardware and software simulation tools. These tools enable test engineers to begin writing and verifying test program code today, freeing them from supply chain constraints.
HIOKI Launches DC Hipot Tester ST5680
door CN Rood
HIOKI has launched the DC Hipot tester ST5680 for the safety inspection process of battery modules. The DC Hipot test is one of the electrical safety tests in the module production of LIBs (lithium-ion batteries). The required test conditions depend on the standards required for each battery.
Pendulum Instruments Introduces 4-channel Frequency Counter/Analyzer
door CN Rood
The CNT-104S can simultaneously measure frequency, time, phase, and time interval error on four parallel inputs, allowing for parallel frequency measurements of multiple test objects or phase comparisons of reference clocks. The device offers a high level of performance with a time resolution of 7 ps, frequency resolution up to 13 digits/s, and a measuring speed of up to 20...
Spirent A2 400G Appliance Offers Industrys Best Value-to-Performance for High-Density Ethernet Testing
door CN Rood
The Spirent A2 400G Appliance is a flexible platform with high-density 400G ports for mission-critical scale emulation and select functional testing, such as throughput testing with traffic packet blasting, and proof of concept (PoC) labs to emulate a real-world service provider customer network. The next-generation 2U platform is available in 8-port and 16-port variants for high-density 400G testing and protocol...
Virinco and CN Rood Announce Partnership
door CN Rood
CN Rood will market and sell the WATS Test Data Management (TDM) platform developed to monitor and analyze electronics manufacturing test and repair data. With this award-winning technology, WATS will expand CN Rood's product range.
LCL Data Centers automates the measurements of fiber networks
door CN Rood
LCL operates five independent data centers In Belgium. The company offers years of experience and know-how in the field of data centers and colocation. Over the years, LCL has grown to offer its services to customers operating in almost all business sectors. With its new EXFO Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), LCL offers an automated OTDR service to detect problems in...
CN Rood appointed Aim-TTi Master Distributor BeNeLux , Nordics & Baltics
door CN Rood
Aim-TTi are developing their regional partner network in the BeNeLux, Nordics & Baltics regions. With the appointment of CN Rood as the regional partner and Master Distributor. CN Rood are established experts in Test & Measurement, bringing expanded support for Aim-TTi customers.
NI Technology for high tech optical sorting machine
door CN Rood
The Dutch company OptiServe maintains, manufactures and designs optical sorting machines. These sorting machines are used for sorting cut products in food and non-food processes. For OptiServe's new belt sorting machines, Xcalibur, NI (National Instruments) Integration partner VI Technologies developed the machine control, data acquisition, vision algorithms and valve control. NI distribution partner CN Rood spoke with Antoine van Kasteren...
Flanders Make Lommel invests in 540kW DC Simulation System for Electric Vehicles
door CN Rood
Flanders Make Lommel has granted CN Rood the contract to build a 540kW DC simulation system. This system will enable Flanders Make from Q3 2023 on to power and test next-generation battery packs including 800V & 1200V DC battery packs. In addition, the system will be used to power inverters of electric motors. The simulation system is modular and can...
CN Rood expands portfolio and enters Baltics
door CN Rood
CN Rood is expanding its market area to include the Baltics. CN Rood will initially enter this market as a distributor of NI (National Instruments) products. This further intensifies the successful cooperation with NI in both the Benelux and the Nordics. In addition, CN Roods portfolio has been enriched with the brands TMYTek and NH Research. CN Rood will represent...
New LXI MEMs-based optical fiber switches available in matrix and multiplexer versions
door CN Rood
Pickering Interfaces has introduced new models in its range of space-saving, versatile optical switches with the launch of the 65-280 (matrix) and 65-281 (multiplexer) plug-ins for the LXI 65-200 platform. The new matrix and MUX devices utilize MEMS technology, employing micro-mechanical mirrors to steer the optical signal, as opposed to optical prism devices. This reduces operation time, extends service life...
NI ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY-LEADING PXI VST
door CN Rood
NI has announced its most versatile and capable Vector Signal Transceiver (VST), the 3rdgeneration PXIe-5842 VST. NI, an industry leader in automated Wireless test and measurement, designed the 3rd Generation VST to provide customers the ability to build the next generation of wireless products. Compared to NIs second generation VST, the third generation offers continuous frequency coverage from 50MHz to...
Hioki releases battery insulation tester BT5525
door CN Rood
HIOKI has released the battery insulation tester BT5525 for battery production lines. The Battery insulation tester BT5525 is often used in production lines for lithium-ion battery (LIB) cells. It is a device to detect insulation defects that cause battery ignition or reduce longevity. Until now, it has been difficult to detect latent defects in battery cells, such as the presence...
Telestream SPG9000 Timing and Reference System Advances IP/Hybrid Timing with Dual Independent PTP Sources and Expanded Satellite Connectivity
door CN Rood
The SPG9000 is the most advanced Telestream synchronization product to date. Among its many timing and synchronization tools, the SPG9000 provides two independent 1G/10G IP ports over which Precision Time Protocol (PTP) messagingused extensively in IP video standards like ST 2110can be sent between all clocks and devices across separate networks to keep them synchronized with whatever device is designated...
Streamline the development of your functional test systems with NI TestScale
door CN Rood
NI TestScale, based on modular, off-the-shelf hardware, is aimed at testing high-volume PCBs for high-volume consumer, medical and other electronic devices. Customers can put digital and analogue I/O and power modules into a backplane that connects via USB to a PC with application software to test PCBs before they leave the factory. The modules can be installed in custom configurations...
Pickering Interfaces introduces new high-spec 18-slot PXIe chassis
door CN Rood
Pickering Interfaces, the leading supplier of modular signal switching and simulation solutions for use in electronic test and verification, launched its model 42-926-001 18-slot PXIe chassis, which offers Gen2 performance, is higher specd than competing models, with double the PXISA cooling spec per slot and more power to the backplane, and is available on shorter lead-times at a lower cost.
Meinberg Announces Latest Series of NTP Servers for Time & Frequency Synchronization
door CN Rood
Meinberg is proud to announce the launch of several new time servers to build upon the success of its popular LANTIME systems. We are already accepting orders for the Meinberg LANTIME M150, LANTIME M250, LANTIME M320, and LANTIME M450.
Use KVM extenders for a better working environment
door CN Rood
KVM stands for keyboard, video, and mouse,. A KVM extender is basically a device that extends these interfaces and enables remote access to a computer over distances from a few feet up to several miles, or even over the Internet. A KVM extender unit consists of a transmitter device, sometimes called local unit, and a receiver device, also called remote...
Tektronix Reimagines Performance and Portability in Oscilloscopes
door CN Rood
Unveiling the 2 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Tektronix, Inc unveiled the 2 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope (MSO), reimagining what is possible in test and measurement. The new 2 Series MSO can go seamlessly from the bench to the field and back, enabling workflows previously unimagined on a scope. It is the first portable oscilloscope to offer benchtop performance and the...
Hioki to Launch Three Battery Quality Testers in 2022 in Drive to Eliminate Battery Fires
door CN Rood
CN Rood is pleased to announce that in 2022 Hioki will launch three new measuring instruments designed to detect latent defects in quality inspections on battery production lines. The companys goal is to increase the safety of lithium-ion batteries, for which demand is growing worldwide. Development background Initiatives centered on moving society beyond its dependence on carbon-based fuels are gathering...
Customized 60kW bidirectional DC simulation system ready in six weeks
door CN Rood
For testing DC inverters and drive systems for trucks and heavy machinery, our customer was looking for a DC simulation system. To meet the requested specifications of minimum 1200V DC output, maximum 60kW and bidirectional option, a custom solution was needed. We spoke to Samuel Bondeson, account manager at CN Rood, about the realization of this project and how it...
Industrys first PXI LCR & SMU combo instrument
door CN Rood
Many semiconductor elements and electronics devices require both current-voltage (IV) and capacitance-voltage (CV) measurements to extract critical information about a manufacturing process or validate device performance.? Traditionally, IV measurements are made with a source measure unit (SMU), and the CV measurements are made with an LCR meter, capacitance measurement unit (CMU), or impedance analyzer. Systems needing both CV and IV...
Connecting the DUTS - innovative pull-through Mass Interconnect solution
door CN Rood
The SCOUT mass interconnect from MAC Panel was developed to maximise the performance potential of PXI based ATE systems. By eliminating cable harnesses between the PXI/PXIe instruments and the system interface, SCOUT offers unprecedented outright signal performance and stability when compared with traditional designs that relied on cable harnesses.
Efficint In-System programmeren van microcontrollers en geheugens met FlashRunner2.0
door CN Rood
FlashRunner 2.0 beschikt over 16 onafhankelijke parallelle programmeerkanalen en is geschikt voor 8,16 en 32 bit gebaseerde microcontrollers en serile geheugens.
CN Rood neemt ABtronix over
door CN Rood
CN Rood, koploper in kennis en oplossingen op het gebied van test- en meetapparatuur, breidt door de overname van ABtronix, professional T&M equipment, haar positie in de Benelux en Scandinavi verder uit. De producten en service van ABtronix sluiten perfect aan op het bestaande portfolio. Door de overname zijn de klanten van ABtronix ook in de toekomst verzekerd van de...
NI Announces New Software Bundle to Help Engineers Optimize Test Systems
door CN Rood
NI announced its Test Workflow subscription bundle for automating test systems. This offering expands engineers access to the software needed to design and automate a test or measurement system through a single software license.
ARBITRARY WAVEFORM GENERATORS
door CN Rood
2, 4 AND 8 CHANNEL ARBITRARY WAVEFORM GENERATORS Active TechnologiesArbitrary Waveform Generatorsmeet the demand of todays engineers offering a wide variety of signal types: analog digital mixed-signal multi-channel applications can be covered by Active Technologies instruments. As a result theAWG(Arbitrary Waveform Generator) andAFG(Arbitrary Function Generator) family helps you to generate with confidence waveforms of almost any imaginable shape: complex signals...
Pickering RF/Microwave Switching Solutions
door CN Rood
RF & Microwave Switches are devices that route high-frequency signals via impedance-matched transmission paths. They are used extensively in microwave test systems to flexibly connect instruments to devices under test (DUTs). This allows multiple tests to be performed with the same setup and eliminates the need for frequent cable connects and disconnects. Pickering RF/Microwave products include, SPDT, Transfer, MUX...
eGuide to RF Signals
door CN Rood
The eGuide to Signals The eGuide to Signals will help you navigate the RF spectrum and gain a better understanding about what kinds of signals might be present around you. Detailed examples are provided for popular signals often transmitted over the air. Examples of cellular, WLAN, P25, airport radar, and microwave ovens are provided. All signal examples have brief movies...
PicoVNA E-Cal 8.5 GHz Automated calibration kits
door CN Rood
Many owners and users of a vector network analyzer insist upon an automated calibration solution. Some of the benefits are obvious: automation can provide extra speed, efficiency and a simplified process. But did you know that automated VNA calibration can also improve overall calibration quality and even reduce uncertainties or errors? ThePicoVNA 108 achieves calibration automation to full published specification...
Vector network analysis for the many
door CN Rood
PicoVNA 100 Series, 6 GHz and 8.5 GHz VNA Once the domain of an elite few, microwave measurement has encroached into the lives of scientists, educators, surveyors, inspectors, engineers and technicians alike. Todays microwave measurements need to be straightforward, portable, accurate, cost-effective, easy to learn and as fast and automated as possible. PicoVNAs are all-new, UK-designed, professional USB-controlled, laboratory grade...
Benefits of pre-compliance testing
door CN Rood
If youre developing a product, youre making financial, time, and sometimes, an emotional investment in getting the product to market. The last thing you want is to get held up by compliance testing failures. Incorporating a pre-compliance solution into your work processes provides numerous benefits, including: Early identification of potential EMI/EMC issues that may delay time-to-market and increase development costs...
Isotropic behaviour, the forgotten specification Part I
door CN Rood
EMC testing labs use electric (E-)field probes to determine the electric field strength generated during radiated immunity testing. The E-field probe is the (only) absolute reference to verify the value of the generated electric field strength. Therefore, the accuracy of E-field probes is of the utmost importance.Over the years many probe manufacturers specify the probe accuracy in different ways. In...
Making conducted and radiated emissions measurements
door CN Rood
Did you know that 50% of projects fail EMI/EMC testing the first time? Intertek Testing Services reports that roughly half of products fail the initial EMC test due to a failure to apply EMC principles, lack of EMC/EMI knowledge, incorrect applications of EMC regulations, unpredicted interactions among circuit elements, or incorporation of non-compliant modules or subassemblies into the final product....
QUANTUM COMPUTING THE NEXT INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
door CN Rood
The AWG (Arbitrary Waveform Generator) in this calibration flow is a class of widely available signal sources. In the manipulate stage, an AWG is used to excite the qubit and move it to a particular state. The AWG can send a pulse shape to the processor in the experimental system and use the waveform to adjust the qubit, secure correct...
Fast Pulse Generators and high resolution (16bit) Fast Arbitrary Waveform Generators
door CN Rood
Active Technologies portfolio includes a wide set of Fast Pulse Generators and high resolution (16bit) Fast Arbitrary Waveform Generators Fast rise and fall time < 70 ps Sub-nano second pulse width < 300ps Wide output range up to 24V Scalable solutions from 2 to 32 output channels. Pulse Rider The Pulse Rider Generator series (5Vpp - 70ps rise time) the...
Welkom op [RE]CONNECT (NIDays) in Eindhoven op 23/9
door CN Rood
Op 23 September is er weer de jaarlijkse test en meettechnologie conferentie, in het verleden als NIDays door National Instruments (NI) georganiseerd. Ons nieuwe [RE]CONNECT EVENT vindt plaats op de Brainport Industries Campus, in Eindhoven. We zouden het erg waarderen je (weer) eens persoonlijk te kunnen ontmoeten. Vergroot je kennis, leer over de nieuwste technologien en ontmoet en spreek andere...
Keithley Parametric Curve Tracer for electrical characterizion of High Power discrete devices
door CN Rood
Developing and using MOSFETS, IGBTs, diodes and other high power devices requires comprehensive device-level characterization such as breakdown voltage, on-state current and capacitance measurements. Keithleys line of high power Parametric Curve Trace configurations supports the full spectrum of device types and test parameters. Keithleys Parametric Curve Trace configurations include everything necessary for the characterization engineer to develop a complete test...
Free Hioki Battery Test webinar.
door CN Rood
Battery Testing: Solutions by HIOKI 35 years ago HIOKI introduced their first battery tester. Since then a wide portfolio of instruments for all battery testing needs has been established, from battery R&D to production, quality assurance and maintenance. Find out where insulation testers, resistance meters, impedance analyzers and volt meters come into play in battery testing - and of course...
Why use a power rail probe over a passive or differential probe?
door CN Rood
Traditional power integrity applications typically use passive or differential probes to measure power rails. The changing technology landscape means designers need higher accuracy ripple measurements with very fast transitions pushing into multiple GHz range. New design challenges call for new measurement equipment that can minimize noise from the measurement tools while also offering more bandwidth to see more signal content....
Hioki Memory HiLoggers, 2020 Good Design Award !
door CN Rood
Hioki Memory HiLoggers are high-speed data loggers for recording multiple channels of voltage, temperature, resistance or humidity signals, some models providing complete isolation between channels and strong noise resistance. The LR8450 offers 1 ms sampling across up to 120 channels, and can be paired with 5 different types of plug-in input units. New input modules measure strain and distortion, ideal...
High Power SourceMeasureUnits for Electrical Testing of High Power discrete devices
door CN Rood
The 2650 Series High Power SourceMeter SMU Instruments are designed specifically for characterizing and testing high voltage/current electronics and power semiconductors, such as diodes, FETs, and IGBTs, high brightness LEDs, DC-DC converters, batteries, solar cells, and other high power materials, components, modules, and subassemblies. They deliver unprecedented power, precision, speed, flexibility, and ease of use to improve productivity in R&D,...
Probe Stations for on-wafer Electrical Characterization of High Power discrete devices
door CN Rood
The High Power Probestations from MPI enable accurate on-wafer electrical measurements on High Power devices ( transistors, diodes, thryristors, etc ) up to 3 kV triaxial / 10 kV coaxial and 600 A (pulsed). MPI High Power Technologies include High Voltage, High Current and High Power Probes. High Power Chucks, with low contact resistance and gold plated chuck top, for...