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A/D Takes an analog signal and changes it to a digital signal. A/D Converter Takes an analog signal and changes it to a digital signal. AA Battery Tester Absolute Encoders Meaure motion by resolving unique signal output for every movement. Absorbing Clamps Measure radiated emissions of cables. AC Current Alternates direction of flow cyclically. AC AC Inverters A device which cleans AC Sinewave signals from an AC source. AC Controllers AC Current Clamps Measures AC voltage and current without contacting condutors. AC Current Probes AC DC Meters AC DC Programmable Power Supplies AC Electronic Loads AC Hipot AC Power Supplies Supply Alternating Current (AC) electricity to output loads. AC Programmable Power Supplies AC Shunts AC Sources Waveform of an Alternating Current circuit is typically a perfect sine wave cycling up and down. AC Voltage Detectors AC/DC Clamps Measure AC-DC amperage without contacting conductors. AC/DC Converters Devices that transform alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). AC/DC Meters AC/DC Power Supplies Accelerometers Convert acceleration into electrical signals, usually denoted as a "g" or gravitational unit. Acoustic Analyzers Acoustics The study of sound in the scope of eTesters. Active Filters Require power to operate, using active devices and passive components in a frequency-selective network, only passing certain frequencies. Actuators Converts a signal to an action. Adapters Interfaces that facilitate interconnect between two dissimilar elements. ADC Takes an analog signal and changes it to a digital signal. ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line with transmission rates of 8 MBps downstream and 768Kbps upstream over twisted pair. ADSL Test Analyze the integrity of Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Lines. ADSL Testers ADSL2 12 Mbits/s downstream and 3.5 Mbits/s upload speed. ADSL2+ Doubles the bandwidth (ADSL) close up, boosts it nicely in middling ranges and pushes high-speed always-on data over telephone lines out to 18,000 feet. AdvancedTCA Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture Aerospace Test of aloft craft and equipment . AFDX Aircraft data network for safety critical applications. AFDX Avionics Full Duplex Switched Ethernet AFM Nanometer size probe which scans for surface deflections. Agilent Fixtures Position and connect a pcb to it's test nodes and interfaces to ATE. Agilent VEE Graphical programming environment AIM Amplitude Intensity Modulation Air Data Testers Air Flow Meter Measure velocity or pressure of the wind. Air Quality Aircraft Aircraft Test is comprised of Aircraft data collection, monitoring, communication and analysis tools. Alligator Clips Jaw like spring loaded gripping teeth test lead connector. Alpha Beta Two types of particle radiation. Alternating Current Current Alternates direction of flow cyclically. Alternator Testers Altimeters Altitude Chambers Simulate air pressure, temperature and humidity at different elevations. AM Amplitude Modulation is a wave that is in direct proportion to the modulating signal. AM/FM Generators Ammeters Measure in amperes the magnitude of current. Amplifiers Increase the amplitude of a signal. Amplitude Intensity Modulation Amplitude Intensity Modulation Amprobe Measure AC or AC-DC amperage without contacting conductors. Analog Representation of a signal that varies over an infinite range of values. Analog Comparators Compare voltage values. Analog Data Acquisition Analog Data Acquistion Analog I/O Analog I/O are Devices that have the capability of sending and receiving analog signals. Analog Inputs Condition, scale, linearize, A/D convert and communicate sensory input. Analog Instruments Analog Multimeters Electronic measurement instruments that combine multiple functions in a single unit and output information through an analog display, consisting of a series of scales and a needle. Analog Oscilloscopes Analog oscilloscopes directly apply a voltage being measured to an electron beam moving across the oscilloscope screen, which deflects the beam up and down, tracing the waveform on the screen. (fluffah.phy.uncwil.edu) Analog to Digital Converter Takes an analog signal and changes it to a digital signal. Analog Voltmeters Measure voltage, displaying the measurements on an analog display. Analyzer Probes A connection to test target point or node. Analyzers Examine data methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelations. Anechoic Chambers Rooms isolated from electromagnetic radiation, that also prevent the reflection of waves. Anemometers Measure velocity or pressure of the wind. Antenna Analyzers Collect, store, and display information on the output of an antenna. Antenna Measurement Antenna Software Antennas Any structure or device used to collect or radiate electromagnetic waves. AOI Automated Optical Inspection ARB Produce repeating sine, triangle, square, ramp, pulse, or DC waveforms. Arbitrary Waveform Generators Produce repeating sine, triangle, square, ramp, pulse, or DC waveforms. Arc Fault Testers ARINC Abbreviation for Aeronautical Radio, Inc., develops transportation communications standards. ARINC 429 Standard that is used on virtually all commercial aircraft. ARINC 629 ARINC 629 refers to the ARINC 629 data bus standard. (arinc.com) ARINC 664 Avionics Full Duplex Switched Ethernet ARINC 708 Describes the characteristics of an airborne pulse Doppler Weather Radar system intended for installation in commercial transport type aircraft. ARINC 717 Standard for a Digital Expandable Flight Data Acquisition and Recording System ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuits are application specific custom made ICs. Asynchronous Transfer Mode Testing Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) communications and network equipment includes three primary testing phases: conformance verification; interoperability testing; performance benchmarking ATA Advanced Technology Attachment ATE Automated Test Equipment: Equipment that automatically analyzes functional or static parameters to evaluate performance. ATE Consultants ATE Fixtures Holding and positioning assemblies to guide UUT I/O access by automated test equipment. ATE Integrators Develop and build all or part of automatic test systems. ATE Software Software for equipment designed to automatically analyze functional or static parameters of electronic assemblies in order to evaluate performance degradation. (itmconsulting.org) ATLAS Abbreviated Test Language for Avionics Systems ATM Testing Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) communications and network equipment includes three primary testing phases: conformance verification; interoperability testing; performance benchmarking ATM Analyzers Analysis of asynchronous transfer mode communications and networks. ATML Automatic Test Markup Language Atomic Force Microscopes Nanometer size probe which scans for surface deflections. Atomic Oscillators Use atoms and molecules as the resonator. ATPG Automatic Test Program Generation or Automatic Test Pattern Generation ATSC "Advanced Television Systems Committee" digital television standard. Attenuators Reduces the amplitude of a signal without appreciably distorting its waveform. ATX Power Supply Testers Audio Electrical conversion of a sound pressure wave. Audio Amplifiers This topic is for test equipment that is designed for the testing of audio amplifiers. Audio Analyzers Evaluate acoustic, electro, and mechano frequencies. Audio Anechoic Chambers Audio Cable Testers Audio Generators Produce audio waveforms for use in analysis of devices that employ audio signal. Audio Signal Sources Audio Spectrum Analyzers Examine audio frequencies between 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Audio Test Audio Testers Automatic Test Equipment Automated Test Equipment: Equipment that automatically analyzes functional or static parameters to evaluate performance. Automatic Test System Automated Test Equipment: Equipment that automatically analyzes functional or static parameters to evaluate performance. Automotive Diagnostics Check a vehicle's components and sub systems. Automotive Test The testing of automobiles. Avionics Aviation electronics Avionics Full Duplex Switched Ethernet Aircraft data network for safety critical applications. AWG Produce repeating sine, triangle, square, ramp, pulse, or DC waveforms. |
