Testing and Measuring Workshop on March, 2018

A practical guide to selecting RS232, GPIB, LAN, USB, or Wi-Fi for test equipment based on connection range, networking needs, computer compatibility, and instrument control requirements.

Both Shore A and Shore D are used to measure material hardness, but each scale is suited to a different group of materials. Soft rubber, silicone, or elastic gaskets are typically tested using Shore A, whereas hard plastics, engineering plastics, and materials with low deformation are better suited to Shore D

Equipment restarts in a factory setting can be attributed to voltage sags, momentary power outages, electrical noise, overheating, or hardware faults. For incidents that last only a few power cycles, a power quality analyzer can capture voltage, current, and waveform data at the exact moment of the reset, thereby helping engineers determine whether the power supply is the cause

This FAQ explains basic oscilloscope concepts, key selection factors, the purpose of Bluetooth multimeters, and the practical difference between OW18B and B35T+ models.

An oscilloscope can display a lower amplitude than the true signal when its bandwidth is not high enough. This article explains bandwidth, the 5x rule, and rise time in practical terms.