Extensive experience with a wide variety of lab equipment from various manufacturers, including experience with virtually every type of test equipment used in conjunction with the development and mass production of electronics.
- Oscilloscopes
- Tektronix DPO4000, Tektronix TDS744, plus experience with dozens more
- Edge-triggers, math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, integrate, differentiate, FFT, etc.)
- In-depth bus debug and triggering (RS-232/422/485, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, TCP/IP, arbitrary parallel, etc.)
- Multi-channel and complex triggers (setup/hold analysis for violations, rise/fall times, mixed time and frequency domain analysis)
- Noise, spurs, and harmonics analysis
- AC/DC coupling
- Use of GPIB bus for data collection automation
- Use with passive and active probes up to 1 GHz
- Video analysis (NTSC and PAL)
- Network Analyzers
- Agilent/HP Rohde & Schwarz Test Sets
- 2- and 4-port S-Parameter test sets, differential and single-ended
- Vector and Scalar Signal Analyzers
- Bode Plots, Smith Charts, VSWR
- Input/output matching for amplifiers, mixers, attenuators, diplexers, and baluns
- Input matching for log and power detectors, IQ demodulators, and antenna
- Spectrum Analyzers
- High Power measurements
- Fast time domain measurements
- Use in production environments for tests of antennas and radio performance
- Active FET probes
- Vector Signal Analyzers
- Phase/magnitude demodulation for multi-symbol communication
- Measurement of signals down to -130 dBm (sub 10 Hz RES BW measurements)
- Logic Analyzers
- Bench top and USB-based test sets
- Communication debug (parallel and serial interfaces) with both synchronous and asyncronous protocols
- Complex intermittent problem debug
- Video Analyzers
- Analog video (NTSC and PAL) quality measurements, luminance, chrominance, sync
- Signal Generators
- Arbitrary Waveform Generators
- Sine, square, sawtooth waveform generation at various frequencies
- Multimeters
- Voltmeters, ammeters, ohmeters, thermocouples, true RMS, diode and continuity checking
- Data Acquisition Cards (DAQs)
- Stand-alone, PCI-, and USB-based devices with various sensing and instrumentation capabilities
- Software Defined Radios (SDR)
- Programmable radios used for various RF development and production activities
