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LeCroy WaveAce Oscilloscopes

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Debug with Confidence

• 40 MHz, 60 MHz, 100 MHz, 200 MHz and 300 MHz bandwidths
• 2 and 4 channel models available
• Sample rates up to 2 GS/s
• Longest memory in class - up to 10 kpts/Ch (20 kpts interleaved)
• 5.7″ bright color display on all models
• 32 automatic measurements
• 4 math functions plus FFT
• Large internal waveform and setup storage
• Multi-language user interface and context sensitive help
• USB connections for memory sticks, printers and PCs

Starting at $695

Smart Capabilities

Pass Fail Mask Testing

The Pass/Fail test will quickly identify waveforms that fail the customizable mask test.

Using the FFT

The FFT displays the frequency content of a signal for in-depth analysis and can be viewed in linear or logarithmic scale.

Tools for Improved Debugging

Long Capture – 10 kpts/Ch and 20 kpts interleaved to capture more time and show more waveform details

Pass/Fail Testing – quickly identify failing devices and when failures occur

Math and Measure – 4 basic math functions plus FFT and 32 automatic measurement parameters

Large Internal Storage – save 20 waveforms and 20 setups to the internal WaveAce memory Connectivity – USB for mass storage, printing and PC control plus LAN for fast data  transfer

Waveform Sequence Recorder – record and play back up to 2,500 waveforms

Key Specifications

Bandwidth - 40 MHz, 60 MHz, 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 300 MHz
Channels - 2 or 4
Memory - up to 10 kpts/Ch, 20 kpts interleaved
Sample Rate - up to 2 GS/s
Display - 5.7″ Color QVGA Display
Connectivity - USB Host, USB Device, RS-232, LAN

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Huawei to Build 40G National Network

Huawei Awarded Contract to Build 40G National Backbone Network for China Mobile

[Shenzhen, China, 30 November, 2010] Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today announced that it has been selected as the provider to build an 80×40G WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) national backbone network for China Mobile. Upon its completion, the network wavelength capacity will be upgraded from 10G to 40G, which will enable China Mobile to offer more ultra-broadband services and bring an enriched service experience to its subscribers.

China Mobile’s significant investments in 3G and broadband have resulted in an increase in service traffic that has strained its legacy 10G backbone network nearly to the point of capacity. In response to this, China Mobile issued a call for bids in June 2010 for its Shanghai-Nanjing-Hangzhou 40G national backbone network project. This project is the first trial of an OTN (optical transport network) national backbone network in China and it covers core areas in the Yangtze River delta, including Shanghai, Nanjing, and Hangzhou.

“Huawei’s industry-leading 40G solution and our experience in deploying 40G networks have enabled us to become the leader in the global optical transport industry and the global 40G industry,” said Christian Chua, president, Transport Network Product Line, Huawei. “Our 40G OTN solution will enable China Mobile to meet the growing service demands on its network so that its subscribers can enjoy an unmatched service experience.”

Huawei’s 40G OTN solution incorporates industry-leading technologies, such as ultra-high 40G bandwidth per wavelength, an ultra-large OTN capacity, and an OTN bandwidth pool, which enables the quick deployment of networks and the flexible and efficient provisioning of services. Huawei’s solution features an ODUk-SNCP protection mechanism that works at the electrical layer to dramatically enhance network reliability.

Huawei provides operators around the world with premium WDM/OTN, MSTP (multi-service transport platform)/Hybrid MSTP, microwave series products, as well as end-to-end transport solutions. According to a report released last month by the consulting firm Ovum, Huawei currently holds the top position in the global optical transport market and is also ranked number one in the global WDM/OTN and 40G market segments. (source www.huawei.com)

About Huawei:

Huawei is a leading telecom solutions provider. Through continuous customer-centric innovation, they have established end-to-end advantages in Telecom Network Infrastructure, Application & Software, Professional Services and Devices. With comprehensive strengths in wireline, wireless and IP technologies, Huawei has gained a leading position in the All-IP convergence age. Their products and solutions have been deployed in over 100 countries and have served 45 of the world’s top 50 telecom operators, as well as one third of the world’s population

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Properties of Grounding Distance

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First Handheld With Ethernet, SONET/SDH, OTN, and Fibre-Channel Testing

Bluelight Technology Introduces Handheld, Lightweight All-In-One Network Test Solution

BlueScope BL6000A is The First Handheld With Ethernet, SONET/SDH, OTN, and Fibre-Channel Testing in a Single Device

San Jose, Calif. — Bluelight Technology, the leading developer and manufacturer of innovative, handheld network test and measurement devices for the telecommunications industry, today announced the availability of the BlueScope  BL6000A all-in-one, multiprotocol network test and measurement solution. The BL6000A is the industry’s most versatile, lightweight, handheld device that combines Ethernet (1GE and 10GE), SONET/SDH (up to 10G), Optical Transport Network (OTN) (up to ODU-2F), and Fibre Channel (up to 10x) testing in a single ultra- lightweight, handheld platform.

The easy-to-use and compact BL6000A features a productivity-enhancing user interface architecture that includes both an intuitive, touch-screen-enabled graphical user interface (GUI) in addition to an integrated keypad for data entry. The comprehensive array of network types that can be analyzed with the BL6000A eliminates the need for multiple devices, reducing overall costs, saving valuable space, and providing convenience and valuable time savings and flexibility for technicians in the field. Based on open architectures for both software and hardware that enable future expansion, the newest BlueScope is updateable as industry test and measurement needs change.

“We’re very excited to offer the test and measurement industry a multiprotocol test instrument that’s as technologically advanced and simple-to-use as the BlueScope BL6000A,” said James Jeong, Bluelight Technology’s CEO and co-founder. “The fact that a field technician now only needs to carry one testing device to ensure network performance saves our clients money and makes their technicians significantly more efficient and productive. This is a must-own for any network operator.”

Using the same form factor that has proven popular in previous BlueScope models, the BL6000A includes a host of standard connections to support many different media interfaces such as 10GbE (XFP), optic1000 BASE-SX/LX/ZX, and 100 FX and copper 10/100/1000 BASE-T. Results and analysis are easily accessible via an integrated file management system that enables the saving of data such as test results, log files, screen captures, and packet captures directly to a portable memory device using the USB port. The USB port also provides an ideal mechanism for future software changes and/or upgrades, which can also be performed via an FTP connection.

The powerful BL6000A carries out an impressive array of network performance tests, over any type of network. The truly unique benefit is the addition of testing for SONET/SDH networks, which can be analyzed for frequency offset generation, frequency power measurements, round-trip delay measurements, and more. Users can also select unframed rates to perform physical layer testing for OTN (OTU-2 to OTU-2F), Fibre Channel (1x to 10x), Ethernet (1GE to 10GE), and SONET/SDH (STM-1 to STM-64/OC3 to OC-192). SONET/SDH testing is additionally enhanced by a multichannel view capability, which allows users to view activities on as many as 48 channels simultaneously.

Up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks can be tested for throughput on up to 32 independent streams, packet flooding, packet capture and analysis, network discovery, and autonegotiation capture. IP application tests such as Ping, DNS, and DHCP can be run and cables can be checked for faults or irregular impedance. Combine all this with analysis of Fibre Channel networks and the BL6000A can analyze nearly any network architecture or element a telecom, cable, or private network technician may encounter.

“Our goal has always been to be a trendsetter for the test and measurement space,” continued Jeong. “This new product represents years of innovation based on listening to what our customers and partners needed and mapping our development plans to those needs.” (source www.bluelighttec.com)

Key Features and Benefits

• Anytime, anywhere Ethernet/SONET/SDH/OTN/Fiber Channel testing
• Compact, ultra lightweight form factor
• Intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) - Reduces training time
• Eliminates the need for multiple test instruments - Reduces cost of ownership
• Open architecture H/W and S/W platforms - Capabilities to Support the Expansion of Your T&M Needs on a Higher Scale
• SONET/SDH - Tx Overhead Byte Sequence Generation Up to 256 bytes - Rx Overhead Byte Capture Up to 256 events  K1/K2 bytes are captured together - Multi-Channel Monitoring Concurrent real time monitoring function up to 48 x AU3 and 28 x TU11/12
• 1G/10G Ethernet -32 Multi-stream Traffic Generation & Analysis Layer 1/2/3/4 packets & fully customized packets  - Powerful built-in Packet Capture/Decode Dual ports or Single port  -Packet Jitter Test in RFC2544  -Real Time Traffic Monitoring -Packet Flooding -Wireless LAN (WiFi) -VoIP / IPTV -100FX optical

General Specifications

• Hybrid user interface (UI) with graphical color touch-screen and also keypad at the same time, user-friendly
• Supports multi-physical ports such as 1 10GbE (XFP), fiber 1000 BASE-SX/LX/ZX, 100FX, and copper 10/100/1000 BASE-T on one platform
• Be able to upgrade a new software version via USB or FTP.
• File Manager: Be able to copy testing results, log files, screen capture and packet capture files to USB memory card
• Simplifies the troubleshooting of VoIP and IPTV services at the residential gateway
• Optical power measurement
• Customizable test profiles for quick and efficient test set configuration

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World’s First Commercial Space Station

Orbital Technologies and RSC Energia to Launch World’s First Commercial Space Station

Private Russian company and lead contractor for the Federal Space Agency of the Russian Federation collaborate to commercialize space.

Moscow – Orbital Technologies and Rocket and Space Corporation Energia (RSC Energia) announced today their intentions to build, launch, and operate the world’s first Commercial Space Station (CSS). The station will be utilized by private citizens, professional crews as well as corporate researchers interested in conducting their scientific programs onboard the world’s first commercially available human spaceflight platform.

The CEO of Orbital Technologies, Sergey Kostenko said, “I am pleased to announce our intention to provide the global marketplace a commercially available orbital outpost. Once launched and operational, the CSS will provide a unique destination for commercial, state and private spaceflight exploration missions.” Mr. Kostenko continued, “The CSS will be a valuable addition to the global base of orbital assets. We look forward to working with corporate entities, state governments and private individuals from around the world.”

The CSS will be man-tended, with a crew capability of up to seven people. Space-certified elements, modules and technologies of the highest quality and reliability will be used in the construction of the station. The CSS will be serviced by the Russian Soyuz and Progress spacecraft, as well other transportation systems available in the global marketplace. Such arrangements are enabled through the station’s unified docking system that will allow any commercial crew and cargo capability developed in the Unites States, Europe and China.

The CSS’s use will fall under three broad areas:

First, it will be hub for commercial activity, scientific research and development in low Earth orbit. Orbital Technologies has several customers already under contract from different segments of industry and the scientific community, representing such areas as medical research and protein crystallization, materials processing, and the geographic imaging and remote sensing industry. Kostenko commented, “We also have proposals for the implementation of media projects. And, of course, some parties are interested in short duration stays on the station for enjoyment.”

“We consider the Commercial Space Station a very interesting project, encouraging private participation. It will attract private investment for the Russian space industry,” said Vitaly Davydov, Deputy Head of Federal Space Agency of the Russian Federation.

Second, because of the design and its orbital inclination, the CSS will serve as an emergency refuge for the ISS crew, should it become necessary.

“There is a possibility for the ISS crew to leave their station for several days. For example, if a required maintenance procedure or a real emergency were to occur, without the return of the ISS crew to Earth, habitants could use the CSS as a safe haven,” said Alexey Krasnov, Head of Manned Spaceflight Department, Federal Space Agency of the Russian Federation.

“We are pleased to be the general contractor of this ambitious project. For over a decade, RSC Energia’s engineers have outlined and planned for the production of the CSS. Having 40 years of experience in building orbiting space platforms, RSC Energia has the technical resources and expertise; and is poised to build the CSS in a short period of time,” said V. Lopota, President, RSC Energia.

“Finally, the CSS will be a true gateway to the rest of the solar system. A short stop-over at our station will be the perfect beginning of a manned circumlunar flight. Deep space manned exploration missions planned in the next decade are also welcome to use the CSS as a waypoint and a supply station,” continued Mr. Kostenko.

Details about the project are located at www.orbitaltechnologies.ru. Updates will be made regularly. Prospective customers, partners, and suppliers are encouraged to contact Orbital Technologies regarding potential involvement with the Commercial Space Station project. (source orbitaltechnologies.ru)

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Megger Demo Blowout Sale

Megger Demo Equipment Blowout Sale

Deep Discounts on Megger Demo Electrical Test and Measurement Equipment* (90-Day Warranty on all Demo Equipment - Valid for U.S. residents only - While They Last)

PFL20M1500-2 - Power Fault Locator 120V
$24,500 List Price | $21,683 Selling Price Quote Request

PFL40A2000-18 - Power Fault Locator
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Delta 2000 - Automatic Insulation Power Factor Test Set 120 VAC, 60 Hz
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Delta 3000 - Automatic Insulation Power Factor Test Set with “PowerDB Onboard” software 120V/60 Hz
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MPRT 8430H4T6A0 - Relay Test Set 4 Voltage/4 Current Channels
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MCT1600 - Current Transformer Saturation, Ratio/Polarity Tester
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PA-9 PLUS - Power Analyser
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METS6100-163 - 3-Phase Watthour Meter Test Set
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FRAX101 - Sweep Frequency Analyzer
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IDAX300 - Insulation Diagnostic Analyzer
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SVERKER 760 - Relay Test Set
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S1-5010-(MN4886) - Insulation Testers
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PMM-1 (MN4022,MN4023 & MN4232) - Power Multi-meter Multifunction Measuring Instrument
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EGIL (MN5607,MN5608 & MN5609) - Circuit Breaker Analyzer
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BITE 2P - Battery Tester with Printer
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BITE 3 - Battery Tester
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BGFT -  Battery Ground Fault Tracer, 110/220V, 50/60 Hz
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VIDAR - Vacuum Bottle Tester 115V/230V, 50/60Hz. 10-60kV DC Test Voltage
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B10E - B10E SoftStart, power supply unit includes cable set and transport case
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MJOLNER 200 - Microhmeter without accessories
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TM1800 - Circuit Breaker Analyzer System
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TM1800 Standard unit includes (1) basic unit, (1) control module, (1) timing m/r module and (1) analog module. Includes CABA Win software. Quote Request

MTDR1 - Cable Analysis System
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ODEN AT-3X - Primary Current Injection Test Set
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ODEN AT/3X 240V, 50/60Hz. Primary current injection test set with timer, ammeter and three current units with additional 30/60V output. Includes two wheel cart. Cable set are not included and must be ordered separately. See listing of cable sets under optional accessories. Quote Request

S1-1054 - 10kV Insulation Resistance Tester
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Are You Taking Advantage of Section 179?

US Customers - Are You Taking Advantage of Section 179?

A tax break called “Section 179″ that lets small businesses treat qualifying property purchases as expenses and deduct them from their taxable income.

Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment purchased or financed during the tax year. That means that if you buy (or lease) a piece of qualifying equipment, you can deduct the FULL PURCHASE PRICE from your gross income. It’s an incentive created by the U.S. Government to encourage businesses to buy equipment and invest in themselves.  “be sure to consult your tax adviser”

Tax Section 179

What is the Section 179 Deduction?

Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment purchased or financed during the tax year. That means that if you buy (or lease) a piece of qualifying equipment, you can deduct the FULL PURCHASE PRICE from your gross income. It’s an incentive created by the U.S. Government to encourage businesses to buy equipment and invest in themselves.

How Does Section 179 Work?

When your business buys certain pieces of equipment, it typically gets to write them off a little at a time through depreciation. In other words, if your company spends $50,000 on a equipment, it gets to write off at $10,000 a year for five years.

Now, while it’s true that this is better than no write off at all, most business owners would really prefer to write off the entire equipment purchase price for the year they buy it.

In fact, if a business could write off the entire amount, they might add more equipment this year instead of waiting. This is the purpose behind Section 179… to motivate the American economy (and your business) to move in a positive direction. For most small businesses adding total equipment, software etc totaling less than $500,000 in 2010, the entire cost can be written-off on the 2010 tax return.

Who Qualifies for Section 179?

All businesses that purchase or finance less than $2,000,000 in business equipment during tax year 2010 should qualify for the Section 179 Deduction.

Electing the Section 179 Deduction | Form 4562

If you are a small or medium-sized business owner who has purchased or leased equipment in 2010 and placed it into service during the calendar year, then you need to elect to take the Section 179 Deduction to ensure that your business captures the available tax savings.

Leasing and Section 179

Did you know that your company can lease equipment and still take full advantage of the Section 179 deduction? In fact, leasing equipment and/or software with the Section 179 deduction in mind is a preferred financial strategy for many businesses, as it can significantly help with not only cash flow, but with profits as well.

Non-Tax | Capital Lease

The main benefit of a non-tax capital lease is that you can still take full advantage of the Section 179 Deduction, yet make smaller payments.

With a non-tax capital lease you can acquire and write off up to $500,000 worth of equipment this year, without actually spending $500,000 this year. A small business that is managing cash flow can leverage a non-tax capital lease and still take the Section 179 Deduction.

Examples of non-tax capital leases include a ‘$1 Buyout Lease’ and a ‘10% Purchase Upon Termination (PUT) Lease’. In many cases, the amount you save in taxes will be MORE than the total of your first year’s payments.

Equipment Financing

You may also obtain an equipment loan using an Equipment Finance Agreement (EFA) and still take the Section 179 Deduction.

Advantages of Leasing and Financing

The obvious advantage to leasing or financing equipment and then taking the Section 179 Deduction is the fact that you can deduct the full amount of the equipment, without paying the full amount this year. The amount you save in taxes can actually exceed the payments, making this a very bottom-line friendly deduction.

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Save Thousands with Vibration Analysis Package

Save Thousands with the Commtest Vibration Analysis Package Promotion - Limited Time Only

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LeCroy LogicStudio Demo Video

LeCroy Demo at the 2010 Embedded Systems Conference

LeCroy LogicStudio Logic Analyzers - Logic analyzers are known to be slow, complicated and expensive but Logic Studio changes all this by delivering a powerful feature set, high performance hardware and an intuitive point and click user-interface. With timing cursors, history mode, I2C, SPI and UART decoding, powerful triggering and simple navigation the PC is transformed in to an all-in-one debug machine. Pair the LogicStudio 16 with a WaveJet 300A oscilloscope and debug systems with analog, digital and serial data signals.

Unique Feature Set

From basic tools like timing cursors that snap to the edge of a waveform to protocol decoding of I2C, SPI and UART busses LogicStudio provides a rich feature set for faster, smarter debug. History mode will display previously captured data and the powerful, flexible triggering will help solve the most complicated problems.

Easy to Use

The intuitive user-interface works with basic mouse operations. To pan the waveforms simply click and drag, Use the mouse wheel to zoom in or scan the waveforms with the magnification toll to get a great view of the details. With all the debug tools accessible from the main screen, debugging is simple, efficient and just 1 mouse click away.

Digital, Serial, Analog

Turn the PC into a mixed signal oscilloscope by connecting both a LogicStudio 16 and a WaveJet 300A oscilloscope. View digital, serial and analog waveforms simultaneously, directly on the PC display. This combination of waveforms provides insight that a traditional logic analyzer cannot. 

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RF Calibration Cost Cutter

Cut the cost of RF calibration in half

The Fluke 9640A Series is the key component in an RF and microwave calibration system. It enables you to accurately calibrate a broad RF measurement workload at half the cost of a typical high performance calibration system. Unlike general purpose signal generators, the 9640A Series dramatically improves efficiency and capacity by reducing complexity, de-skilling, and speeding up calibration times. Automating calibration using MET/CAL Plus software to take control of the unit or device under test and all system instruments will increase system capacity by up to 25% and free 50% of the system operator’s time to perform other tasks. What’s New? 9640A-LPNX model with reduced close-in phase noise and specifications down to 1 Hz offsets Enhanced leveled sine level and attenuation accuracy Optional integrated 50 MHz frequency counter Unique 10 uHz enhanced leveled sine frequency setting resolution at all frequencies Leveled sine minimum output frequency of 1 mHz External phase modulation Narrow range-locked sweep New accessory: 9600FLT 1 GHz wide offset phase noise filter Find out how the Fluke 9640A Series can be the key component in your RF and microwave calibration system: Get product details and request a quote

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