Space Electronics, Inc. Announces Shason Instruments' 32-Channel Automated RF Wideband Reliability Test Station
Source: Space Electronics/Maxwell Technologies
San Diego, CA. Space Electronics, Inc. (SEi), a part of Maxwell Technologies Electronic Components Group, announced today it has released its new line of Shason Instruments Power Amplifier Automated Reliability Test Sets (PAARTS). These systems are capable of performing 3-temperature life tests on discrete transistors, monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), hybrid microwave integrated circuits (HMICs), and RF/microwave module assemblies.
The Shason Instruments test system consists of hardware and software used to initiate, supervise, and record temperature, electrical, and RF performance parameters automatically throughout the test duration. The devices-under-test (DUTs) do not have to be identical circuits or even circuits of similar design and function since each DUT has independent bias, temperature, and RF control.
The test station is operated through proprietary system software installed on a personal computer (PC). A Windows-based graphical user interface provides user-friendly control of the system configuration. Program functions include: test setup, monitoring, data presentation, supervision, and networking. The PC controls equipment and other subsystem circuitry through a General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB), which supports future expansion and options. The test station can support testing of various modulation signals such as CDMA, inter-modulation characterization testing, multi-tone RF input signals, and can be equipped with a Semiconductor Parametric Analyzer for full I-V characterization.
"This state-of-the-art test equipment is designed to give the customer accurate measurement in close simulation of actual use of the parameters that affect the reliability of the part," said Roland Shaw, director of New Business Development for Shason Instruments Group, a part of Space Electronics, Inc. "We know our customers desire the highest level of confidence in the reliability of their RF technology and products. That s what these systems are all about, knowledge-generators for RF performance reliability."
Space Electronics, Inc. is a fabless, QML-certified semiconductor company that is internationally recognized as a supplier of microelectronics for space and hi-rel applications, and radiation testing and laboratory analysis. SEi s patented RAD-PAK(TM) technology enables commercial microelectronic devices to meet the strict requirements necessary for space platforms, missions and experiments. The Company s product line includes a wide range of integrated circuits and Single Board Computers (SBCs). To learn more about SEi, please visit www.spaceelectronics.com. Space Electronics is a part of Maxwell Technologies Electronic Components Group - a family of subsidiaries that designs and manufactures electronic components for a variety of markets. The group consists of SEi, PowerCache, and Sierra-KD Components. Space Electronics provides radiation-hardened electronic components and board-level products for space and satellite applications; PowerCache provides double-layer carbon ultracapacitors for applications requiring high pulses of power; and Sierra-KD provides multilayer ceramic capacitors and EMI filters for aerospace, medical, and high-grade industrial applications. Maxwell Technologies applies industry-leading capabilities in power and computing to develop and market products and services for customers in multiple industries, including telecommunications, consumer electronics, satellite, energy, transportation, medical products, and water purification.
Editorial Contact: Jessica Levine, Maxwell Technologies, Inc 8888 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: +1 (858) 503-5114 Fax: +1 (858) 503-5119 E-mail: jessical@maxwell.com
Sales Contact: David Sanderlin, Shason Instruments/SEi 489 Florida Road, Drango, CO 81301 Tel: +1 (970) 385-4937 Fax: +1 (970) 385-7467 E-Mail: daves@shason.com
David Sanderlin, Shason Instruments/SEi489 Florida Road, Drango, CO 81301
Tel: +1 (970) 385-4937
Fax: +1 (970) 385-7467
E-Mail: daves@shason.com
E-mail: daves@shason.com
Web site: http://www.spaceelectronics.com
