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Author Archives: Clive
ScopeCorder – your next measurement instrument to solve complex measurement tasks
In my 1 hour webinar you will see how and why engineers in fields such as transportation, electronics, energy & power electronics are using ScopeCorders to solve complex electromechanical measurement tasks.
Laboratory-class measurements in a field-portable format
Complete measurements
Complete portability
The new Yokogawa DL350 combines features of a general-purpose oscilloscope and those of a high-performance data acquisition recorder in a single, portable instrument. Read my article in ee Design, July-August 2017 edition, pages 23/24.
Made to measure
As the drive to improve the environmental friendliness, safety and comfort of the new vehicles continues, test and measurement instruments are playing an increasingly fundamental role. Read my interview in Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International, Jan 2017 edition.
Testing Power Electronic Systems Efficiently
With today’s increased incorporation of power electronics and switching devices in overall system design, there is a growing need for accurate measurement of both the power behavior of the applied power electronics and other inter-related electrical and physical parameters. My article in Power Electronics Europe • February/March 2016 describes the types of instruments available for these types of measurements and the selection criteria.
Meeting the accuracy demands of measurements on alternative energy systems
The demand for increased energy efficiency in solar energy production and other forms of alternative energy generation is driving the development of more accurate measuring instruments in order to provide an exact quantitative analysis of the savings that can be achieved. My article in Global Solar & Alternative Energies • Fall 2015 describes how to confirm the smallest improvements in efficiency for such things as solar inverters.
I need to measure power or efficiency. What should I use? An Oscilloscope, a Power Analyser or a Precision Power Scope?
Many types of instrument can be used to measure power. This master class video will help you to understand their differences and to identify the most suitable solution for your application or stage in development or testing.
Calibration: The key to meaningful power measurements
To meet today’s demands for the most accurate and precise power measurements, the instruments need to be properly calibrated to national and international standards. This article in Measurement & Sensors Directory explains why.
