Archive for May, 2011

Radio Frequency (RF) Signal Generator

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Toronto, Canada – GAO Instruments has launched its Radio Frequency (RF) signal generator. It is a synthesized signal generator which features AM (Amplitude Modulation), FM (Frequency Modulation) and FM Stereo modulation .This signal generator is widely used in research, development and production testing of AM/FM receivers, civil-band transceivers, radio remote-control toys and wireless telephones.

This RF signal generator, model A0230005, features a compact size, light weight and preset functions for simple operation. It is a highly accurate instrument with a wide frequency range of 300 kHz to 300 MHz. It offers an RF output range of -8 to 120 dBµ at a resolution of 0.1 dB. This signal generator performs both automatic and manual testing. In FM modulation, the distortion is less than 0.3%; while in AM modulation, the distortion is less than 0.65%. Both RS-232C and IEEE-488 (GPIB) interfaces are available for the generator. Using these interfaces, the instrument can be formed into an automatic test system under the control of a host computer together with other instruments. In addition, it has a storage memory of 100 points.

This multi-function RF signal generator belongs to GAO’s family of Logic Analyzers and Generators. The line of products also includes DDS Function /Arbitrary Generator/Counter which creates stable and accurate output signals, low distortion sine waves and a wide selection of standard and arbitrary waveforms; Digital RF Millivoltmeter and Frequency Counter which is an essential instrument for workshop production and laboratory ultra-high frequency voltage measurements and Digital Function Generator. The line of products is generally used in designing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic or electro acoustic devices.

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Multi-Function Dual Channel Digital Oscilloscope

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Toronto, Canada – GAO Instruments is offering this multi-function dual channel digital oscilloscope which offers up to 1 GS/s real-time sampling rate at a memory depth of 4 k per channel. It is commonly used for the maintenance of electronic equipment and laboratory work in such areas as science, medicine, engineering and telecommunications.

This multi-function digital oscilloscope, model A0110018, has a bandwidth of 100 MHz, a rise time of 3.5 ns and provides 50 GS/s equivalent sampling rate. It has high/low pass, band pass and band-stop digital filters. It offers advanced triggering modes including edge, video, pulse and display and has +, -, ×, ÷ mathematic functions. The oscilloscope performs FFT spectrum analysis including Hanning, Hamming, Blackman and rectangular. It also conducts automatic measurement of parameters such as Vpp, Vamp, Vrms, Vmax, Vmin, Vtop, Vbase, Vavg, frequency, period, rise time, fall time, +width, -width, overshoot, preshoot, +duty and –duty. The scope uses a USB port for data exchange and can store 10 waveforms and 10 setups.

This dual channel digital oscilloscope belongs to GAO’s family of Portable Digital Oscilloscopes. The line of digital oscilloscopes includes a variety of digital oscilloscope with different bandwidth and sampling rates such as Dual Channel Portable 100 MHz Digital Oscilloscope, Portable Digital Oscilloscope, 100 MHz, 250 MSa/s, 2 channels, MONO, Portable Digital Oscilloscope, 150 MHz, 1 GSa/s, 2 channels, COLOR and Portable Digital Oscilloscope, 200 MHz, 1 GSa/s, 2 channels, COLOR.
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Handheld Signal Level Analyzer

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Toronto, Canada – GAO Instruments is offering its handheld signal level analyzer which is an easy-to-carry instrument with many functions. It is specially designed and manufactured for CATV system installation and testing.

This portable signal level analyzer, model A0500014, operates over a frequency range of 5 to 870 MHz. It can test CATV signal level in both channel (SCAN) and frequency (SPECTRUM) modes. In “SCAN” mode, it can scan up to 125 channels at a speed of 30 channels/min and store signal levels as well. In ‘SPECTRUM’ mode, the analyzer can carry out spectrum displays and tests within a certain frequency range. The analyzer measures CATV TILT, C/N and trunk cable voltage and has auto-off time setup, channel plan selection, channel amending, channel sorting and channel editing functions. It stores 24 groups of scanned data (up to 100 channels per group) and has two RF F-Type input ports. The rugged analyzer provides a level range of 30 dBμV to 120 dBμV. It can be powered by both DC 7.2 V/1.4 Ah rechargeable battery and AC 110/60Hz to 220 V/50 Hz (±10%) and works continuously for longer than 3.5 hours on a single charge.

This handheld signal level analyzer, GAO A0500014 belongs to GAO’s family of CATV Meters & Instruments. This family contains CATV analyzers, digital signal level meters, PCM channel analyzers, cable fault locators and QAM analyzers which are widely used for CATV signal testing and are intended for analog and digital television network construction and maintenance.

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Multi-Function ADSL/ADSL2+ Tester

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Toronto, Canada – GAO Instruments is offering its multi-function ADSL/ADSL2+ tester, which provides a test solution for ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+, and ReADSL. It provides multiple test functions including upstream and downstream rate measurements, error counts, line errors, digital multi meter (DMM) test functions, modem simulation, and PING and Trace testing. With its compact, handheld design and easy-to-use interface, this ADSL/ADSL2+ tester is an excellent tool for the technician in field work. It is commonly used as a digital multi-meter to test subscriber telephone connectivity and line parameters.

This handheld ADSL/ADSL2+ tester, model A0010006, features auto-off function, voice and LED status indicators and histogram analysis. By simply plugging the ADSL / ADSL2+ connections into the tester, test results and line parameter measurement are obtained with one push of the “Auto Test” key. Test results can be uploaded, saved and printed through the included software which is upgradeable via an integrated RS-232 interface. The tester has a 24 Mb/s downstream rate and an upstream rate of 1.2 Mb/s. It complies with ADSL, ITU G.992.3, ITU G.992.4, ADSL2+ and ITU G.992 Annex A, B, C, Annex L and Annex M line standards. The tester determines the type of an ADSL line being tested, automatically matches it to the ADSL line standard and then carries out tests accordingly. This portable tester has a maximum transmission distance of 6.5 km. In addition, the embedded chipset is upgradeable via Ethernet interface in order to remain current with any developments in the ADSL standard to protect your investment.

This easy-to-use ADSL/ADSL2+ tester belongs to GAO’s family of ADSL Testers. The line includes multi-function ADSL testers such as Multi- function handheld xDSL tester and pocket size handheld ADSL2+ tester.

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High-Performance Network Tester

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Toronto, Canada – GAO Instruments has released its high-performance network tester integrating the functionality of both a Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR) and a Digital Multi- Meter (DMM). It is ideally suited for the installation and maintenance of xDSL networks.

This handheld network tester, model A0060002, boasts such functions as network layer testing, cable length testing, PPPoE dialing and attribute revising, DMM tests and wiring diagram testing which aims to validate cable link sequence. It conducts network layer tests such as Ping, IPconfig, Tracert, and Route, tests the cable length and locates breaks within a maximum distance of 150 m. DMM tests include AC or DC voltage, loop resistance, line capacitance and line insulation.  This network tester works with various types of shielded and non-shielded cables including CAT5, CAT5E and CAT6. It offers fixative IP scanning and Web browsing for LAN test. The embedded software is upgradable. This tester has a memory capacity of 20 M and users may download test results to a computer or a USB drive. In addition, it is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery providing 8 hours continuous operation and has a 9.6 V DC adaptor as well.

This high-performance network tester, GAO A0060002, belongs to GAO’s family of Network Tester. The family contains Handheld Portable Gigabit Ethernet Tester and Network Tester. This family is suited for the installation and maintenance of networks and conducts network testing, cable testing and many other tests. This family is ergonomically designed and easy to carry thus becomes an ideal choice for technicians.

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Handheld Multi-Functional E1/Datacom Tester

Sunday, May 8th, 2011

Toronto, Canada – GAO Instruments is offering its handheld multi-functional E1/Datacom tester which is designed for the installation, acceptance testing and daily maintenance of digital networks. The E1/Datacom tester performs channel tests, alarm analysis, fault location and signal analysis. It provides various protocol converters with one-way and bi-directional bit-error-rate (BER) test functions.

This portable E1/Datacom tester, model A0020006, features a rugged and handheld design, simple operation and real-time clock. It offers such functions as in-service framed and unframed testing, frame data control and monitoring, time slot activity monitoring, CAS and CCS signaling generation, monitoring and extensive error and alarm generation, detection and indication. The tester saves and recalls ten user-defined setups and ten sets of results which can be uploaded and printed via included software. Its embedded software can be upgraded via an integrated RS232 interface. The full-featured E1/Datacom tester also has the functions of single and fixed rate error injection, manual and auto-timer measurement, ITU-T G.821, G.826, and M.2100 performance analysis and self-check and keyboard testing. It works continuously for up to six hours on a charge and can also be charged with an automobile battery adapter.

This pocket-size E1/Datacom tester, GAO A0020006 belongs to GAO’s family of E1/Datacom Tester. The family of testers also includes GAO A0020003, GAO A0020002 and GAO A0030001. They perform tests such as channel tests, alarm analysis, fault location, signal analysis and many other telecom tests. The family of E1/Datacom tester offers its customers valuable choices. The testers are very popular among telecom test engineers as a result of its functionality, portability and high performance.

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