Nuts and Volts - February 2018

UPDATED FIELD

PROGRAMMER

ME Labs 2018 Field Programmer has been updated to make this useful tool even better.

The new Field Programmer now includes a USB power input. When power is not available from the target board, the Field Programmer (and the target) may be powered by a USB 5V source through a USB micro adapter (phone charger).

This allows the Field Programmer to be used for production programming, supplying power to each target in turn. The target supply voltage is selectable for 5V or 3.3V.

This updated version is available starting at the same price of $119.99. Quantity discounts are available.

Field Programmer features include: • Can be powered by built-in USB micro connector (default of 5V, switchable to 3.3V)

• Dual-color indicator shows ready/ busy states and flashes error codes • In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) connector for interface to project board • Full-featured software included with support for ICSP-capable PIC® MCUs • Flash firmware easily upgradeable to add support for future devices • Compatible with Microchip hex format files (after conversion using the supplied software)

MIXED SIGNAL OSCILLOSCOPE

B&K Precision announces the next evolution of their mixed signal oscilloscpe 2540 series, with the

2540C series DSO and MSO models.

The front panel boasts a large 8"

wide screen with 256-level color gradient, two analog channels, and logic analyzer.

The logic analyzer software and 16-channel logic probe are included in the initial purchase of MSO models or can be upgraded in the field for DSO models.

The 2540C consists of features customers have come to expect from modern digital oscilloscopes. These features include FFT, masking, pass/fail testing, waveform history, serial triggering, and menu help.

The powerful 25 MHz function generator also comes standard in all models (a $400 value). Additionally, the 2540C series delivers advanced features and upgradable debug capabilities for a wide range of applications. Price is $979.

Key features of the new

2540C series include: • Eight inch wide screen color LCD display • Compact footprint and lightweight • 70, 100, and 200 MHz models • 1 GSa/s sample rate interleaved • 14 Mpts maximum record length • 16 digital channels with logic analyzer (MSO upgrade)

• Serial bus decoding supporting I2C, SPI, UART/RS232, CAN, and LIN protocols (Decode upgrade)

• Built-in function and arbitrary waveform generator comes standard on all models • 60,000 wfms/s maximum

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