Integrating sphere, Credit: JOANNEUM RESEARCH/Schwarzl
Electronics Laboratory and -Design
In the new Electronics Laboratory in Pinkafeld, a modern research infrastructure is available for cooperation with industrial partners: In addition to the electronic measurement technology listed below, a closely networked Light and Integration Laboratory with first-class light measurement technology is also available at the site. The possibilities are completed by competent employees and professional software for holistic optical and electronic design.
Vector network analyser for determining the transmission characteristics of filters, amplifiers or antennas from 9 kHz to 6.5 GHz
Spectrum analysers for acquisition and display of signals in the common radio and communication standards from 10 Hz to 7 GHz
Signal generator from 9 kHz to 6 GHz at high output power
Oscilloscopes for analysis and recording of signals up to 4 GHz
Table multimeters with 6 ½ digits and up to 1000 measurements per second
LCR meter for precise measurement of complex resistances
Source Measure Units with a resolution of 10 fA
- EMV equipment incl. a TEM-cell for measuring radiated emissions and immunity in a shielded tent
- Temperature test cabinet for testing from -70°C until +180°C at 3500 W heat compensation in a room of 650 x 720 x 750 mm
Thermodynamic design using simulations and data loggers with simultaneous recording of 40 temperatures
- Thermal camera with 640 x 480 pixel and 9 Hz
Software controlled frequency generators, direct current sources up to 600 V and laboratory power supplies
Altium Designer as all-inclusive software for schematic, printed circuit board, documentation, simulation and 3D model for manufacturing
LabVIEW as a graphical programming system for higher-level data acquisition and processing with distributed laboratory equipment
Design environments to configure Xilinx or Intel PSG (Altera) FPGAs for fast signal processing
MATLAB, GNU Octave and Simulink for data analysis, algorithm development and system modeling