Haverhill, MA – Vaunix Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of USB controlled and powered test equipment, has announced the hiring of a new sales representative, Premier Measurement Solutions, to handle customer relationships in India.

Premier Measurement Solutions Private Limited was formed by an expert team who have been in the test and measurement industry for close to two decades. They offer expertise in test automation for the wireless market, wafer level characterization, and CW signal generators and digital attenuators. Located in Bangalore, Vaunix representative Rajkumar can be reached by phone +91 98451 03198 or by email at info@pmeasure.com. For more information, visit the Premier Measurement Solutions website at www.pmeasure.com.

For more information on Vaunix and their Lab Brick family of Signal Generators and Digital Attenuators, visit www.vaunix.com

Haverhill, MA – Vaunix Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of USB controlled and powered test equipment, has announced the hiring of a new sales representative, BQ Microwave, to handle customer relationships in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.

A technical sales agency, BQ Microwave provides sales representation for industry leading manufacturers of high tech RF/Microwave components and systems. BQ microwave has over 30 years of professional sales experience in the Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Western Europe electronics industry. BQ Microwave President, Dion Gallinat, can be contacted via e-mail, info@bq-microwave.de, or phone, +49 7191 1878106. For more information, visit the BQ Microwave website at www.bq-microwave.de.

Haverhill, MA–October, 2011–Vaunix Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of USB controlled and powered test equipment, has announced the hiring of two new sales representatives, Sea-Port Technical Sales and Clarke and Severn Electronics, to handle customer relationships in Washington/Oregon and Australia/New Zealand, respectively.

Formed in 1989, Sea-Port Technical Sales offers a suite of RF, microwave, and fiber-optic products: components, modules and sub-assemblies, design software, and manufacturing/engineering services. Applications range from high-volume subscriber units to low-volume military systems. Sea-Port serves the Pacific Northwest including, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Located in Bellevue, Washington, Vaunix representative Tom Raschko can be reached by phone (425) 702-8300 or by email at Tom@seaporttech.com. For more information, visit the Sea-Port Technical Sales website at www.seaporttech.com.

Clarke and Severn Electronics is a distributor of electronic components and products, having purchased the electronics import and distribution company from J.A. Severn Pty., Ltd. in 1986. Their market segments include professional audio/audiovisual and broadcast, medical/scientific equipment, RF/microwave and communications, avionics/aerospace, defense/military, and other electronics market segments. Located in Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia, Vaunix representative David Haimovich can be reached by phone +61-2-94821944 or by email at davidh@clarke.com.au. More information can be found at their website, www.clarke.com.au.

Haverhill, MA--Vaunix Technology Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave test equipment and communications products, has introduced two new models to their Lab Brick^® product line that together cover frequency ranges from 8 to 20 GHz. The LMS-203 operates from 10 to 20 GHz, while the LMS-163 operates from 8 to 16 GHz. Both boast low phase noise, fast 100 microsecond switching time, and fine 100 Hz frequency resolution.  The LMS series also offers advanced operating features such as phase-continuous linear frequency sweeping, optional internal/external pulse modulation, and a selectable internal/external 10 MHz reference.

Typical spurious for the two models is at -80 dBc, with typical harmonics of -40 dBc and subharmonics at -25 dBc. They deliver at least +10 dBm output power, and can be adjusted over a 40 dB dynamic range, with 0.5 dB resolution. The pulse modulation feature offers internal or external triggering with pulse widths as low as 100 ns and pulse repetition intervals of 200 ns.

Other previously released models in the LMS family include the LMS-802 covering 4 to 8 GHz, the LMS-103 covering 5 to 10 GHz, and the LMS-123 covering 8 to 12 GHz.  Lab Brick signal generators are known for their compact size, low power consumption, and Universal Serial Bus (USB) compatibility.  Each Lab Brick^® signal generator measures 4.90 x 3.14 x 1.59 in. (124 x 80 x 40 mm) and weighs less than 1 lb. (0.45 kg). They connect to a host computer by means of a standard USB cable and are controlled via the Graphical User Interface (GUI) software supplied with each unit.  The simple GUI features large display windows to quickly view and adjust the signal generator's operating parameters. They are powered and controlled by means of any USB equipped personal computer (PC) or laptop.  They can also be run from battery power or from a remote power supply for non-USB embedded or automated applications.

Haverhill, MA--Vaunix Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of USB controlled and powered test equipment, has released a new “Portable Signal Generators and Digital Attenuators” brochure. The six page brochure details features and specifications of the Lab Brick Signal Generator, Lab Brick Digital Attenuator, and powered USB Hub product lines. Applications include use with automated test equipment (ATE) and in the engineering or production test labs. All Lab Brick signal generators and digital attenuators are USB powered and controlled with an easy to install and use graphical user interface (GUI) software. They are portable, light-weight, and are ideal for use on the bench and in the field.

New additions to the brochure include the five models of the recently introduced LMS series of Lab Brick Signal Generators, the LMS-802, LMS-103, LMS-123, LMS-163, and LMS-203, which span a frequency range from 4 to 20 GHz. The LMS series features phase continuous linear frequency sweeping, internal/external 10 MHz reference, and optional pulse modulation. Other additions include two new models of the LSG series of Lab Brick Signal Generators, the LSG-221 and LSG- 451, which along with the LSG-251, LSG-152, LSG-222, LSG-402, and LSG-602 span the frequency range from 20 MHz to 6 GHz with high output power levels and excellent spectral purity. Typical electrical and mechanical specifications for both the LMS and LSG series are presented including phase noise, frequency, output power, and spurious.

The two standard digital attenuator models are the LDA-102, and the LDA-602. Both devices provide 63 dB of attenuation in 0.5 dB steps in a 50 Ohm system. The brochure presents typical electrical and mechanical specifications such as bandwidth, normalized attenuation, insertion loss, and input/output return loss.

The brochure also introduces the new Lab Brick USB Hub, which is designed to support current intensive USB peripherals on all four ports simultaneously. The Lab Brick USB Hub also features DVM probe port access on Port 1 for monitoring USB device load current.

To receive a copy of this 4 color brochure, visit Vaunix's information request page at: http://www.vaunix.com/company-info/rfq/

Haverhill, MA--Vaunix Technology Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave test equipment and communications products, has announced the introduction of an X-band signal generator to their Lab Brick^® product line. The LMS-123 operates from 8 to 12 GHz, and boasts low phase noise, fast 100 microsecond switching time, and fine 100 Hz frequency resolution. The LMS series also offers advanced operating features such as phase-continuous linear frequency sweeping, optional modulation formats, and internal/external triggering.

Other previously released models in the LMS family include the LMS-802 covering 4 to 8 GHz and the LMS-103 covering 5 to 10 GHz. Lab Brick signal generators are known for their compact size, low power consumption, and Universal Serial Bus (USB) compatibility.

Each Lab Brick^® signal generator measures 4.90 x 3.14 x 1.59 in. (124 x 80 x 40 mm) and weighs less than 1 lb. (0.45 kg). They connect to a host computer by means of a standard USB cable and are controlled via the Graphical User Interface (GUI) software supplied with each unit. The simple GUI features large display windows to quickly view and adjust the signal generator's operating parameters. They are powered and controlled by means of any USB equipped personal computer (PC) or laptop. They can also be run from battery power or from a remote power supply for non-USB embedded or automated applications.

The Lab Brick^® signal generator product line now covers 20 MHz to 12 GHz. Standard units deliver +10 dBm output power across their full operating-frequency ranges. Optional output power levels of +13 dBm and +20 dBm are available on most models. The RoHS-compliant signal generators are supplied in rugged cast aluminum housings complete with mounting holes. A detailed programming guide is available to support custom automatic-test-equipment (ATE) applications. In addition, LabVIEW compatible software drivers are also available. Please visit our website for complete product descriptions as well as price and availability information.

Haverhill, MA--Vaunix Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of USB controlled and powered test equipment, has announced that Semi Test Solutions (STS) will be representing them in the territory of northern California. Semi Test Solutions provides sales representation for companies that manufacture test and measurement equipment, RF and microwave active and passive components, and OEM products for the semiconductor, telecommunications, commercial, industrial, medical, and military electronics markets. Semi Test Solutions’ aggressive, professional sales approach emphasizes their extensive knowledge of their customers and competition, along with a technical understanding of the products. Representative Mahesh Hingorani can be contacted via email, Mahesh@semitestsolutions.com, or phone 510-468-9769. For more information, visit the Semi Test Solutions website at www.semitestsolutions.com.

Haverhill, MA--Vaunix Technology Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave test equipment and communications products, has announced the introduction of its newest Lab Brick^® product line, the LMS series of Synthesized Signal Generators. The first two models released are the LMS-802 and LMS-103 covering 4 to 8 GHz and 5 to 10 GHz respectively. These full-featured signal generators boast low phase noise, 100 microsecond switching time, and 100 Hz frequency resolution. The LMS series extends the capabilities of the Vaunix signal generator portfolio, which are known for their portable size, low power consumption, and Universal Serial Bus (USB) compatibility. The LMS series, like the existing LSG series are compact and easy to use, but they offer more advanced performance and features such as linear frequency sweeping, optional pulse modulation, and internal/external triggering.

Each Lab Brick^® signal generator measures 4.90 x 3.14 x 1.59 in. (124 x 80 x 40 mm) and weighs less than 1 lb. (0.45 kg). They connect to a host computer by means of a standard USB cable and are controlled via the Graphical User Interface (GUI) software supplied with each unit. The simple GUI features large display windows to quickly view and adjust the signal generator's operating parameters. They are powered and controlled by means of any USB equipped personal computer (PC) or laptop. They can also be run from battery power or from a remote power supply for non-USB embedded or automated applications.

The Lab Brick^® signal generator product line now covers 20 MHz to 10 GHz. Standard units deliver +10 dBm output power across their full operating-frequency ranges. Optional output power levels of +13 dBm and +20 dBm are available on most models. The RoHS-compliant signal generators are supplied in rugged cast aluminum housings complete with mounting holes. A detailed programming guide is available to support custom automatic-test-equipment (ATE) applications. In addition, LabVIEW compatible software drivers are also available. Please visit our website for complete product descriptions as well as price and availability information.

Haverhill, MA--Vaunix Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of USB controlled and powered test equipment, has announced the hiring of two new sales representatives, Linking IT and SRB Instruments, to handle customer relationships in Brazil and India, respectively.

Linking IT is a distribution company of cutting edge telecommunications & IT solutions for the emergent Brazilian and Latin American markets. Located in Sao Paulo, Vaunix representative Adriano Bueno can be reached by phone +55 11 8270 1030 or email contact@linking-it.com.br. For more information, visit the Linking IT website at www.linking-IT.com.br.

Originally established in 1989 as RF Associates, SRB Instruments Pvt. Ltd. addresses the defense production, defense research, industry, and education markets. With a main office in Delhi, India, SRB is also the only test and measurement distributor company with a 100% subsidiary office in Singapore. Vaunix account representative Rakesh Pandita can be reached by phone +91 11 22413422 or by email at info@srb-instruments.com. More information can be found at their website, www.srb-instruments.com.

Specially designed for USB super users, such as video and audio techs, the 4-Port Lab Brick^® USB Hub from Vaunix offers the highest power in the industry and delivers it to all ports simultaneously and continuously.

For USB super users, who count on being able to run or charge their many devices on the run, Vaunix Technology Corporation has introduced a high power, four-port USB hub. The self-powered, industrial quality USB hub features an oversized power supply capable of providing as much as 1 A current at +5 VDC to each of its four USB ports simultaneously. The hub also features a charge while sleep mode so that it continues delivering power in the absence of a host PC or if the host PC goes to sleep. The model LPH-204B USB hub delivers clean, highly regulated power to audio, video, RF, and microwave USB devices for on-the-go applications, production lines, test laboratories, and automatic-test-equipment (ATE) systems.

The LPH-204B USB hub supports low speed, full speed and high speed peripherals with data transfer rates to 480 Mb/s with superior Vbus regulation of +/- 2% typical over all specified load conditions. It provides digital voltmeter (DVM) probe access in order to monitor device load current on port 1, and offers over-current protection on all four ports. The Lab Brick USB hub, which operates from +12-VDC for compatibility with automotive power supplies, is designed for operating temperatures from -30°C to +55°C and exceeds USB 2.0 and 1.1 standards.

The LPH-204B Lab Brick USB Hub is housed in a robust, cast aluminum enclosure measuring 3.86 x 2.52 x 1.35 in. (98 x 64 x 34 mm) and weighing just 0.5 lb. (0.23 kg). The lightweight, durable housing equips the USB hub for the most rugged environments.

“You can run over this hub with a truck one minute and use it to operate four high power devices the next,” says Scott Blanchard, Vaunix’s President. “We simply engineered it to be the best hub on the market.”

Accessories include mounting provisions for installation into various locations, such as test benches, test racks, desks, and vehicles. A 12-V, 24-W AC/DC adapter and USB host cable are also provided.

Haverhill, MA--Vaunix Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of USB controlled and powered test equipment, has announced the hiring of two new sales representatives to handle customer relationships in the UK and Japan.

MCS Test Equipment is one of the leading suppliers of wireless test and measurement equipment in the UK. Located in North Wales, MCS covers all territory within the UK. Vaunix representative Bill Beck can be reached by phone 08453 62 63 65 or email info@mcs-testequipment.com. For more information, visit the MCS website at www.mcs-testequipment.co.uk.

Seki Technotron, located in Tokyo, Japan, markets and distributes high tech products for commercial communications, defense electronics, test and measurement, and advanced scientific research. Hiroyasu Ishii, the account representative for Vaunix, can be reached by phone at +81-3-3820-1716 or by email at components@sekitech.jp. More information can be found at their website, www.sekitech.co.jp.

Haverhill, MA--Vaunix Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of USB controlled and powered test equipment, has announced the hiring of two new sales representatives to handle customer relationships in Rocky Mountain region territories including Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, El Paso County Texas, Colorado, Utah, Indiana, Montana, and Wyoming. Bill Mitchell and Don Robinson both work for Odyssey 1, a high tech systems product representative located in Glendale, Arizona. Bill Mitchell can be reached by phone at 602-284-4407 or email at billm@odyssey1.biz, and Don Robinson by phone at 801-485-4728 or email donr@odyssey1.biz. For more information visit the Odyssey 1 website, www.odyssey1.biz or the Vaunix website, www.vaunix.com.

Haverhill, MA--Vaunix Technology Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave test equipment and communications products, has introduced a family of Lab Brick Digital Attenuators with 63 dB of programmable attenuation through 6 GHz. The first two standard models are the LDA-102, with frequency coverage of 0.1 to 1000.0 MHz, and the LDA-602, with a frequency range of 6 to 6000 MHz. Both units are powered and controlled by connection to a personal computer's USB port or a powered USB hub, and provide programmable attenuation from 0 to 63 dB with simple control via the included graphical user interface (GUI) software.

The LDA-102 and LDA-602 Lab Brick Digital Attenuators are ideal for engineering and production test laboratories as well as integration into high speed automatic-test-equipment (ATE) systems. They can also be used in development of low-cost fading simulators for Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) and Single Input Multiple Output (SIMO) communication systems such as WiMAX, 3G and LTE. They are based on GaAs monolithic-microwave-integrated-circuit (MMIC) attenuator technology for excellent repeatability of attenuation values. Both units provide attenuation resolution of 0.5 dB by means of programmable steps from 0.5 dB through the maximum attenuation value of 63 dB (see table). The guaranteed attenuation accuracy is ±0.3 dB plus 5 percent of a given attenuation setting.

In addition to their programmable attenuation values, the LDA-102 and LDA-602 Lab Brick Digital Attenuators do exhibit some insertion loss as a function of frequency. For the LDA-102, for example, dissipative signal losses are a maximum of 6 dB from 0.1 to 100 MHz and a maximum of 7 dB from 100 to 1000 MHz. For the higher-frequency LDA-602, the insertion loss is a maximum of 7 dB from 6 to 1000 MHz, a maximum of 8 dB from 1000 to 2000 MHz, a maximum of 9 dB from 2000 to 4000 MHz, and a maximum of 10 dB from 4000 to 6000 MHz (see plot).

Due to the nature of GaAs technology, the Lab Brick Digital Attenuators provide a maximum input level of +20 dBm. For both models, the 0.1 dB compression point occurs at an input power level of +22 dBm. The input third-order-intercept point (IP3) is achieved at +46 dBm for a 0 dB attenuation setting on both units, and at +32 dBm for all other attenuation settings.

However, the LDA-102 and LDA-602 Lab Brick Digital Attenuators both enjoy the benefit of extremely fast attenuation switching speed as a result of the GaAs technology. Both units are rated for maximum switching speed of 80 ns, measured as the time for the unit to shift from a 50-percent control level to within 90 percent of a new attenuation setting, no matter how large the step size or change in attenuation.

The LDA-102 and LDA-602 Lab Brick Digital Attenuators are designed for 50-Ohm environments and exhibit maximum input and output VSWR of 2.0:1 for a 0 dB attenuation setting. The input and output VSWR drops to 1.70:1 for an attenuation setting of 0.5 dB and to a maximum value of 1.50:1 for all other attenuation settings, resulting in repeatable and accurate attenuation performance.

The Lab Brick Digital Attenuators draw power from a USB connection and require no additional DC supply voltage. They are controlled by means of an easy-to-install, simple-to-use GUI program (Fig. 2). Once the GUI is installed on a computer, connection of a Lab Brick Digital Attenuator loads the GUI, which displays the serial number for the active unit. Multiple programmable attenuators can be run on the same personal computer simply by opening a new instance of the GUI for each added attenuator.

The Lab Brick Digital Attenuator GUI is compatible with Microsoft Windows™ standard operating systems for personal computers, including Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista. The GUI provides selectable attenuation steps of 0.5, 1, and 10 dB, and also allows an operator to program a desired step in increments of 0.5 dB from 0.5 to 63 dB. The GUI also allows attenuation ramps to be programmed over the full range from 0 to 63 dB, or from any start value to any stop value. The dwell and idle times of these attenuation ramps can be programmed from as short as 10 ms to as long as 20,000 ms.

The LDA-102 and LDA-602 Lab Brick Digital Attenuators are housed in rugged aluminum enclosures each measuring 3.86 x 2.52 x 1.35 in. (98 x 54 x 34 mm) and weighing just 0.5 lb. (0.23 kg). They are equipped with female SMA connectors and supplied with a 6-ft.-long USB 2.0 Type A to Mini B cable for connection to a personal computer, laptop computer or USB hub. The Lab Brick Digital Attenuators are supported by a Windows programming API dll complete with an example program and a LabVIEW-compatible software driver for ease of installation into ATE systems and custom test setups. In addition to the standard Lab Brick Digital Attenuator models, custom units can be tailored to specific performance requirements.