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Keithley Instruments, Inc. News
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Cleveland, Ohio March 2006 - Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE:KEI), a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, has published the fifth edition of its Switching Handbook. The 190-page handbook covers the fundamentals of the switching function in test and measurement applications and is available for no charge on the Keithley website. The handbook is divided into seven sections and discusses topics such as: It also includes three appendices, including a glossary of commonly used switching terms, switch card and switch module selector guides, and a discussion of safety considerations. Signal switching and routing techniques are a frequent source of measurement error and inaccuracy. In fact, Keithley's applications engineers report that questions about proper switching configuration represent one of the most frequently requested topics of assistance. The handbook reviews some of the more common switching mistakes, as well as the basics of switching set-up, to ensure the most accurate reading possible. About Keithley. With 60 years of measurement expertise, Keithley Instruments has become a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems from DC to RF (radio frequency). Its products solve emerging measurement needs in production testing, process monitoring, product development, and research. The company's customers are scientists and engineers in the worldwide electronics industry involved with advanced materials research, semiconductor device/wafer characterization and functional test, and the production of end products such as electronic assemblies or portable wireless devices. The value Keithley provides its customers is a combination of precision measurement technology and a rich understanding of their applications to improve the quality, throughput, and yield of their products. |
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