Topic Catalog
Topics beginning with "B" |
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BackplanesAn interconnection structure allowing multiple printed circuit boards to coexist using a single bus. |
Back PlanesAn interconnection structure allowing multiple printed circuit boards to coexist using a single bus. |
Backshopdiagnosis failed LRU's to the failing SRU. |
BallastBalance the current flow to lamps. |
Banana PlugsMale connector with outward protruding banana shaped springs. |
Bandspectral range designation of a frequency range or wavelengths. |
Band-pass FiltersRefine signal, allowing transmission of only frequencies within a specified, continuous frequency band, while predictably attenuating frequencies above and below the continuous band. |
Bare Board ProbesProbe unpopulated circuit boards. |
Bare Board TestSMT and PCB check prior to being populated with components. |
Bare Board Testerscheck unloaded PCBs for opens, shorts, leakage and voltage breakdown. |
Bare PCB TestSMT and PCB check prior to being populated with components. |
Bare Printed Circuit Board TestSMT and PCB check prior to being populated with components. |
BarometersMeasure atmospheric pressure. |
BasebandThe original state of frequencies prior to modulation. |
Base StationRadio receiver / transmitter serving as the hub. |
Bathymetrymeasures water depth of oceans, seas and lakes. |
Batteries Test |
Batteryenergy store. |
Battery Analyzers |
Battery Capacitymeasure a battery's ability to store energy. |
Battery Capacity Testersdetermine the condition of batteries to provide power. |
Battery Charger Analyzers |
Battery ChargersSend current through a battery to store the energy. |
Battery CheckersVerify battery integrity. |
Battery ConnectorsConnect a battery to the tester. |
Battery Electrical |
Battery Load Testersdetermine the condition of batteries to provide power. |
Battery Simulationreproduce battery performance under test conditions. |
Battery Simulatorsreproduce battery performance under test conditions. |
Battery Test |
Battery Testersverify battery integrity. |
BBTSMT and PCB check prior to being populated with components. |
BDOptical disk format using a blue-violet (405 nm) laser capable of storing 27GB on a single layer. |
BDMMicroprocessor interaction with code test tool. |
Beam Analyzersmeasure the shape and intensity of a laser ray. |
Beam Profilersmeasure the shape and intensity of a laser ray. |
Bed of Nailsan array of spring probes aligned to contact printed circuit boards or component. |
Beer1) world's most popular alcoholic beverage. 2) root flavored soda pop. |
Benchtable top for staging and building test equipment |
Bench Multimeters |
Benchtop Chambers |
Bendingflexes something into a curve. |
BERTBit Error Rate Testers measure data integrity and express the ratio of received bits that are in error relative to the amount of bits received. |
BER TestBit Error Rate Testers measure data integrity and express the ratio of received bits that are in error relative to the amount of bits received. |
BER TestersBit Error Rate Testers measure data integrity and express the ratio of received bits that are in error relative to the amount of bits received. |
Bessel FiltersRefine signal, exhibiting constant time delay. |
Beta Testingprior release testing to assure almost final product fulfills requirements |
BGASurface mount chip package, which uses solder balls for its connectors. |
BGA Test SocketsBall Grid Array package test connection between BGA and board. |
BIBPrinted circuit boards (PCB) filled with integrated circuit (IC) sockets for purposes of connecting an array of IC packages for burn-in test. |
Biconical Antennasattenna conductors are flared into two cones diametrically opposed, sharing a common axis and vertex. |
Biconic Antennasattenna conductors are flared into two cones diametrically opposed, sharing a common axis and vertex. |
Binocularstwo eyepiece distant magnification. |
Bioacousticanimal biological sound sensing, vocalization and communications. |
Biodiesel |
BipotentiostatsControl two working electrodes potential individually. |
Bird |
BIST"Built In Self Test" on-chip pseudo-random pattern generator. |
Bit Error Rate TestersBit Error Rate Testers measure data integrity and express the ratio of received bits that are in error relative to the amount of bits received. |
Blackbodiescontrolled sources of thermal radiation, used to calibrate infrared radiation devices. |
Blackbodycontrolled sources of thermal radiation, used to calibrate infrared radiation devices. |
Black Bodycontrolled sources of thermal radiation, used to calibrate infrared radiation devices. |
Black Boxunderstands input and output values without knowledge of UUT's internal workings. |
BlackburstBlank video to sync video clocking. |
Black BurstBlank video to sync video clocking. |
Blue LasersWavelength 400-500 nm. |
Bluetooth10 meter short range frequency hopping radio link protocol operating at 2.4GHz at 700kbps. |
Bluetooth Test |
Blu-rayOptical disk format using a blue-violet (405 nm) laser capable of storing 27GB on a single layer. |
Board TestThe testing of printed circuit boards. |
Board Test Fixturesjigs which hold, align and engage pcb with test interconnect. |
BoBreroute signal paths to facilitate contact accessability. |
Boundary ScanBoundary Scan is a topic that contains the various types of testers designed to control and observe the behaviour within boundary scan devices and the circuitry around them. |
Boundary Scan SoftwareBoundary Scan software is a comprehensive toolset for program development and diagnostics for boards designed with boundary-scan devices. |
BreadboardsBoard filled with electrical sockets for quick and replaceable component connections. Facilitates quick prototyping of electrical circuits. |
Breaker Identifiersmatch a circuit to a breaker. |
Breaker Locatorsmatch a circuit to a breaker. |
Breaker Test Systems |
Breaker Tracersmatch a circuit to a breaker. |
Breakout Boxesreroute signal paths to facilitate contact accessability. |
BRIBasic Rate Interface is consumer ISDN service. |
Bridge AmplifiersIncrease a transducers signal to measurable levels. |
Bridgesspan gaps. |
Brixgram measurement of sugar in an aqueous solution. |
BroadbandBandwidth > 512Kbps or signaling having numerous frequencies. |
Broadband Amplifiersamplify over a wide range of frequencies. |
Broadband Analyzer |
Broadband Antennastransmit and recieve almost the complete frequency spectrum. |
Broadband Power Amplifiers |
Broadband Seismometersmeasure motion over a broad range of frequencies. |
Broadband Speed TestDetermines the amount of data transferred per second. |
Broadband Test |
Broadband WattmetersMeasure RF power. |
BroadcastThe Transmission of television, Internet or radio to a number of viewers or listeners. |
BSDLBoundary Scan Description Language |
Bug Detectorssense the presence of a survelliance device. |
Built In Self Test"Built In Self Test" on-chip pseudo-random pattern generator. |
Bulk Call Generatorscheck telecom networks by call event validation. |
Buried Cable |
Buried Line |
Burn-InThe application of current, typically at high temperatures, over periods of time to detect infant mortality. |
Burn-In BoardsPrinted circuit boards (PCB) filled with integrated circuit (IC) sockets for purposes of connecting an array of IC packages for burn-in test. |
Burn-In Sockets |
Burst GeneratorsSimulate quick transient noise interference. |
BusOne or more conductors or optical fibers that serve as a common connection for a group of related devices |
Bus AdaptersAn interface or adapter used to connect two non-compatible buses. |
Bus Analyzersanalyze and debug systems based on standard bus formats. |
Bus InterfacesEnable bus interoperability. |
Butterworth FiltersRefine signal, providing the flattest possible frequency in the passband, with a monotonic response. |
Butt-intelephone lineman's handset used for line test. |
Butt Settelephone lineman's handset used for line test. |