Pico Technology

Here is your monthly Test and Measurement update from Pico Technology.

1.  New Product — USB TC-08 Thermocouple Data Logger

We are pleased to announce the release of a new version of our popular TC-08 Thermocouple Data Logger. Like the original serial port unit, the new unit measures a wide range of temperatures (-270 to +1820°C) from up to eight thermocouples of any type.

The new unit is connected and powered from the USB port of any modern computer, if more than eight channels are required then multiple units can be used on the same PC. The new TC-08 offers several advantages over the old:

• Faster — up to 10 readings per second
• Improved accuracy
• Improved resolution
• Increased common mode voltage

In addition to temperature measurement, individual channels can be configured to measure voltage with a 20 bit resolution over a -70mV to +70mV range.

• View the USB TC-08 datasheet (PDF)

2.  PicoScope 3206 PC Oscilloscope Nominated as
“Product of the Year”

The PicoScope 3206 PC Oscilloscope has been nominated as “Product of the Year” in the 2004 European Electronics Industry Awards.

The awards aim to “recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the electronics industry across Europe.” The winners will be announced on the 9th November at the Electronica exhibition in Munich.

3.  Press Review of PicoScope 3000 Series Oscilloscopes

A review of the new PicoScope 3000 range of oscilloscopes by eeProductCenter is now available on our website at http://www.picotech.com/picoscope3000-review.html.

We would like to thank Alex Mendelsohn of eeProductCenter and CMP Media for giving us permission to publish this review.

4.  Updated Linux Drivers

Updated Linux drivers are available for the ADC-10/12/40/42, ADC-11/22, ADC-100 and the DrDaq data logger. These have been developed on Mandrake 10.1.

5.  Automotive Update

MechanEx 2004 automotive exhibition is on the 23rd and 24th November at Sandown Park, Surrey, UK. Pico will be exhibiting on stand 25. Visitors who pre-register will receive two Sandown race day tickets and also a bacon roll when they arrive! For online registration visit: http://www.mechanex2004.co.uk or alternatively email your address to enquiry@picotech.com and we will send you a ticket by post.

We are working to expand our library of automotive waveforms on the website. If you have captured any interesting waveforms using the Diagnostic Kit that you are prepared to share with others please send them (as .PSD files together with brief comments) to marketing@picotech.com. Everyone who submits one or more waveforms before the end of November will be entered into a draw to win a set of Diagnostic Dice.

6.  RSS News Feed

If you run your own website, or use a RSS newsreader yourself you can now keep up to date with the latest news from Pico without visiting the website. More details and instructions how to use this service can be found at http://www.picotech.com/rss.html .

7.  Employment Opportunities at Pico

We currently have four vacancies:

• Development Manager
• Senior software engineer
• Marketing Engineer
• Development Tester

Full details can be found in our employment section .

8.  Exhibitions and Training Dates

Full details of upcoming exhibitions and training dates can be found on the exhibitions page.

9.  Latest Software Releases

As soon as we release new software, it is made available for FREE download from our website. To check which version you are using, start the software (PicoScope, PicoLog or EnviroMon) and select HELP | ABOUT.

The current releases are:

• PicoScope R5.10.7 (release) R5.11.6 (beta)
• PicoScope Automotive R5.11.6
• PicoLog R5.10.3 (release) R5.11.6 (beta)
• EnviroMon R5.10.3 (release) R5.10.6 (beta)

To download the latest software please visit the software downloads page

(Note: the above web page also contains a link to our 'what’s new' page which describes recent changes and additions to the software.)

10.  Back Issues of this Newsletter

Back issues of this newsletter are available online at http://www.picotech.com/maillist.html

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