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Fast Optical Metrology at Wafer Level: Camera, Motor, API Integration Published by: Sohoprolab Editorial Team | Date: July 8, 2025 Introduction As wafer geometries shrink and throughput demands increase, manufacturers rely on high-speed optical metrology to inspect patterns, layer thickness, and critical dimensions. This article explores how integrating machine vision cameras, motorized stages, and software […]

Best PXI Multimeters of 2025 for High-Volume Production Lines Published by: Sohoprolab Editorial Team | Date: July 8, 2025 Introduction In automated production environments, test speed and accuracy are critical. PXI-based digital multimeters (DMMs) combine precision measurements with high-throughput integration capabilities, making them ideal for in-line and end-of-line functional testing. Below are the best PXI

Top 5 FlexRIO Modules for High-Speed A/D Conversion Published by: Sohoprolab Editorial Team | Date: July 8, 2025 Introduction NI FlexRIO modules combine high-speed analog-to-digital conversion with the reconfigurable power of FPGAs, making them ideal for advanced signal processing, radar prototyping, and communications testing. In this article, we review the top 5 NI FlexRIO modules

Edge Computing in Vibration Diagnostics: CompactDAQ + MQTT Published by: Sohoprolab Editorial Team | Date: July 8, 2025 Why Edge Monitoring Matters for Vibration Diagnostics Vibration signatures from rotating equipment such as motors, turbines, or compressors often carry early indicators of mechanical failure. However, these signals are high-bandwidth, and transmitting them in raw form to

Machine-Learning Signal Processing on FlexRIO + Python: Real-World Examples Published by: Sohoprolab Editorial Team | Date: July 8, 2025 Why Combine FlexRIO with Python for ML? NI FlexRIO hardware enables real-time data acquisition at high bandwidths, while Python provides a robust ecosystem for signal analysis and machine learning. When combined, these platforms allow engineers and

Versioning Test-Equipment Configurations with GitLab CI Published by: Sohoprolab Editorial Team | Date: July 8, 2025 Why Version-Control Test Configurations? Modern test systems involve more than just instruments. They include drivers, measurement scripts, calibration files, firmware versions, and DAQ setups. Without versioning, teams risk deploying inconsistent environments — making bugs hard to trace and test

Source-Measure Unit vs. Programmable Power Supply: When Does Each Win? Published by: Sohoprolab Editorial Team | Date: July 8, 2025 Introduction In the world of electronics testing, both the Source-Measure Unit (SMU) and the programmable power supply are powerful tools — but their functions differ in important ways. This article compares their capabilities and explains

Selecting a Digital Oscilloscope for R&D Labs: From Bandwidth to Probe Options Introduction Choosing the right digital oscilloscope is essential for any R&D lab involved in high-speed signal acquisition, embedded system design, or mixed-signal analysis. With so many models offering various bandwidths, sample rates, and trigger options, understanding your application needs is critical to making

Embedded vs. Stand-Alone PXI Controllers for Automated Test Systems Published by: Sohoprolab Editorial Team | Date: July 8, 2025 Introduction Choosing between an embedded PXI controller and a stand-alone PXI controller is critical when designing modular test systems. These controllers serve as the brain of the system, managing communication with PXI modules for precise measurement

Measuring Power-Line Harmonics: How NI-DAQ and LabVIEW FFT Help Published by: Sohoprolab Editorial Team | Date: July 8, 2025 Introduction Power-line harmonics are a growing concern in modern industrial and laboratory environments. Nonlinear loads, such as variable frequency drives (VFDs), power supplies, and LED lighting, inject distortion into the AC power system, affecting both performance