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26 April 2010

B&K Precision’s 2540 and 2542 DSOs Win EN-Genius Network’s 2009 Product of the Year Award

Yorba Linda, CA – April 26, 2010 – B&K Precision is pleased to announce that its Models 2540 and 2542 Digital Storage Oscilloscopes have been awarded EN-Genius’ 2009 Product of the year.  EN-Genius recognized these models in the category of Best Value DSOs for exceptional product merit and performance.

Models 2540 (60 MHz) and 2542 (100 MHz) are versatile and compact oscilloscopes delivering an unmatched combination of features, performance and value. Auto measurement functions and analog-style knobs make these oscilloscopes easy to use. Advanced triggering, digital filtering, waveform recorder, delayed sweep/zoom, mask testing, automatic measurements, and FFT functions provide the user with many options for troubleshooting and debugging.  Both models are ideal oscilloscopes for use in education, design, training, field service, maintenance, manufacturing and quality control.

In their review, EN-Genius opined, “With their 8-bit vertical-resolution input amplifiers, 1/4-VGA color LCDs, USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectivity to PC-hosted analysis and display software, auto-calibration, and automatic set-up and measurement hooks, B&K's latest storage scopes compete head on with pricier instruments from the likes of Tektronix, Yokogawa, Agilent…In fact, these B&K scopes may very well establish a benchmark for just how far along entry-level oscilloscope technology has advanced.”

EN-Genius’s final analysis: “…Judging by past experience with low cost B&K instrumentation, I would argue that you would get your money's worth, and then some.”

About EN-Genius Network
Founded in 2001, the EN-Genius Network is the premier source for electronic design engineers working in the fields of power management, audio/video, acquisition, connectivity, networking, wireless applications, dsp, programmable logic, and green engineering.  It is staffed with a team of professionals with wide-ranging experience in the electronic industry and an extensive depth and breadth of electronic knowledge.

About B&K Precision
For more than 50 years, B&K Precision Corporation has been building a reputation for excellence in the design and manufacture of reliable and cost-effective general-purpose test and measurement instruments. The company’s products are used in a wide range of applications including design, research and development, production line testing, industrial maintenance, and electronic field service. B&K Precision test and measurement instruments are standard equipment in a large number of universities and technical schools which train future engineers and technicians. B&K Precision was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Yorba Linda, California.

Jorg Hesser (General)
(714) 921-9095
jhesser@bkprecision.com

02 April 2010

New B&K Precision Guide for Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generators

YORBA LINDA, CA  April 2, 2010 - B&K Precision has created a comprehensive guide on function and arbitrary waveform generators. Anyone from novice to experienced users of function and arbitrary generators will appreciate this detailed guide and generator selection aid. A primary goal of this guide is to help users select the best generator for their particular testing requirements. With over 28 signal generators already in its lineup—and more on the horizon—B&K realized this guide would help customers make the right choice.


B&K Precision’s signal generator line ranges from general-purpose analog function generators and direct digital synthesis (DDS) based instruments to sophisticated arbitrary waveform generators (AWG). This complete line addresses the requirements of a broad spectrum of applications and environments from schools, hobbyists, and repair shops to engineering and science labs. The appeal of modern DDS generators is the ability to provide a wide variety of output signals with outstanding frequency resolution. Building on DDS technology, arbitrary waveform generators allow users to create complex, fully user-defined output signals, as well as common function generator waveforms.

This informative guide explains the intricacies of these various types of generators. Additionally, the guide offers a complete glossary explaining terms such as Amplitude Modulation, Distortion, Voltage Controlled Frequency, and more. The B&K Guide for Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generators also contains a useful Q & A section with tips for various circuitry set-ups.

Download this valuable guide on function and arbitrary waveform generators free of charge by visiting http://www.bkprecision.com/generator-guide.


About B&K Precision

For more than 50 years, B&K Precision Corporation has been building a reputation for excellence in the design and manufacture of reliable and cost-effective test and measurement instruments. The company’s products are used in a wide range of applications including design, research and development, production line testing, industrial maintenance, and electronic field service. B&K Precision test and measurement instruments are standard equipment in a large number of universities and technical schools which train future engineers and technicians. B&K Precision was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Yorba Linda, California.


For more information:

Lucinda Farwell
(425) 210-8060

LFarwell@TheTurnedStone.com