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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Agilent Technologies has introduced the E4982A LCR meter, the newest addition to its LCR family of meters. The E4982A LCR meter offers PC connectivity via GPIB, LAN and USB; an easy-to-use, intuitive user interface; a10.4-inch display; and a compact design with 277-mm depth. The Agilent E4982A comes with 0.8 percent basic impedance measurement accuracy and repeatable measurements with small measurement variation. It also delivers measurement speeds of 0.9 ms, 2.1ms or 3.7 ms. The meter’s accuracy improves test quality, while its measurement speed translates into fast test throughput. Akira Nukiyama, VP & GM, Agilent’s Component Test Division, Japan said, "The new E4982A LCR meter is really set apart from other commercially available solutions. Its features ensure manufacturers and system integrators fast, accurate impedance measurements while realizing improved test efficiency and a lower overall cost of test." For More Details...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Freescale Semiconductor and INSIDE Secure has announced a secure prepaid utility meter reference design with near field communication (NFC) connectivity that OEMs can use to quickly and cost-effectively bring to market electricity meter products. The reference design, based on the Freescale Kinetis MK30 microcontroller (MCU) is said to provide the first NFC-based, prepaid meter with the ability to securely reload energy credit balances. Bruno Baylac, Director, Freescale's Metering, Medical and Connectivity Solutions business said, "The global need for prepaid metering solutions and robust security is rapidly increasing, especially in emerging markets. By partnering with INSIDE Secure we are not only bringing advanced security features but also innovative contactless technology, enabling the design of simple, tough mechanical meters that are virtually tamper-proof." Christian Fleutelot, GM - Vault-IC SAS Business Unit & Execu...