Textronix Ships IsoVu Optically Isolated Measurement System

According to the company, the IsoVu platform uses an electro-optic sensor to convert input signals to optical modulation, electrically isolating the device-under-test from a Tektronix oscilloscope. The system incorporates four separate lasers, an optical sensor, five optical fibers, and sophisticated feedback and control techniques. The sensor head, which connects to the test point, has complete electrical isolation and is powered over one of the optical fibers.

Using the IsoVu, engineers can measure small differential signals (5mV-50v) in the presence of large common mode voltages from DG to 1GHz. It is available in six models of the TIVM Series Isolated Measurement Systems with 200 MHz, 500 MHz and 1 GHz bandwidth configurations with either 3-meter or 10-meter fiber optic cable lengths.

"The feedback we received from designers at APEC was overwhelmingly positive, with many of them facing a critical need for the design insights IsoVu now makes possible," said Chris Witt, general manager, Time Domain Business Unit, Tektronix. "Currently there is no measurement system on the market with IsoVu's combination of high bandwidth, 2000V common mode voltage range and breakthrough common mode rejection ratio."

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Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.