Software Simplifies Testing to Military and Aerospace Standards

Software Simplifies Testing to Military and Aerospace Standards

There are a wide variety of AC Sources on the market that provide variable voltage and frequency capabilities. Military and Aerospace standards, such as MIL-STD-704, DO-160 and ABD0100, and commercial standards such as IEC 61000-4, can require complex waveforms and test protocols that cannot be done with a simple AC Source with variable voltage and frequency. These standards can require an AC source with an arbitrary waveform or transient generator in order to create fast transients such as dips, drops and other profiles. While these profiles can be created on an AC source, it can be difficult and time consuming to replicate all of the required tests just from the front panel of an AC source. ■