October 2005 • Vol.9 Issue 6 Add To My Personal Library Problem: I’ve connected a device to one of my computer’s ports, but the device doesn’t work. Where do I start troubleshooting? Always start with the simplest approach. In this case, check the cables and restart the computer. First, shut down your computer. Sometimes, rebooting is all it takes for Windows to locate a driver that didn’t load properly before. While you have your computer shut down, check the cables connecting the port to the device that doesn’t work. Make sure both ends of the cable are attached securely, one end to your PC’s port and one end to the peripheral device. Also,
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Patch Panels
Patch panels are groups of ports used to connect lines between communications and electronic devices. Connections are made manually with small patch cords, and are easier to wire than automatic switches. Wireless patch panels are also available.
Hydraulic Valves
Hydraulic valves contain and transfer the flow and pressure of hydraulic fluid in hydraulic power systems. They range from simple shutoff valves to precision control valves.
AdvancedMC Products
AdvancedMC products are mezzanine cards (MC) that use a bus specification from the PCI Manufacturers Group (PICMG) for the telecom industry. AdvancedMC products offer advanced telecom features and hot-swap capabilities.
CompactPCI Controllers and CompactPCI Processors
CompactPCI controllers and CompactPCI processors are rugged, high-speed computer boards and single board computers that control data transfers between devices in CompactPCI and PXI networks. These devices also control the status of interrupts, interrupt requests (IRQs), registers, and triggers as well as network instruments for testing and analysis.
Oscilloscopes
Oscilloscopes translate an electronic signal into a pattern or waveform on a screen. As it is traced across the screen, the waveform creates a signature of the signal's characteristics.
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