Amherst, Mass. — Amherst Systems Associates Inc. (ASA Corp.) has released Version 5 of its M1 Oscilloscope Tools software family. The centerpiece of Version 5 is a new patent-pending technology called "Hidden Anomaly Location", or HAL, which automatically detects hidden waveform anomalies.

HAL is comprised of dozens of independently operating software "agents" which scour each scope acquisition in the background, independent of what the operator is doing, to detect waveform anomalies. It alerts the user of the anomaly as well as provides an explanation of the problem together with suggested solutions.

ASA said the Hidden Anomaly Location is not the first application of embedded intelligence in M1 Oscilloscope Tools. M1's AutoMeasure facility automatically deploys an appropriate set of measurements based upon the number and type of signals found, as well as vertically scaling the signals to optimize the accuracy of the digitizers. It also examines incoming signals to recognize if the signal setup has changed and, if so, reassign existing measurements to the available channels. The operator is always given the opportunity to decline or accept any and all decisions that result from embedded intelligence, as well as to mute the behavior entirely. Agents in HAL can be muted as needed, both individually and by group.

Other changes in Version five include further optimization of the user interface and additions to the exploratory tools to further speed up movement through the waveform space, as well as the addition of a chess game.

Capabilities included in the M1 Oscilloscope Tools family at no charge are measurement work-flow automation, built-in compliance tests, a Rj/Dj capability that employs neural networks to calibrate error and instrument noise out of the results, and other productivity and collaboration tools.

Pricing: Ranges from $995 to $7995. Request a quote at: www.Amherst-Systems.com/online-store.htm
Availability: Version 5 of M1 OT will be available December 2007.
Product information: Can be found at the product landing page www.M1OT.com

ASA, 1-413-596-5354, www.M1OT.com