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Accelerometer Calibration FAQ (.pdf)
(Vibration and Acceleration Sensing)
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Read our informative FAQ about accelerometer calibration here......
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Accelerometer Selection and Use Hints & Tips
(Vibration and Acceleration Sensing)
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Do you need help selecting the right accelerometer for your application? Do you ever wonder what the best mounting technique is? Have you read an accelerometer spec sheet and wondered what the...
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Basic Piezoelectric Theory
(Sensors, Transducers and Detectors)
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Want to know more about the Piezoelectric effect and how that is applied to sensor technology? Find out more here......
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Basics of ICP, IEPE, and PE Type Signal Conditioning
(Sensing and Measurement Instruments)
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In the world of Piezoelectric sensors there are two primary output types used: ICP (also called IEPE) and Charge. Each has its own use in the appropriate application, but understanding when to use the...
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Driving Long Cables
(Data Acquisition and Signal Conditioning)
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Operation over long cables may affect frequency response and introduce noise and distortion when an insufficient current is available to drive cable capacitance. Unlike charge output systems, where...
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Introduction to Piezoelectric Accelerometers
(Vibration and Acceleration Sensing)
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The classic Piezoelectric Accelerometer is the most commonly used transducer in the vibration world today. These accelerometers are inexpensive, come in a variety of packages, and easy/forgiving to...
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Introduction to Piezoelectric Force Sensors
(Force Sensing)
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Piezoelectric force sensors are used for a variety of dynamic measurements. Impact hammers are probably the most common examples of this type of PE force sensor. Find out how these sensors work...
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Introduction to Piezoelectric Pressure Sensors
(Sensors, Transducers and Detectors)
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Piezoelectric Pressure Sensors measure dynamic pressures. They are generally not suited for static pressure measurements. Dynamic pressure measurements including turbulence, blast, ballistics and...
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Measurement Microphone Handbook
(Acoustic and Audio Equipment)
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Want to learn the basics of acoustic transducers like 'what is the difference between Free Field & Diffuse Field'? Download the new PCB Measurement Microphone Handbook to find out what you need to...
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TEDS and IEEE 1451 Primer (.pdf)
(Data Acquisition and Signal Conditioning)
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The IEEE 1451 standard lays out the framework to make transducers more 'Plug n Play' than ever. Using the Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) specified in IEEE 1451 transducers will be able to...
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