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Multiplexers
Multiplexer Data Acquisition & Control Products KineticSystems provides multiplexer product solutions to meet demanding data acquisition and control requirements based on CompactPCI / PXI standards. KineticSystems is a proud member of the PXI Systems Alliance. Data Acquisition ProductModel BusPlatform FormFactor CategoryFeature # ofChannels (CH) FeatureHighlights DataSheet US $ Price/CHStart At P580 PXI 3UDoubleWidth RelayMultiplexer 34 Differential Inputs4 Configurable I/O Multiplex Inputs to 2 Independent Analog PathsConfigure 4 LEMCO Connectors as Input or OutputSwitch up to 4 External Instruments to PathSwitching Sequence Control by Drivers or Memory P580 $33Request Quote
MTI Application Note: Testing for Connector Failure Due To Vibration or Shock
Testing for Connector Failure Due to Vibration or Shock Mobile Communications Equipment Needs Reliable Connectors That Will Not Disconnect with Shock or Vibration Introduction A large multinational company approached MTI to provide a sensor capable of measuring displacement that also wouldn’t load the target (connector). Shock and vibration testing would span 2-15G and the target connectors were very small. Application MTI’s 2100 optical displacement sensor system is ideal for this kind of application because very small probes can be used and they measure displacement via reflected light. [...]
Frequency Counters
Frequency Counter Data Acquisition & Control Products KineticSystems provides frequency counter product solutions to meet demanding data acquisition and control requirements based on CompactPCI, PXI, VXI, and CAMAC standards. KineticSystems is a proud member of the PXI Systems Alliance and the VXI Bus Consortium, and is a recognized leader in CAMAC IEEE STD 583 products. Data Acquisition & Control Products cPCI/PXI Frequency Counters VXI Frequency Counters CAMAC Frequency Counters
MTI Whitepaper: Easy Roller Gap Measurement Ensures Calendering Success
Easy Roller Gap Measurement Ensures Calendering Success Many roll-to-roll finishing processes typically use a calender, or series of hard pressure rollers, to deliver smooth, high-quality products of plastic, textile, or paper (Fig 1). Ensuring a consistent material thickness, however, depends on the ability to monitor, and maintain, a precise gap between rollers. This application note describes a quick and easy means for roller gap measurement Problem Establishing a roller gap and checking for parallelism across roller width can be a slow and cumbersome procedure. Manual measurement requires multiple sized feeler gauges which can introduce errors. Misinterpreting [...]
VXI Chassis Mainframes
VXI Chassis Mainframes * All of these listed legacy models are discontinued. We can no longer provide any VXI based products.We encourage our customers to review our current cPCI/PXI Product line for possible future migration: cPCI/PXI Data Acquisition & Control Products
Application Note: How to Ensure Your LED Lighting Products Meet Industry Standards
Testing for performance, energy effeciency, consumption verification, quality and safety compliance during product development. Introduction Manufacturers and users of LED lighting products need to ensure that their products meet the qualifications and requirements of a multitude of reliability and efficiency standards. In addition to voluntary initiatives and programs like EnergyStar, mandatory standards and specifications for the lighting industry must be kept in mind during project development, including the latest IES LM-79-19 and the ANSI C82.16 documents. This application note provides an overview of relevant lighting standards and specifications for LED lighting products. [...]
GaGe Whitepaper: Real-Time High-Speed Data Acquisition on PC-Based System Platforms
GaGe Whitepaper: Real-Time High-Speed Data Acquisition on PC-Based System Platforms By Gerald Allgaier, Systems Specialist and Bob Fitzgerald, Application Specialist - Vitrek For many measurements that require the capture and processing of analog data, data throughput speed and conversion resolution are the two most important considerations. Typical examples include Radar, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Ultrasound Imaging, Non- Destructive Testing (NDT), Mass Spectroscopy / Time-of-Flight (TOF), and Production Test. These test applications usually demand high speed data transfer rates. So typically, Digitizers (A/D) or Arbitrary Waveform Generators (D/A) residing on a high-speed backplane are required. These [...]



