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The Proper Use of Guided-Wave Radar in Steam Loops   May 1, 2012

This article discusses the use of guided-wave radar (GWR), also known as time-domain reflectometry (TDR), in your steam loop, including the way that this technology functions and how it differs from more traditional forms of level indication.More>>

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Testing a High-Survivability, High-Shock 20,000 g Accelerometer, Part 2: Device Characterization and High-Shock Testing   April 1, 2012

The second part of this two-part article continues our description of the methods used to characterize the Endevco high-shock, high-survivability accelerometer, including the results obtained from testing in simulated environments.More>>

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Testing a High-Survivability, High-Shock 20,000 g Accelerometer, Part 1: Preliminary Prototype Testing   March 1, 2012

This two-part article introduces Meggitt's lightly damped, mechanically stopped, high-survivability, Endevco 20,000 g shock accelerometer. Part 1 focuses on the results from preliminary prototype testing of sensor dynamic properties while Part 2 will discuss further device characterization and...More>>

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The Growing World of the Image Sensors Market   February 1, 2012

The combination of technological advances and an increase in the number of image sensor applications has fueled the growth of the world image sensors market.More>>

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The Effective Use of High-Speed Isolated DA Systems for Rapid Transient Electrical Measurements   January 1, 2012

Lightning strikes, electrical arcs, and power-transmission switchgear testing for power transmission all involve fast, short-duration, high-voltage electrical transients that can wreak havoc on systems; acquiring data on these transients requires specialized hardware and know-how.More>>

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Highly Accurate Motion Sensing and Control for Industrial Applications   November 1, 2011

Until recently, inertial measurement units (IMUs) traditionally have been associated with military uses (for high-end IMUs) or consumer products (for low-end IMUs) but the marketplace has lacked an IMU that balances high performance and cost sensitivity for industrial applications. The S4E5A0A0...More>>

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Potentiometers: A Proven Position Sensing Solution that Every Engineer Needs to Consider in Modern Designs   October 1, 2011

Potentiometers have been the mainstay of position measurement for more than a century, and recent advancements are boosting their capabilities; here's what you need to know to choose and use potentiometers effectively. More>>

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EPIC: A New Epoch in Electric Potential Sensing   September 1, 2011

A novel electrometer manages to combine robustness with sensitivity, enabling a range of medical and other applications.More>>

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Postage-Stamp-Sized Micropumps for Both Gas and Liquid Sensor Systems    July 1, 2011

A robust, postage-stamp-sized micropump, with low energy consumption and a use life of more than 10,000 hours, enables new applications for both gas and liquid chemical sensor systems by facilitating their use in networked installations and handheld systems.More>>

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Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting   June 1, 2011

A breakthrough technology uses temperature differentials to power sensor-driven building automation systems.More>>







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