Instrumentation and Control News - Piezoelectric Sensors

First Automotive Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Sensor Coupled With TI Controller Enhances Fuel Efficiency and Safety

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 19:47:22 +0200

Transense and TMS320F28x Device Brings Complete Control System Capabilities For Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems and Torque Sensing

Miniature Quartz Force Sensor Measures Pressure on Injection Molding Cavities and Other Short-Term Quasi-Static Processes

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 04:25:26 +0100

Full scale measurement ranges up to 560 lb (2.5 kN), and compact size of 0.24 inch (6 mm) diameter x 0.24 inch (6 mm) height, allows the sensor to be used for other applications involving compression forces, such as push buttons, pin insertion on circuit boards, switches, and actuators...

New ½ in. Preamplifier with Gain, Filtering and TEDS for Automotive and Aerospace Noise Source Identification and In-Cabin Test

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:23:57 +0100

Model 426A11 preamplifier includes both A-weight and selectable "High Pass" filter, for automotive or aerospace cabin testing requirements. The "A-weight" filter attenuates signals less responsive to the human ear, normally below 1 kHz and above 4 kHz. This filter represents how the human ear perceives that sound...

PCB Piezotronics Introduces Dynamic Pressure Sensors for Turbine Engine Monitoring

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:23:57 +0100

Variations in Natural Gas can lead to increased dynamic pressure oscillations in the turbine combustors, resulting in inefficiencies, increased NOx emissions and damaging combustion instabilities. Additionally, these sensors may also be used to detect high-intensity acoustics, pulsations, and pressure fluctuations in pumps, furnaces, and pipes.

VIP SENSORS Announces New MEMS Piezoresistive Accelerometer

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:03:04 +0100

VIP Sensors offers a range of piezoelectric and voltage mode accelerometers, piezoresitive accelerometers, signal conditioners, cable assemblies and accessories in addition to their newly released Smart Sensors Network System.

XY Piezoelectric Nanometrology Stages Feature Record Travel Range

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 18:18:04 +0100

These precision flexure-guided scanning stages provide a record travel range of 1000 µm and allow nanometrology / precision microscopy instrument designers to probe much larger areas than before. A lower cost, single axis version is also offered...

Miniature, Lightweight ICP® Accelerometers for Modal and Structural Vibration Analysis

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:35:53 +0200

Models 352C41 and 352C42 are each housed in a 3/8 inch hex - 0.38 inch tall titanium housing and weigh just 2.8 grams, with a smooth base designed for adhesive mounting. Shear mode, piezo-ceramic sensing elements provide low-noise operation and accuracy through a frequency range of 0.5 to 10k Hz...

Accelerometers suit modal and structural vibration analysis.

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:07:48 +0200

Shear mode, piezo-ceramic sensing elements provide low-noise operation and accuracy of ±10% through frequency range of 0.5-10 kHz. Built-in microelectronic signal conditioning circuitry offers low impedance output signal for long distance signal transmission...

Drop-in emech replacement

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:09:59 +0200

Flight certified and already used on DC-9 and MD-80 series aircrafts; the new synchro type transducer is designed for a pressure range from 2 up to 10000 psi and an operating temperature range from -55 to 95 deg C...

Vibration switches protect critical machinery

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 19:42:39 +0200

A range of electronic and mechanical vibration switches protect critical machinery from costly failure, by initiating an alarm or shut down when excessive vibration is detected.

Kistler doubles UK workshop, training space

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 13:46:26 +0200

To meet demand for its piezoelectric and piezoresistive sensors constantly increasing from all sections of industry, Kistler Instruments has doubled its UK space for workshops and training.

Multi-angle low cost ultrasound camera for NDT field applications

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 13:46:26 +0200

The array is responsive over a wide range of ultrasound frequencies, typically between 1 MHz and 10 MHz. A large unfocused ultrasound beam and an acoustic lens are used to image in pulse echo geometry. The use of a lens provides a simple and inexpensive alternative to allow beam forming on a small sensor region...

Sensors measure absolute pressure in engines

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 06:25:45 +0200

Piezoresistive pressure sensor measures absolute pressure in engine intake and exhaust areas where high accuracy and small dimensions and flexibility of mounting location are a necessity.

DSP DAQ systems read piezoelectric signals

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 06:52:37 +0200

Running 300MHz Texas Instruments TMS320C6713 chips, these systems are capable of accepting simultaneous integrated electronic piezoelectric (IEPE) sensor signals. In use, a DT9841-VIB provides excitation, signal conditioning, and anti-aliasing filtering. As such, these systems can be used for...

M5 size pressure sensor is PiezoSmart

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 01:25:32 +0200

The new Type 6052C high temperature pressure sensor from Kistler combines small, M5 size with rugged construction making it ideal for use on gasoline or diesel multi-valve engines