KineticSystems Partner Products
KineticSystems Partner Products Astronics Test Systems ActivATE Software Astronics Test Systems ActivATE Test Platform Development Environment All KineticSystems cPCI/PXI instruments are fully supported in the Astronics Test Systems ActivATE Test Platform Development Environment. The Astronics Test Systems ActivATE Test Platform is both a runtime and development environment for automatic test equipment and factory floor automation. ActivATE test software allows the test engineer to focus on software testing and not the test environment design. ActivATE test software has been used in both commercial and military applications with tremendous success. Deployed worldwide, this software has been used to test a wide [...]
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Capacitance Probe System for Gap Measurement
This is a Legacy product. For information or support contact MTI Instruments at MTISales@Vitrek.com. Capacitance Probe System for Gap Measurement Request Quote Download Data Sheet Bring capacitance accuracy, high-speed response, built in calibration and temperature stability to your manufacturing floor at a cost effective price point. Suitable for industrial deployment, this pre-calibrated capacitive gap sensor system provides highly accurate measurements to a grounded metal target. Capable of taking continuous or manual samples with analog or digital output for analysis or machine control. The large sample rate allows for insight into probe measurements [...]
Did You Know? GaGe Digitizers in Military & Aerospace Applications
Introduction High-speed digitizers are indispensable tools in the military and aerospace industries, revolutionizing the way data is captured, processed, and analyzed. These advanced devices enable precise measurement and real-time monitoring of complex systems, from radar and communication systems to electronic warfare and avionics. By converting analog signals into high-resolution digital data at unprecedented speeds, high-speed digitizers enhance the accuracy and efficiency of critical operations, ensuring superior performance and reliability in some of the most unique applications. Unlocking the Skies: Advanced Drone Detection with X-Band Radar With the increasing use of drones across various sectors, there’s a growing [...]
Signal Conditioners
Signal Conditioning Data Acquisition & Control Products KineticSystems provides signal conditioning product solutions to meet demanding data acquisition and control requirements based on CompactPCI, PXI, and VXI standards. KineticSystems is a proud member of the PXI Systems Alliance and the VXI Bus Consortium. Data Acquisition & Control Products cPCI/PXI Signal Conditioners VXI Signal Conditioners
Whitepaper: What Defines Performance in High-Speed Digitizers
Introduction Today’s advanced, PC-based digitizers for high-speed data acquisition are necessary for myriad applications – ranging from signal analysis, lidar, ultrasound imaging and non-destructive testing, to communications, particle physics, mass spectroscopy and more. This article highlights how digitizers are unique and describes the unique performance parameters engineers should use when selecting a high-speed digitizer. Digitizers Cater to In-Process Signal Testing While digitizers and Digital Storage Oscilloscopes (DSOs) both use Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) chips as their core electronics they are different tools. The DSO is optimized for the probing and visualization of signals that are typically encountered on [...]
What Defines Performance in High-Speed Digitizers? Published in Electronic Products & Technology July 2024
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PBS eXpress ROI Calculator
PBS eXpress ROI Calculator Find Out How Much You Can Save There are many advantages to using the PBS eXpress for troubleshooting or simply keeping your business or regional jet engines running smoothly. The amount of time and money your organization will save is significant in times where keeping your operational costs low, without sacrificing safety, is paramount. PBS eXpress Versus "Three Shot" method When an airplane comes in with a squawk for an abnormally high vibration level, it can be a frustrating experience [...]
Unlock RF Spectrum Secrets with the GaGe CSE1622 Digitizer
Summary: High-speed spectrum sensing is essential in many radar applications and can be achieved by modern digitizers paired with radios. The GaGe CSE1622, a gallium-germanium 16-bit, 200-MS/s PCIe digitizer, is utilized for this purpose. It rapidly captures 40-MHz-wide snapshots of the spectrum, which are filtered and down-converted by the SI-8614 Nanoceptor receiver. The data is then processed using LabVIEW virtual instruments (VIs), optimized for near-continuous capture rates and efficient real-time monitoring. For optimal performance, a LabVIEW producer-consumer loop is employed. The producer loop quickly queues data captured from the digitizer; however, the consumer loop processes it slower using [...]
Precision Methane Isotope Analysis with Gage Digitizer Technology
Summary: Methane measurements have reached new levels of precision with the development of a spectrometer capable of decoding the intricacies of infrared light. At the heart of this advancement is a GaGe digitizer, a critical component enabling rapid switching between two specific wavelengths. This innovative approach effectively reduces noise interference stemming from temperature and frequency fluctuations, a common challenge in such measurements. Researchers have achieved remarkable accuracy in determining methane isotope ratios by harnessing the power of optically switched dual-wavelength cavity ring-down spectroscopy (OSDW-CRDS). This breakthrough opens doors to a deeper understanding of methane's role in climate change, [...]