Capacitance Sensing Provides Two Ways to Measure EV Battery Plate Thickness
MTI Instruments has released an application note that explains how to use capacitance to measure the thickness of the lithium battery plates in electric vehicles (EVs). Manufacturers need to check these plates for thickness before calendaring them together to ensure that the overall battery diameter is within specifications. In EV batteries, lithium ion compounds are applied to either a copper plate substrate (cathode) or an aluminum substrate (anode plate). These conductive plates are separated by a dielectric. MTI Instruments, a global supplier of precision measurement solutions, makes capacitance sensors that can measure thicknesses materials down to nanometers. Moreover, MTI [...]
Microsoft Windows 7 Security Advisory and Impact on MTI PBS-4100+ Users
Learn about this important security advisory and its impact on MTI-PBS-4100+ users. What is the Microsoft Windows 7 Security Advisory? Microsoft will no longer provide maintenance on Windows Version 7 in January of this year after 10-years of supporting the product. Microsoft does this across their product lines (not just Windows) in order to continue to evolve their products and invest their resources on the more recent versions. This means that Microsoft will no longer release any updates for that version of Windows, including bug fixes or security updates. For details on this activity by Microsoft, please visit their [...]
Vitrek to Launch New DL Series of DC Loads
This month, Vitrek introduced a new product to our ever-expanding catalog of high-voltage testing and measurement equipment. Our latest product, the DL Series Electronic DC Load, is intended to improve testing for a series of power supplies, testers, and drivers. The new device is designed to be accurate, flexible, and easy-to-use, rivaling all other similar DC loads on the market with superior performance and results. […]
Press Release: Vitrek Releases Ultra-High Accuracy (0.024%) PA920 Series Power Analyzer
Vitrek’s New Ultra High Accuracy Power Analyzer Sets New Standard for Price/Performance The PA920 combines industry-leading power measurement accuracy (0.024%, 20Hz-1KHz), innovative multi-channel Virtual Power Analyzer (VPA) architecture; expansive harmonics analysis capabilities, built-in library of environmental compliance tests with market-leading affordability. […]
White Paper: Precision Power Analyzers
White Paper All the tools needed to study and optimize virtually any power project in a single instrument Introduction The design of any power conversion system requires the measurement of a large range of electrical parameters that could be made using a lab bench full of instruments. The precision power analyzer pulls all of these measurements into a single instrument replacing meters, oscilloscopes, chart recorders, harmonic analyzers and other devices. This paper will provide a basic overview of the functions and capabilities of high-performance power analyzers. Examples of these functions and how to apply [...]
Proforma 300i SA Video Shows Semiconductor Metrology
MTI Instruments, a worldwide leader in precision measurement solutions, has released a YouTube video that shows how its Proforma™ 300i SA semi-automated measurement tool measures silicon carbide wafers for semiconductors. George Relan, MTI’s Global Director of Sales, demonstrates how the desktop metrology system provides non-contact full wafer scanning and 3D mapping of measurement features such as thickness and shape. MTI’s video also shows how the Proforma 300i SA interfaces with an external computer and provides powerful Windows-based software for analysis and reporting. By utilizing MTI push/pull technology, the Proforma 300i SA doesn’t require the semiconductor wafers to have a [...]
PA900 – July 2018 Product of the Month!
July's Product Of The Month is the PA900 Precision Multi-Channel Harmonic Power Analyzer! Each week we will post a tip or feature about the PA900 on this page as well as through our social media outlets! Be sure to follow us to learn about the PA900! Twitter Facebook Vitrek - PA900 - Did You Know.... The Vitrek PA900 can be used as an oscilloscope for Voltage & Current Waveforms? Click here for info! User Friendly & Easy-On-The-Eyes The PA900's custom screen capability allows users to show/hide results they wish, color the results and set the font size and add [...]
Press Release: HVL-150 SmartProbe for use with Vitrek 4700 Precision High Voltage Meter
Vitrek’s 4700 Precision High Voltage Meter adds New HVL-150 SmartProbe™ for Expanded Measurement Range HVL-150 probe is rated to 140 KVDC/100KVAC; features ultra-low temp. coefficient attenuators and low capacitance; SmartProbe stored precision calibration data assures high accuracy, facilitates interchange with other probes/meters. […]
Press Release: PA900 Power Analyzer
Vitrek Power Analyzer Performs Compliance Testing to International Standards The PA900 features built-in capability to perform compliance analysis for a selection of key motor drive, standby power, harmonics and avionics standards – without using PC-based software […]






