High-Speed Signal Recording Systems
High-Speed Signal Recording Systems PC Instrumentation Systems for High-Speed Data Acquisition GaGe has a long history of providing high-speed, real-time signal acquisition, processing, and recording systems on PC-based platforms. This expertise saves customers time and eliminates uncertainties and risks with self-integrated systems. The advantage of the open PC-based system platform is that it allows the capability to mix and match a variety of instruments tailored for a specific application requirement with very high-speed data transfer rates via the PCIe interface for real-time signal-based solutions. Unlike traditional boxed-based test equipment, whose functionality is set [...]
Connecting Encoders to MTI’s Digital Accumeasure
Connecting Encoders to MTI's Digital Accumeasure MTI's Digital Accumeasure D has the ability to accept one or two digital quadrature encoders. The encoders can be linear slide-type or rotary. Digital encoders allow for tracking the position of capacitive probes such that you can synchronize a probe's position with the probe's displacement data. Two common examples are: Rotary shaft runout: shaft (radial) displacement vs. angular encoder position X/Y position of probes measuring wafer thickness (map wafer thickness) Accumeasure software (basic and measurement) allows the display of instantaneous encoder counts as well as probe displacement data; however, [...]
About Vitrek
About Vitrek About Vitrek Since 1990, Vitrek has provided innovative global solutions for High Voltage Test and Measurement. Our advanced automated Electrical Safety Compliance Testers verify insulation integrity and ground bonding on a single device or a complex system. Our multi-point HV scanners automatically route voltages up to 15KV to hundreds of test points. Vitrek supplies Precision High Voltage Measurement Standards to national laboratories and calibration labs around the world and our Graphical Power Analyzers set the standard for world class performance at a very economical price. In addition to manufacturing superior quality test and [...]
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. Of course, reflected light does [...]
Older PBS Support Policy
Valued PBS customers and partners: MTI Instruments prides itself on providing consistent, quality experiences for our customers. We recognize the importance of having products you can rely on to perform required functions consistently and accurately. As with any aging system, components become obsolete, parts become subject to wear and tear, software becomes vulnerable to cybersecurity risks, and older operating systems are incompatible with current operating environments. To that end, starting on August 1st, 2021, we will no longer be able to offer calibration and repair services on PBS-4100 and PBS-4100R built on/before 2012. If you have one of these [...]
Wafer Characterization
Semiconductor Wafer Characterization Surface Overview Wafer characterization is a critical part of quality control and process optimization in the semiconductor and solar industries. Accurate characterization ensures wafers meet mechanical and dimensional standards such as thickness, bow, and warp — all essential to downstream device performance and yield. Description Thickness Measurement ASTM F657: The distance through a wafer between corresponding points on the front and back surface. Thickness is expressed in microns or mils (thousandths of an inch). Total Thickness Variation (TTV) ASTM F657: The difference between the maximum and minimum values of thickness [...]
In-Situ Particle Detection
In-Situ Particle Detection Research & Development In-Situ Particle Detection Presence/Absence Description Introduction:  Foreign particles in food stuffs, plant produce, grains, etc. can lead to customer dissatisfaction when the items are packaged for sale. In some cases — it can be dangerous. Opportunity:  A major cigarette producer contacted MTI Instruments requesting a system to detect extraneous material, metal, plastic, filter fiber, and other contaminants. Background:  A cigarette’s dielectric footprint is controlled by the tobacco packing density, moisture content and the type of tobacco leaf. - packing density is controlled by the [...]
MTI Customer Satisfaction Survey
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Nuclear Heat Exchanger Vibration
Nuclear Heat Exchanger Vibration Power Generation Nuclear Heat Exchanger Vibration Amplitude Description Introduction: Power plants, particularly nuclear power plants, require heat exchangers to cool down the primary working fluid for the power plant. Excessive vibration can lead to cracking and premature failure of the heat exchanger. Problem: A major power plant company approached MTI looking for a sensor that could measure vibration of a heat exchanger assembly that was immersed under water. Additionally, the water could reach 250 F and up to 220 PSI; the probe had to be sealed [...]
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