Research Papers

• Industry: Medical/Pharmaceutical

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe digitizer played a crucial role in verifying the
functionality of the PZT-PVDF stacked transducer through pulse-echo experiments. It captured
the echo signals received by both the PZT and PVDF elements, allowing for precise
measurement and comparison of the signal delays. Additionally, the digitizer facilitated the
reception of broadband acoustic emissions during experiments involving microbubbles exposed
to ultrasound pulses.

• Industry: Medical/Pharmaceutical

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The authors developed a novel method using multiple-
wavelength AO imaging to quantitatively measure absorber concentration inside scattering
media. They employed a setup involving a GaGe Digitizer, lasers, ultrasonic probes, and
photorefractive crystals to capture and analyze acoustic and optical signals.

• Industry: Testing Labs & Research Centers

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: Data acquisition was facilitated by a GaGe /
Compuscope CS220 digitizer card, which performed analogue-to-digital sampling of radar
waveforms. The radar, mounted on a Kenn Borek Aviation DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft,
transmitted radio frequency signals and received echoes to map out profiles of power in time
delay.

• Industry: Electrical Equipment Manufacturers

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe digitizer was essential for data acquisition,
converting analog signals from optical sensors into digital data. This high-speed conversion and
high-resolution digitization ensured accurate detection of LED ID codes, crucial for real-time
positioning.

• Industry: Medical/Pharmaceutical

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe digitizer, with its high sampling rate, was
instrumental in capturing detailed echo signals from the high-frequency ultrasound array. It
enabled precise measurement of the array’s performance, including bandwidth, sensitivity, and
resolution. This high level of detail is essential for developing a system capable of visualizing
minute structures within the breast, thereby enhancing biopsy accuracy.

• Industry: Testing Labs & Research Centers

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe Digitizer was employed in the frequency-
stabilized cavity ring-down spectroscopy (FS-CRDS) setup. It facilitated the precise
measurement of spectral lineshapes of gases such as O2 and CO2 and the accurate detection
of methane isotopes by capturing rapid decay signals, enhancing the precision and sensitivity of
the measurements.

• Industry: Aerospace & Defense

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The paper introduces innovative approaches, such as
the use of inductance-capacitance (LC) resonance method to improve sensor sensitivity.
Additionally, it presents the design and implementation of an integrated oil condition sensor for
simultaneous detection of wear debris and other lubricant properties.

• Industry: Electrical Equipment Manufacturers

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe Digitizer was used to capture and process
radio signal data for the simulation studies. By utilizing high-precision signal processing
procedures tested through measurements, the digitizer helped simulate and analyze how
different antenna parameters impact the accuracy of radio source direction-finding in urban
settings.

• Industry: Testing Labs & Research Centers

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe digitizer was utilized in the lidar system to
digitize the output of the photomultiplier tube (PMT) at 60 MHz with 12-bit resolution. This high-
frequency digitization was crucial for accurately capturing the rapid changes in the mixed layer
depth and providing detailed data for analysis.

• Industry: Testing Labs & Research Centers

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe Digitizer played a key role in upgrading the
diagnostic system for measuring Ion Cyclotron Emission (ICE) on the DIII-D tokamak. This
digitizer allowed for capturing detailed ICE spectra by integrating with robust magnetic pickup
loops placed near the plasma’s edge. The upgrade enabled the collection of comprehensive
data, including frequency, amplitude, mode polarization, and toroidal mode number.