Category: Engineering

QTA163 Miniature Torque Sensor

QTA163 Miniature Torque Sensor

FUTEK has released the QTA163, a custom-built miniature torque sensor that weighs a mere 28.3 grams! With a 5mm shaft it is capable of measuring torque of up to 150 RPMs at a capacity of 8.851 in-lb. Firstly, housed in 17-4 …

Single Channel Isolated Transmitters & Signal Splitters TT Series

Dependable Value with Isolated Transmitters & Signal Splitters

Get real value for money with the Acromag Signal Conditioners.  They are ideal for single or hundreds of I/O points.  These isolated transmitters and signal splitters meet or exceed their published specification.  Plus, you receive superior before and after sales service …

Analog to Digital Converter Diagram

Analog to Digital Converter in DAQ

Problem: Setting the optimum gain for DAQ Channels using Analog to Digital Converter.  Sometimes engineers have a signal which is less than 5 volts.  However, at other times it can range towards 100 Volts.  Therefore, if the resolution of the Analog …

Large Scale Aerospace Structural Testing Facility in India

Large Scale Aerospace Structural Testing

This case study on a Large Scale Aerospace Structural Testing Facility at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was provided by our friends Dewesoft and written by their Partner Innovative Solution in Chennai, India. For further information on this case study …

Embedded DAQ with ARM Processor

Embedded DAQ with Arm Processor

The Dewesoft IOLITE LX is an Embedded DAQ with ARM processor with Linux-based open architecture. Firstly, the IOLITE LX can act like a standalone data logger, real-time control system, and signal conditioning frontend, all at the same time. For the first …

AV Thermal Management by using Servers and Embedded Computers

AV Thermal Management

The article titled “Getting to the core of AV thermal management” was written by Jim Shaw who is VP of Engineering at the Crystal Group and was recently published by SAE International.  Metromatics provide local sales, service and support of the …

Dewesoft software EOL

Dewesoft VMC2020 Conference Materials Online

A short note from our friends at Dewesoft, who have advised that the Dewesoft VMC2020 Conference Materials are now available online for any sessions you may have missed.  As always, for more information on Dewesoft Data Acquisition Products and Software in …

3D Printed Circuit Boards

Testing 3D Printed Circuit Boards

3D Printed Circuit Boards has revolutionised the printed circuit board (PCB) industry. Firstly, it has enabled PCBs to be manufactured at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional methods.  Secondly, it has improved operational efficiency in businesses as it saves …

Dewesoft Sirius XHS

Dewesoft Sirius XHS now available in Australia and NZ

The Dewesoft Sirius XHS is now available in Australia and New Zealand.  Dewesoft recently released the SIRIUS XHS High Speed Data Acquisition System which has an amazing 15MS/sec sampling rate at 5MHz bandwidth.  It contains Hybrid ADC Technology which enables users …

Podcast Rugged Hyperconverged Infrastructure

Rugged Hyperconverged Infrastructure

The Crystal Group’s latest “Rugged Advantage Podcast” or RAP Number 8 on Rugged Hyperconverged Infrastructure has just dropped.  In these Podcasts, the Crystal Group delves into relevant and current rugged electronic engineering topics in today’s changing world.    If you enjoy …