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50/60Hz Notch Filter: The Interference Inhibitor

AnthonyG

Power Line Interference Power line noise can interfere with electrical, radio, and TV signals. It is typically exhibited near power lines or power sources and is extremely frustrating when trying to make sensitive measurements at low voltages. Depend...
- 25 Jul 2024
Z-Track Precision: When Close is Not Good Enough

AnthonyG

Z-Track Virtually Eliminates Zero Drift The Importance of Precision in Medical Diagnostics Medical diagnostic equipment must be accurate—very accurate—to properly diagnose. Often, the difference between an effective and ineffective treatm...
- 15 Jul 2024
Can’t Take the Pressure? Integrate a Pressure Switch

AnthonyG

The Importance of Pressure Switches A pressure switch is a mechanical or electronic device that is activated when a certain pressure threshold or set point is reached. These failsafe response components instruct the system to perform an action if a c...
- 25 Jun 2024
Advanced Digital Filtering: The Noise Neutralizer

AnthonyG

The Many Sources of Noise in Electrical Systems Electromechanical devices, such as HVAC systems, hospital ventilators, and monitoring systems, are comprised of many parts that generate noise when these parts move, or the systems have air/gas/liqui...
- 19 Jun 2024
Integrated Closed Loop: When Time, Money and Accuracy Matter

AnthonyG

Effective Pressure Sensor Implementations Require an Accurate Closed Loop A closed-loop control system automatically regulates a process to a desired state based on continuous feedback from the system. It contains one or more mechanical or electronic...
- 5 Jun 2024
The Power of Eight: Multi-Range Technology Replaces up to 8 Pressure Sensors

AnthonyG

‘Ordinary’ Pressure Sensors Differential pressure sensors are designed to support one specific pressure range. Traditional sensors are factory-calibrated to perform optimally at that single range. Once this is predetermined in manufacturi...
- 31 May 2024
Differential Pressure Sensors Gain Intelligence with NimbleSense

AnthonyG

Background on Differential Pressure Sensors Measuring the comparative difference between two inputs, differential pressure sensors are a critical part of most mechanical and electromechanical devices that require precise measurement of air, gases, or...
- 30 May 2024