The 3rd edition of Newnes Instrumentation & Measurement Pocket Book, edited by W. Bolton, is unique among this type of engineering resource. The book describes the measurement and analysis techniques ...

How to use the venerable PIC16F886 MCU to create a multifunction measurement device. What instrument measurements can this 6-in-1 device replicate? 1. Electronic schematic for the multifunction meter.

Five case studies show how diagnostic data used with multivariable process data increases process efficiency and uptime. Instrumentation selection for plant applications is a multistep process, ...

High-frequency magnetic characteristics are essential for improving the efficiency, miniaturization, and operating frequency ...

From the early days of mechanical and electromechanical instruments to today’s advanced digital sensors, ABB has aimed not just to meet market needs, but to stay one step ahead. Whether it's improving ...

Developed by the International Society of Automation (ISA), the ISA-5 series of standards are essential for industries that rely on complex instrumentation and control systems, including chemical ...

What are signal-conditioning aspects for amplifiers that design engineers must grasp for precision applications? What are the design considerations for selecting and implementing a signal-conditioning ...

PXI (PCI eXtensions for instrumentation) has been in use for close to 20 years, while LXI (LAN eXtensions for instrumentation) is newer to the automated testing scene. Older platforms, including GPIB ...

Inadequate shielding and bad grounding are often blamed when measurements are inaccurate, especially in high-impedance applications. In fact, shielding and grounding problems are frequently ...