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Application Note for Draw Wire Transducer Accuracy

Cable sag diagram and equation
The 7-page Application Note for Draw Wire Transducer Accuracy documents the generally-negligible error of cable sag.

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Application Note Educates on How to Minimize Draw Wire Transducer Error

Error Categories Are Assessed to Document Product Performance

PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA USA -- Engineers can now learn how to produce data that is as accurate as possible with SpaceAge Control's new application note discussing accuracy and precision for draw wire transducers. The application note covers the different ways error can affect sensor data, along with descriptions of specific design features inherent within SpaceAge Control draw wire transducers for minimizing error. The illustrated 7-page Application Note on Draw Wire Transducer Accuracy is available at no cost to readers via the SpaceAge Control website. The document's general review of mechanical and electrical error and sensor-specific functionality provides useful information for engineering and technical audiences. The Application Note for Draw Wire Transducer Accuracy includes:

  • A definition of error, precision, and accuracy
  • An overview of draw wire transducers
  • Types of error affecting sensors, including methods to compensate for repeatable error
  • Draw wire transducer calibration
  • Specific SpaceAge Control design features to minimize error

The Application Note presents error types by category, such as electrical, mechanical, repeatable, and non-repeatable. Errors are documented through equations, figures, and descriptions. In addition, the document contains links to additional resources for readers wanting to know more about accuracy and error, including error calculators, sensor data sheets, and a complete bibliography. Readers will ultimately walk away with basic knowledge of why the difference between accuracy and precision is critical to data collection, and which types of error are relevant to draw wire transducer applications.

The application note makes the information easily accessible to the general audience by establishing top-level theories and information before exploring specific error types. The information contained in the Application Note for Draw Wire Transducer Accuracy can be applied to a variety of sensors such as SpaceAge Control's series of draw wire transducers.

The Application Note is available for free on SpaceAge Control's website. Media interested in publishing the application note can contact SpaceAge Control for more information.

SpaceAge Control is the leader in the development of innovative, miniature position transducers and air data products for demanding applications. Its quality system is compliant with ISO 9001 and AS9000. The company was founded in 1968 and is located in Palmdale, California USA.

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Editorial Contact

   Tom Anderson, Operations
   SpaceAge Control, Inc.
   38850 20th Street East
   Palmdale, CA 93550 USA
   661-273-3000 Ext. 102, 661-273-4240 (fax)
   email@spaceagecontrol.com


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