New Automotive Crash Test Accelerometers for High-G Impact Events

Designed for automotive applications, new series of crash sensors achieves true DC response for crash testing

June 28, 2013, Farmington Hills, Mich., USA - PCB Automotive Sensors, a division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc., introduces a new series of DC MEMS shock accelerometers for automotive crash testing. Available in damped and undamped versions, the PCB® Series 3641 and 3651 are designed for applications that require small mass and a broad frequency response, such as crash testing, drop testing and sled testing. Both sensors offer a 2000 G full-scale measurement range with mechanical overload limit stops, and a frequency range of 0 to 5000 Hz. In addition, these models meet SAE J211 and SAE J2570 specifications. 

PCB® Series 3641 and 3651 are designed with standard low transverse sensitivity and standard low zero G offset. They meet these industry-standard specifications, however unlike other crash sensors on the market, PCB® does not charge extra for standard lower transverse sensitivity and zero G offset temperature shift.

The Series 3641 and 3651 achieve true DC response for measuring long duration shock. For this reason, they are preferred for applications in which integration from acceleration to velocity to displacement may be performed.
 
For technical information, please contact Product Manager Rob Mydzian at PCB Automotive Division located in Farmington Hills, Mich. at (716) 684-0002, or by email at rmydzian@pcb.com.

About PCB  Automotive Sensors Division
PCB Automotive Sensors is a dedicated sales and technical support facility, located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, devoted to the testing and instrumentation needs of the global transportation market. This team is focused on the development and application of sensors and related instrumentation for specific vehicle development test programs, including modal analysis; driveability; ride & handling; component & system performance; durability; road load data acquisition; vehicle and powertrain NVH; legislative testing; quality control; powertrain development; and motorsport. PCB® proudly stands behind all products with services customers value most, including 24-hour technical support, a global distribution network, and the industry's only commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction. For more information please visit www.pcb.com/Auto.
 
About PCB Piezotronics
PCB Piezotronics is a global leader in the design and manufacture of microphones,
vibration, pressure, force, torque, load, and strain sensors, as well as the pioneer of ICP® technology. This instrumentation is used for test, measurement, monitoring, and control requirements in automotive, aerospace, industrial, R&D, military, educational, commercial, OEM applications, and more. Our Platinum Products program ensures fast delivery of over 10,000 sensors that are covered by an Unconditional Guarantee. With a customer support team of more than 50 Field Sales and Customer Service Representatives and Application Engineers. PCB® proudly stands behind their products with the services you value most, including a 24-hour SensorLineSM, a global distribution network, and the industry's only commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction. Visit us at www.pcb.com. 

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