Multichannel Charge Amplifier Enhances Precision and Flexibility in Laboratory Applications

Kistler: Extremely accurate measurement of physical quantities in laboratory applications requires precise signal amplification. The new, modular high-end multichannel charge amplifier Type 5080A… from Kistler is designed to cater to a whole variety of tasks with these requirements. For example, it amplifies the signals from piezoelectric sensors for multicomponent force measurement. This makes this innovative amplifier ideal for applications such as recording the minute forces encountered in micromachining

As the successor to charge amplifier Types 5017 and 5019, new Type 5080A… is intended for mounting in 19" racks. Its modular design allows expansion to eight amplifier modules at any time. It can accommodate both charge modules for piezoelectric sensors and dual-mode modules with charge/Piezotron® input. This enables acquisition of not only force signals but also signals from sensors measuring pressure, torque or acceleration. This possibility of combining charge and dual-model modules in the rack permits recording of, for instance, force and acceleration signals with the same unit.

The new multichannel charge amplifier offers a wide frequency range from 0 to more than 200 kHz, a broad measuring range (2 to 2,2 million pC), low drift, a low noise level, enhanced low-pass filtering and an integral summing processor as standard. The AC and DC versions available communicate via USB and RS-232C interfaces.

Kistler Group

Kistler’s core competence is the development, production and use of sensors for measuring pressure, force, torque and acceleration. Kistler’s know-how and electronic systems can be used to prepare measuring signals for use in analyzing physical processes, controlling and optimizing industrial processes, improving product quality in manufacturing and improving performance in sports and rehabilitation.

Kistler offers a comprehensive range of sensors and systems for engine development, automotive engineering, plastics and metal processing, installation technology and biomechanics.

A worldwide sales presence in the form of 25 group companies and 30 distributors ensures customer proximity, application support on an individual level and short lead times.

With a staff of about 1 000, the Kistler Group is one of the world’s leading providers of dynamic measuring instrumentation. The Kistler Group achieved turnover of 166 million Swiss Francs in the 2009 financial year.