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News Release from: Lambda Photometrics
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 17 August 2006
NPL acquires microsystems analyser
NPL has added a Polytec MSA-400 microsystems analyser to its armoury of tools working in the micro and nano domain.
To support the metrology and dynamic characterisation of MEMS and other microstructure devices as part of the CEMMNT project, NPL has added a Polytec MSA-400 microsystems analyser to its armoury of tools working in the micro and nano domain, supplied by Polytec's UK subsidiary Lambda Photometrics NPL's new Polytec MSA-400 covers frequencies to 1MHz and measures dynamic motion in both the out-of-plane (z axis) and in-plane (x-y axes) directions
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 25 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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It is capable of measuring the frequency response of resonant devices (such as cantilevers, membranes, accelerometers etc), as well as the time domain response of switches, actuators and other structures, displaying that response as still or animated deflection shapes for out-of-plane vibration, or Bode plots with motion amplitude for lateral measurements.
Data are easily taken, given fast indication of the overall frequency response of a structure, with deflection shapes quantifying the motion at the resonant and other frequencies.
Such information is essential to check if design, manufacture and operation are correct for the device.
The MSA-400 will also ensure that existing characterisation work on PZT and other active materials will be enhanced and extended.
The purchase of such a system shows NPL's commitment to supporting the emerging field of microsystems and nanotechnology and it is hoped that further work will ensure the development of calibration and certification techniques for the measurement of these challenging devices. Request free introductory details about products from Lambda Photometrics ...
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