PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
A manufacturer of piezoelectric quartz sensors, accelerometers, and associated electronics for the measurement of dynamic pressure, force, and vibration.
- 800-828-8840
716-684-0001 - 716-684-0987
- info@pcb.com
- 3425 Walden Avenue
Depew, NY 14043-2495
United States of America
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Cryogenic ICP® Accelerometers
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Cryogenic ICP® accelerometers are specifically designed to operate at temperatures below the typical -65 ºF (-54 ºC) temperature limit of most voltage mode sensors. The use of specialized, built-in, cryogenic circuitry and quartz shear sensing technology promote survivability in demanding environments such as liquid nitrogen. Each sensor is hermetically sealed and individually tested to determine the thermal coefficient of sensitivity at -320 ºF (-196 ºC) ensuring reliable operation and accurate measurements. These sensors have been successfully used in the presence of liquid helium during structural testing of rocket boosters.
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Precision Condenser Microphone
2575
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Performance:Nominal Microphone Diameter1"1" Frequency Response: Characteristic (at 0 incidence) Random IncidenceRandom Incidence Open Circuit Sensitivity: 45 mV/Pa Resonant Frequency (90 Phase Shift)8000 Hz8000 Hz[1] Inherent Noise<10 dB(A) re 20 Pa<10 dBTemperature Range (Operating)TBD FTBD C Humidity Coefficient of Sensitivity (0 to 95%, non-condensing)0.001 dB/%RH
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Microphone Preamplifier
HT426E01
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Nominal Microphone Diameter1/2Frequency Response Electrical Noise(at 22 C) (Flat 20 Hz to 20 kHz)Distortion (3 V rms input at 1 kHz)<-70 dB<-70 dB[1] EnvironmentalTemperature Range (Operating)-40 to +248 FExcitation Voltage 20 to 32 Constant Current Excitation 2 to 10 mA
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Pedal Force Load Cells
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Pedal Effort Sensors are designed to measure load applied to the brake, accelerator, and clutch pedals during acceleration, deceleration, and transmission shift events. The units are compact and light weight, making them easy to install and remove.
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ICP Microphone System
378C10
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This model includes a 1/4" microphone cartridge, a mated preamplifier with TEDS, and system calibration.
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Fatigue Rated Low Profile Cells
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Fatigue rated load cells are specifically designed for component durability and fatigue test machines where highly cyclical loading is present. These rugged load cells are extremely resistant to extraneous bending and side loading forces. They are used for material testing, component life cycle testing and structural testing. All fatigue rated load cells are guaranteed against fatigue failure for 100 million fully reversed cycles.
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ICP Microphone System
378A14
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This model includes a 1/4" microphone cartridge, a mated preamplifier with TEDS, and system calibration.
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High Sensitivity Pressure Sensors
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High sensitivity ICP® pressure sensors are for low pressure measurements requiring excellent resolution and small size. They are used to measure small dynamic hydraulic and pneumatic pressures such as turbulence, noise, sound, and pulsations, especially in adverse environments. They are capable of measuring high-intensity sound pressures from 111 to 210 dB at any static pressure level from full vacuum to 1,000 psi (6,895 kPa).
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Strain Sensors
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Conventional strain sensors are based on strain gage technology. In order to effectively measure the strain values in a force or load measurement application, a full, 4 element strain gage bridge circuit is utilized. The configuration is known as a Wheatstone Bridge Circuit. A Wheatstone Bridge has a very linear output in it’s midrange. That being considered +100% to -100% of range. Unfortunately, a Wheatstone Bridge becomes non-linear above the upper and lower extremes of range. Therefore, significant errors can result above the end points when attempting to take precision measurements. It is particularly important to take accurate measurements in some R&D or control applications. To avoid the mentioned error issues, PCB manufactures quartz piezoelectric strain sensors that output the same mV/microstrain sensitivity throughout the entire useful range. Thus, accuracy is improved and control requirements are enhanced that may occur at positive extremes of the measurement range. The models RHM240 and model 740B02 series sensors are the strain sensors for these applications.
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Quartz Charge Force Rings
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Ring-style sensor configurations measure dynamic compression. Tension measurements are also possible if the unit has been installed with proper pre-load.
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Quartz ICP® Links
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Link-style sensors measure dynamic compression and tension. They are constructed using a force ring that is under compressive pre-load between threaded mounting hardware. The threaded mounting on both ends of the sensor supports integrated link-style installations. Versions offering full-scale measurements of 10 lb to 50k lb (45 N to 220k N) compression and 30k lb (130k N) tension are available.
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Microphone System
378B02
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This model includes a 1/2" microphone cartridge, a mated preamplifier with TEDS, and system calibration.
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Externally Polarized Precision Condenser Microphones & Preamplifiers
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Externally polarized microphones set the initial standard for all acoustic test and measurement applications. They rely on a dedicated 200V power supply and specialized cables with 7-pin LEMO® connectors. Their straightforward design supports a wide product range. Often chosen as replacements for existing models or when prepolarized alternatives are unavailable.
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Microphone Preamplifier
426B03
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Performance: Nominal Microphone Diameter:1/4"Frequency Response: (0.1 dB) (re 1 kHz)5 to 126000 Hz5 to 126000 Hz Frequency Response
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General Purpose Single Axis Accelerometers
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Motion of a rigid body can be characterized within six degrees of freedom. Providing mechanical excitation to simulate this motion as may be encountered in the real world can entail a variety of test machines. There are various pound/force vibration shakers for structural testing. Regardless of the apparatus, the goal is always to ensure that the product under test can adequately perform, and reliably survive, in the environment in which it will be deployed, or to which it will be exposed during transport. PCB® accelerometers provide the measurement signals needed to control the vibratory input and to analyze the product’s reaction to such testing.


















