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B. Vargha, I. Zoltán
CALIBRATION ALGORITHM FOR CURRENT-OUTPUT R-2R LADDERS

The paper presents a new calibration algorithm for current output R-2R ladders. The R-2R ladders are popular because they are easy to realise, but the resistance tolerances limit their linearity properties. However, it is possible to achieve higher linearity with self-calibration techniques. A formerly published algorithm by Cutkosky is available for the so-called Cutkosky R-2R ladders. A similar algorithm can be applied to the current-output ladders, which are widely used as MDAC or DAC. In the paper the Cutkosky divider is shortly discussed, and then a new description is presented as basis of the calibration algorithm. The calibration algorithm is discussed in details, and the error budget is analysed. A simulator was also written to verify the theory.

S. G. Taranow, F. B. Grinevich, R. O. Mazmanian, B. A. Marshalenko
HIGH PRECISION ROBOT FOR PERMANENT MAGNETS CERTIFICATION

High precision robot-manipulator for high specific magnetic energy certification and separation is described in the paper. A Hall effect sensor is used in robot-manipulator. For provision high accuracy it was used the new method of Hall effect sensor additive error minimization.

S.G. Taranow, A Olencki
PRECISE HIGH Q-FACTOR DOUBLE LOOP SELF-ADAPTING AMPLIFIER

High precision, high Q-factor and small phase shift of output with input voltages in the case of an angular frequency change within broad limits is described in the paper. New tuned amplifier is grounded on the self-adapting principle of operation. Dynamics analysis of a double loop, non-linear modulating system is grounded on the usage of the generalized method of linearization by the describing function.

D. Swisulski
SELECTION OF PFM SIGNAL PERIOD FOR T/D CONVERSION

This paper presents principles of selecting the period of pulse-frequency modulated (PFM) signals used as intermediate representation of measured signals. It is assumed that the PFM signal is to be digitized using time-to-digital (T/D) conversion, and that the measured signal can be modeled as a dc component plus a sinusoidal fluctuation of known frequency. The measurement error, mainly composed of dynamic error and counting error, can significantly be reduced by properly selecting the period of the PFM signal with respect to other measurement conditions. Included are considerations pertaining to both on-line and off-line postprocessing of the T/D conversion readouts. In the case of speed measurement by means of incremental encoder, the proposed method of period selection indicates the most favorable number of encoder pulses per shaft revolution.

S. Skundric, D. Kovacevic, V. Radenkovic
INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS IN VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTS

The use of instrument transformers in virtual electronic instruments poses certain problems. This paper points to some of these problems and the possible ways of dealing with them. Specific examples dealing with improvements made to the standardtype inductive measurement transformers, as well as some unconventional models of instrument transformers are presented.

J. Sawicki
USING INTERMEDIATE FFT RESULTS IN MEASUREMENT SIGNAL ANALYSIS

A possible use of information contained in the well known Fast Fourier Transform, calculated for some subsets of samples belonging to an analyzed sequence is proposed. The above mentioned information will be particularly important if the sequence to be identified takes nonzero values only within a certain subinterval of the analyzed period. The described method refers also to some properties of nonharmonic orthogonal sets of functions and makes use of them. Also some remarks concerning signals buried in noise are given. Typical signals coming from electromagnetic transducers are analyzed; the results illustrate the proposed method.

H. Sakarya, L. Sozen, D. Atesalp
AN AUTOMATED METHOD FOR INTERCOMPARING A GROUP OF RESISTANCE STANDARDS

To maintain the group of standards it is necessary to periodically compare the members of the group with each other and to obtain a measure of the deviation of the values of the members from the mean of the group. The mean of the group can be calculated by using a set of equations. In the national metrology institute of Turkey this work is carried out to reduce the time for calculation for the resistance measurements. The measurements are done automatically and the results are evaluated by using the computer program. By using this program, compared resistance values, history of the resistors and graph of each resistor are obtained very easily. This program can be adapted to the other group of standards i.e. mass standards, voltage standard cells, capacitance standards.

A. Pavic, Z. Štih
IMPROVEMENT OF REFERENCE ELECTRIC FIELD GENERATION

Based upon the computer-aided numerical field calculations, a methodology to correct and control the reference electric field nonuniformity in an electric fieldmeter calibration system is described. Using the results of an accurate calculation of the reference electric field nonuniformity, the reduction of traditionally large size of calibration system is proposed, which enables a realization of smaller and more practical calibration system adjusted to the modern field-meters of reduced size.

B. Palczyñska, L. Spiralski, A. Konczakowska
MEASUREMENT SYSTEM OF LOW FREQUENCY RANGE INTERFERENCE IN LOW-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY 50 Hz

The following paper is a presentation of the digital system used for measuring interference in low frequency range that occurs in low-voltage power supply. It discusses how the hardware of the system, controlled by graphical programming environment LabVIEW v.4.0 National Instrument, has been realised. Furthermore, it presents basic functions, which the virtual part of the system performs. The paper gives special attention to the methods used in determining quantities, which describe deterministic as well as stochastic types of interference. Additionally, the paper defines the conditions deciding about inaccuracies of the evaluation of estimators.

S. Ogata, K. Saza
VELOCITY FIELD MEASUREMENT FROM IMAGE SEQUENCES

We have improved a spatio-temporal correlation method to obtain velocity field from dynamic image. The new method can specify a certain image frame out of many sequential frames of a moving object and determine its 2-D velocity field on the basis of the specified frame. In addition, it enables us to avoid an edge effect of velocity field which appear at both ends of image row. The improvement has enhanced reliability and reduced computational time compared to other conventional methods.

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