SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. - April 28, 2003 - Endevco's Model 8520A rugged, piezoresistive pressure transducer achieves the highest sensitivity in its class using silicon strain gages bonded to a micro-machined silicon diaphragm. The Model 8520A combines excellent linearity (to 2X range) with very high resonance, making it ideal for a wide range of static or dynamic pressure measurements. Its miniature diameter 0.15 inch (3.8 mm) is especially well suited for measuring skin pressures on aircraft, inlet distortion pressures in turbine engines or small scale models in wind tunnels.

The Model 8520A offers superior performance in high temperatures up to
+500°F (+260°C) and can operate with diminished lifetime to +600°F
+(+316°C).
The Model 8520A vents to the atmosphere or to a standard reference manifold, or for differential pressure measurements. High levels of stability are maintained during temperature transients.

Endevco is the world's leading designer and manufacturer of dynamic instrumentation for vibration, shock and pressure measurement. The company's comprehensive line of piezoelectric, piezoresistive, ISOTRON(r) and variable capacitance accelerometers are used to solve measurement problems in a wide variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, industrial and marine. Other products include pressure transducers, microphones, electronic instruments, and calibration systems.

Endevco has a factory-direct sales force in the U.S. and is represented in the rest of the world by Brüel & Kjær. Brüel & Kjær has offices in 55 countries and 7 accredited calibration centers worldwide. Endevco is a subsidiary of U.K.-based Meggitt PLC, an international group of companies renowned for their specialized engineering skills.