Field Detachable Cable Maximizes Adaptability of Miniature Pressure Transducer Family

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. - July 3, 2003 - Endevco's 8510/8530 family of miniature pressure transducers now supports a four pin detachable cable. This configuration is ideal for those applications where the transducer has to be removed and re-installed repeatedly.

These sensors feature a 3.8mm face diameter, 10-32 mounting thread, and are available in ranges from 15 through 2,000psi. They provide superior dynamic pressure measurement for aerospace, automotive and industrial applications that require small size, high sensitivity and wideband frequency response.

To provide maximum sensitivity and wideband frequency response, these units integrate a four-arm strain gage bridge into a unique sculptured silicon diaphragm. A self-contained hybrid temperature compensation system provides stable performance over the temperature range of 0° F to 200° F (-18° C to +93° C), while maintaining high stability during temperature transients. They also feature excellent linearity to 3x range and high shock resistance.

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.