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Optimizing Strain Gage Excitation Levels
 

Table of Contents

  Introduction
General Considerations
  Strain Gages
Thermal Considerations
Factors Affecting Optimum Excitation
Stacked Rosette Gages
Cryogenic Gage Applications
  Excitation Levels
Experimental Determination of Maximum Gage Excitation
Excitation Levels for Resistance Temperature Sensors
Typical Strain Gage Excitation Values
        Grid Power-Density Calculations
        Optimum Bridge Excitation Calculations
        Inactive Series Resistor Calculations
        Attenuation Factor Calculations
 
Total of 8 Pages