Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
Volts, Currents, and the Basic Concepts of Electricity
In this article, we explain the basic concepts of electricity. Learn about volts, currents, and electricity which power everyday objects.
Primož Rome
1/15/2022
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
Strain Gauge Applications - Practical Uses of Strain Gage Sensors
Learn about countless strain gauge applications across all major industries, including aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, civil engineering, and more.
Grant Maloy Smith
1/13/2022
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
How to Choose the Right Data Acquisition System in 2025?
Choosing the right data acquisition system can be a challenge. See our complete guide on choosing the right DAQ system for your measurement application.
Grant Maloy Smith
1/7/2022
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
Sound and Noise Measurement with Microphone Transducers
Learn all about sound and noise, types of microphone transducers, and measurement devices used to measure sound level, pressure, power, and intensity.
Grant Maloy Smith
1/6/2022
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
Measuring Shock and Vibration with Accelerometer Sensors
The ultimate guide to shock and vibration measurement. Learn what is an accelerometer and what is the difference between various vibration sensors types.
Grant Maloy Smith
1/5/2022
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
What is Order Analysis: The Ultimate Guide
The ultimate guide to order tracking analysis. Learn how order analysis works, how to perform order tracking, and what are the common applications for it.
Søren Linnet Gjelstrup
12/20/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
What Is EtherCAT Protocol and How Does It Work?
Learn what is EtherCAT, how it works, its features, capabilities, applications, and how it is used by Dewesoft data acquisition and control systems.
Grant Maloy Smith
12/10/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
Data Acquisition Synchronisation and Timing Methods
Learn all about data acquisition synchronization and timing methods and how they are used to synchronize single or multiple Dewesoft DAQ systems.
Grant Maloy Smith
10/21/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
How Are ADAS Systems and Autonomous Vehicles Tested?
Learn how complex ADAS systems and autonomous vehicles are tested with vehicles and human drivers interacting on real roads under realistic conditions.
Grant Maloy Smith
10/12/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
FFT Analysis (Fast Fourier Transform): The Ultimate Guide to Frequency Analysis
This is the ultimate guide to FFT analysis. Learn what FFT is, how to use it, the equipment needed, and what are some standard FFT analyzer settings.
Søren Linnet Gjelstrup
10/4/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
What is a Signal Amplifier and How Does it Work?
Learn what is a signal amplifier, how does it work, its applications, benefits, and how they are used in the context of a data acquisition (DAQ) system.
Grant Maloy Smith
9/13/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
ADAS Standards and ADAS Safety Protocols
See the list of organizations and standards that take care of various aspects of vehicle safety, which necessarily involve ADAS and autonomous vehicles.
Grant Maloy Smith
8/30/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
Types of ADAS Sensors in Use Today
Learn about key types of ADAS sensors used in today's autonomous vehicles. What are lidar, radar, sonar, cameras, and GNSS sensors? Read the entire guide.
Grant Maloy Smith
8/30/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
What is ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)?
Learn about ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and its safety features designed to remove the human error component when operating vehicles.
Grant Maloy Smith
8/30/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
Merging Data Acquisition and a Real-time Control Systems
In this article we will discuss how it is possible to integrate a full-featured DAQ system with a real-time control system getting the best of both worlds.
Grant Maloy Smith
8/23/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
Spectrum Analyzers for Sound and Vibration Analysis
Learn about real-time spectrum analyzers for sound and vibration measurements also known as vibration analyzers. See how they work and how they are used.
Søren Linnet Gjelstrup
8/9/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
What Is Signal Conditioning or Signal Conditioner?
The complete guide to signal conditioning in data acquisition. Learn what signal conditioning is, types of signal conditioners, and the technology behind.
Grant Maloy Smith
7/5/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
International Test and Measurement Validation Standards Supported by Dewesoft
Dewesoft products, software calculation or hardware DAQ, comply with international, national, and industry standards. Learn more about them in the article.
Primož Rome
6/14/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
When and Why to Use Isolated Amplifiers?
Learn why the usage of isolated amplifiers is highly recommended, in order to ensure reliable measurements, and protect your instrument from damage.
Grant Maloy Smith
6/9/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
The Importance of Isolation in Data Acquisition Systems
Electrical isolation is a separation of a circuit from other sources of electrical potential. Learn about importance of galvanic isolation in DAQ systems.
Grant Maloy Smith
5/10/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
What is Modal Analysis: The Ultimate Guide
The ultimate guide to modal analysis. Learn about structural dynamics, modal testing, types of modal analysis, and practical modal test applications.
Søren Linnet Gjelstrup
3/15/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
How to Interpret the Data From Your Machine Condition Monitoring Solution?
Learn how to interpret and understand the vibration data from your condition monitoring system & protect critical machinery from failure. Start saving now.
Grant Maloy Smith
2/5/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
How to Perform Condition Monitoring With Dewesoft Condition Monitoring Systems
Learn how to perform condition monitoring with Dewesoft Condition Monitoring Systems and identify problems of the critical machinery at the right time.
Grant Maloy Smith
1/29/2021
Data Acquisition Knowledge Base
The List of Automotive Proving Grounds for Vehicle Testing [UPDATED 2025]
An up-to-date interactive list of automotive proving grounds for vehicle testing. Search for test tracks, proving grounds, and other vehicle test facilities.
Primož Rome
1/15/2021