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1mW Power Sensor Calibration with Vector Mismatch Corrections Based on the Direct Comparison Method

September 11, 2014 Office

by Michael Schwartz Many calibration labs are starting to calibrate power sensors or looking to increase their capabilities and frequency range. In this Metrology 101 we are hoping to help some calibration labs improve their […]

Analyzing the Effects of Reducing the Ending Zero Versus Ignoring the Trailing Zero on Measuring Instruments Used for Force Calibration

September 11, 2014 Office

by Henry Zumbrun Differing opinions are found within the ASTM E28 sub-committee regarding the proper treatment of the trailing zero following the removal of an applied force. The ASTM E28 committee is responsible for the […]

Documentation & Document Control

September 11, 2014 Office

by Kenneth Parson There is an old saying, “Say what you do” and “Do what you say. This saying is the essence of the whole matter of laboratory management, operation and accreditation. I always like […]

Report of an Interlaboratory Comparison of Phase Noise

September 11, 2014 Office

by Bart Caswell In 2013 and 2014, the U.S. Army Primary Standards Laboratory piloted a six-laboratory intercomparison (ILC) of phase noise measurements using a Fluke 9640A-LPN signal generator as the test article. The article was […]

New Fluke Calibration Low Phase Noise RF Reference Sources

August 6, 2014 Office

EVERETT, Wash., Aug. 6, 2014 – Fluke Calibration introduces the 96270A and 96040A Low Phase Noise RF Reference Sources, which simplify RF and microwave calibration systems by replacing many of the instruments and accessories in […]

Quality Magazine Unveils New Trade Show

June 19, 2014 Office

The Quality Show is a brand new tradeshow launching on October 27-29, 2015 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The Quality Show, back home in Rosemont, is dedicated exclusively to connecting […]

Laboratory Management: An Introduction

May 20, 2014 Office

by Kenneth Parson This article covers the subject of laboratory quality/ management and address the issue of laboratory accreditation. I hope you will find this article interesting and informative and will help you to improve […]

Uncertainty Estimation Based on Repeated Observations of a Population of Instruments

May 20, 2014 Office

by Jonathon Harben This paper explores the similarities and differences between a measurement uncertainty as described in the GUM and a manufacturer’s specification when the history of compliance testing results is taken into consideration. It […]