Personal Computer Programs for the Control of Subnanosecond Transient Digitizers with Applications for Device Damage Testing

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Abstract:

Electronic or electromagnetic events with subnanosecond rise times can be recorded by two transient digitizers controlled by a personal computer through the General Purpose Interface Bus GPIB. The subnanosecond capability is dependent on the digitizer configuration, specifically the vertical amplifier plug-in for the digitizer. The programs described in this manual, which were written as part of the Harry Diamond Laboratories EMP Hardening Technology Program, make direct provisions for device damage testing. While this testing requires slower rise-time plug-ins, the programs can be used for digitizers in the faster rise-time configuration. These programs are easily modified for other applications. In addition to controlling and operating the digitizers, the programs provide for the presentation, storage, retrieval, and recordkeeping of the data files. The digitizers are not applicable to when data records longer than 10 ms are required. Keywords Menu, Data collection.

Author(s):
Loftus, James J.
Author Organization(s):
HARRY DIAMOND LABS ADELPHI MD
Descriptive Note:
Documentation Jan-Oct 1987
Supplementary Note:
For diskette see ADA221457.
Pagination:
0119

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
HDL-TM-90-2, DOD/SW/DK-90-009A
Monitor Series:
90-009A
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTERS, *COMPUTER PROGRAMS, FILES(RECORDS), TRANSIENTS, ELECTRONICS, DAMAGE, INTERFACES, VERTICAL ORIENTATION, PLUG IN UNITS, DATA ACQUISITION, MICROCOMPUTERS, RECORDS, STORAGE, HARDENING, ELECTROMAGNETISM, AMPLIFIERS, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES, DATA BASES, TEST AND EVALUATION, CONFIGURATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Computer Hardware, Electricity and Magnetism
Keyword(s):
PE62120A
Report Date:
1990 Mar 01