Each 55CA Charge Amplifier provides one (1) channel of charge amplification, and provides a buffered acceleration output signal as well as an integrated (velocity) signal output. Both single ended...
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Legacy avionics test systems remain critical to certification and maintenance workflows—but aging instruments inside those systems are becoming a growing risk. Obsolete digitizers, frequent calibration cycles, and limited serviceability can introduce downtime, increase costs, and threaten long-term support.
This application note explores how a military customer modernized a legacy jet avionics test platform by replacing an aging digitizer with a programmable GaGe high-speed digitizer. The solution preserved full backward compatibility with existing software and GPIB command structures—eliminating the need for costly system redesign or recertification.
The result was a low-risk upgrade that improved reliability, reduced maintenance, and extended the life of a proven test system. If you’re facing similar challenges with legacy instrumentation, this is a practical roadmap for modernization without disruption.
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