PATEC - An Air Force approach to ATE calibration
Abstract
A general overview of Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) systems and their use in the Air Force is presented. ATE calibration is defined and various techniques which have been employed are discussed. The Portable Automatic Test Equipment Calibrator (PATEC) concept is defined and details of applying this concept are presented. These details include ATE system specifications, selection of the proper calibration point, determination of the 'core' instruments, analysis of the self test features and the assembly of a complete PATEC system. A description of some successful PATEC applications and some current efforts is presented.
- Publication:
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AUTOTESTCON '79
- Pub Date:
- 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979ieee.conf..242S
- Keywords:
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- Automatic Test Equipment;
- Avionics;
- Calibrating;
- Electronic Equipment Tests;
- Portable Equipment;
- Weapon Systems;
- Aircraft Maintenance;
- Equipment Specifications;
- Self Tests;
- Systems Analysis;
- Systems Compatibility;
- Instrumentation and Photography