MicroSADIC, a high-speed system with variable format output

Microsadic is a data acquisition and handling system. It is, therefore, the link between the test object and the electronic computer in an advanced scientific or technical study. Fig. 1 shows the cabinet which contains the central data processing electronics of the MicroSADIC system. It contains the data sources for time and selectable title constants. It also contains the commutators, the digitizer, the central program unit, and a power supply. Data are coming in through transducers from the test directly or through frequency modulated-pulse duration modulation (FMPDM) radio link through telemetering equipment. The MicroSADIC output is usually magnetic tape. The tape unit is of the same size as the unit shown in Fig. 1. The MicroSADIC meets the need for high speed in data processing, high accuracy, compatibility with all standard computers, reliability, and outstanding flexibility. Its design for universal use allows the build-up of a variety of complete data handling systems. The following paragraphs will show how these characteristics are achieved. Special attention is given to the characteristic of flexibility which makes it possible for the MicroSADIC to create basically different data output formats as required for different computers with their contrasts in format and input specifications.