DocumentCode :
744797
Title :
The costs of calibration
Author :
Braudaway, David W.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Sandia Park, NM, USA
Volume :
52
Issue :
3
fYear :
2003
fDate :
6/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
738
Lastpage :
741
Abstract :
Characterization of the operating parameters of newly developed instruments is met by the several meanings of calibration. In the commonly used form, calibration is used to verify reference values and check the graduations by performing an operational check through the measuring range. This alone can cost an appreciable portion of the sale price of the instrument or circuit board. However, a broad meaning of calibration is to fix the graduations, which requires establishment of the performance characteristics of the device. Equipment to perform the basic calibration may cost over $100, 000 while testers to establish performance run in excess of $1, 000, 000. Costs of such equipment and the time to do the tests are a necessary part of the pricing of each circuit board or instrument made.
Keywords :
calibration; costing; instrumentation; calibration costs; electronic measuring instruments; newly developed instruments; operating parameters characterization; Calibration; Circuit testing; Costs; Instruments; Manufacturing; Marketing and sales; Performance evaluation; Pricing; Printed circuits; Uncertainty;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9456
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/TIM.2003.814704
Filename :
1213655
Link To Document :
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