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8 channels frequency counter is first of new PXI family

Lockport (Illinois), USA (April 1, 2004) - KineticSystems Company, LLC, is pleased to announce the first in what will be a major family of test and measurement modules for the PXI platform. Strong of the experience acquired by providing VXI solutions for Aerospace, Automotive, Defense and Research applications, KineticSystems will now be introducing a full range of instruments and systems based on the PXI platform.

"A close relationship with customers has always been a matter of pride for us. And now it is a key strength as well. We continue to provide VXI modules and systems, but some of our customers are asking for PXI modules as well, so we have made a commitment to fulfill those needs," explained Bill Boston, CEO of KineticSystems.

The first product of this new family, the P635, is a single-width 3U module with eight frequency measurement channels. This counter module can be used to monitor a variety of pulse sources in a frequency range of 0.06 Hz to 100 kHz. Its unique circuitry allows the monitoring of a wide range of frequencies without changing any module settings. TTL inputs are provided as well as differential input circuits with input ranges from ± 20 mV to ± 20 V. The module has filtering and hysteresis features to ensure high noise immunity. AC or DC coupling of the differential inputs is programmable on a per-channel basis. A precision time base and a programmable observation window (from 1 ms to 1.024 seconds) contribute to making this a versatile and powerful addition to PXI test systems.

The P635 comes with a Plug-and-Play driver and application examples for configuring and using the device. LabVIEW VIs and the sample programs will operate under Windows NT, 2000, and XP.

"As we grow our company and the group, which already includes Gage Applied Technologies, Preston Scientific, and Cyber System, we position ourselves to be a supplier of choice for test and measurement solutions across the spectrum of VXI, PXI, PCI, CompactPCI and CAMAC platforms. Few companies can offer that much," concluded Boston.

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Availability and Pricing

The P635 is available immediately with a projected lead-time of 8 weeks ARO for small quantity orders. List price for the P635 starts at US$4,795. Volume-based discounts are available to qualified OEMs.

For Further Information

For further information, contact Patrick Cassady, Executive Vice President, at 1-815-838-0005, extension 202, or via e-mail at cassady@kscorp.com.

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