New LaunchJun 18, 2026, 06:05 AM
VPG's DTS Launches SLICE6 AIR-TC: Reduces Flight Test Cost by 2/3
AI Summary
Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. (DTS), a Vishay Precision Group company, announced the release of the SLICE6 AIR-TC, a new thermocouple data acquisition system. Engineered for aerospace and defense flight-test environments, this ultra-compact system significantly reduces payload size and cost. It packs 24 thermocouple channels into a 42 × 42 mm footprint and is approximately one-third the cost per channel compared to previous models, while supporting real-time data streaming and reliable operation in harsh conditions.
Key Highlights
- DTS, a VPG company, launched the SLICE6 AIR-TC thermocouple data acquisition system.
- The new system significantly reduces payload size and cost in flight-test environments.
- It features 24 thermocouple channels within an ultra-compact 42 × 42 mm footprint.
- The SLICE6 AIR-TC is approximately one-third the cost per channel of the SLICE6 AIR unit.
- Designed for harsh environments, it operates from -40°C to +80°C and weighs 50 grams.
- Supports real-time Ethernet data streaming up to 2k sps/channel and precise time synchronization.
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