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Strain Gage Interconnection to Bridge Configurations for Load Cells
Interface strain gages are fundamental to load cell technology. In forming quarter, half, or full bridges, the interconnection of strain gages in a Wheatstone bridge is a critical design choice that impacts performance, cost, and application suitability. Interface details this technical topic to answer key questions about load cell design and strain gages.

Analog-to-Digital Converters 101
Interface analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) are vital in advanced force measurement systems. These devices connect the analog output of force transducers to digital inputs for data acquisition and analysis. Interface load cells, torque transducers, and multi-axis sensors produce a small analog voltage proportional to the applied force. This signal needs careful conditioning and conversion before it can be used for logging, viewing, and analysis. The ADC carries out this important conversion, changing the continuous analog voltage into a discrete digital representation.