CoCo-80 Technical Papers

The following technical papers detail how the CoCo-80 can be used in a variety of industries to provide accurate data analysis in a low cost portable package.

Dynamic Range Performance Paper

One of the breakthrough features of the CoCo-80 is its outstanding dynamic range performance of 130 dB. Never before has such performance (which beats most lab based instruments) been achieved with such a small, portable and low cost device. The advantage of high dynamic range is that it eliminates the need to adjust the input gain/range settings on the front end thus simplifying the setup and measurement process....

• Dynamic Range Performance Paper- Crystal Instruments (219kB PDF)

The Basics of Dynamic Signal Analysis

This paper outlines the basics behind signal analysis functions as performed by the CoCo-80. Standard industrial notation is used to name signals. Each type of signal will be represented by one specific letter. For example, "G" stands for a one-side power spectrum, while "H" stands for a transfer function.

• The Basics of Dynamic Signal Analysis - Crystal Instruments (649kB PDF)

Applying the ASAM ODS Data Format in the CoCo-80

The CoCo-80 is the first hand held data acquisition device to incorporate the ASAM ODS data format. This format was initially developed in the automotive industry to improve the portability of data between hardware and software platforms. It is now used by a majority of the world's automotive manufacturers and suppliers. This paper describes the ASAM ODS data format and how it is implemented on the CoCo-80.

• Applying the ASAM ODS Data Format in the CoCo-80 - Crystal Instruments (289kB PDF)