VPG unit releases compact flight test module

• VPG (NYSE:VPG) subsidiary DTS has launched the SLICE6 AIR-TC, an ultra-compact thermocouple data acquisition system for aerospace testing.
• The new module features 24 thermocouple channels within a 50 g package to reduce testing payload size and costs.
• This product is designed for high-performance flight environments and supports real-time data streaming and specialized aerospace industry formats.

DTS, a VPG (NYSE:VPG) company, has officially released the SLICE6 AIR-TC, a data acquisition module designed specifically for advanced flight testing and harsh aerospace environments.

This new hardware integrates 24 thermocouple channels into a compact 42 × 42 × 13 mm package that weighs only 50 g.

The module provides real-time Ethernet streaming at speeds up to 2k sps per channel while supporting IEEE 1588/PTPv2 time synchronization.

Engineers can operate the device in extreme temperatures ranging from approximately -40°C to +80°C to ensure accuracy during flight operations.

The company stated that the module is expected to lower overall payload size and testing costs for aerospace clients.

VPG has consistently focused its strategic business operations on developing specialized sensor and measurement technology for critical industrial and aerospace applications.

The release of the SLICE6 AIR-TC represents the company's latest effort to improve data precision and hardware efficiency within its broader aerospace instrumentation portfolio.