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Validating and Calibrating

Regular instrument validations are essential for maintaining confidence in your data quality. While many assume that “calibrated” instruments always deliver precise measurements, calibration does not guarantee continued accuracy. Validation, however, can be performed routinely to assess whether an instrument is fit for use, providing valuable insights into its performance.

To avoid downtime associated with formal calibration processes, consider on-site calibration equipment tailored to high-uptime environments. With an on-site calibration bench, you can maintain data integrity without disrupting your operations. TSI is a trusted reference in particle number concentration and sizing measurements, with instruments utilized by National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) and other leading authorities. Explore our calibration and validation solutions to ensure the reliability of your research data.

Ensuring Measurement Accuracy

Regular validation and calibration of research instruments are essential for achieving accurate, reliable data. Calibration aligns an instrument’s measurements with traceable standards, ensuring that the results reflect true values. By following rigorous calibration protocols, researchers minimize errors, obtain consistent results, and ensure that data can be compared across different studies and environments. This accuracy is critical for making valid scientific conclusions and supporting evidence-based decisions.

Enhancing Instrument Reliability and Longevity

Calibration doesn’t only improve accuracy—it also contributes to the long-term reliability of instruments. Frequent validation checks help identify potential issues early, reducing the likelihood of equipment failure during critical experiments. By adhering to calibration schedules, researchers not only enhance the dependability of their instruments but also maximize their lifespan, ensuring that instruments continue to perform optimally and deliver high-quality data throughout their service life.

Calibration Standards for Wafer and Photomask Inspection Tools

In semiconductor manufacturing, consistent tool calibration is crucial to maintaining product quality and meeting stringent production standards. MSP Cal-Dep™ Calibration Contamination Standards provide precise contamination benchmarks for wafer and photomask inspection tools, supporting statistical process control (SPC) in semiconductor manufacturing. Built on industry-accepted recipes, these standards help maintain inspection accuracy, optimize tool performance, and ensure high yield across local and global production sites.

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Ensuring Instrument Performance for Vehicle Emissions

Global Technical Regulation 15 (GTR 15)

GTR 15 outlines the procedures for light-duty vehicle type approval testing, published by the UN ECE Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE). It specifies that particulate emissions must be measured by number concentration using a particle number counter (PNC; section 4.3.1.1.1). The PNC must be calibrated according to ISO 27891 (Section 5.7.1.3) and meet specified D50 and D90 values (section 4.3.1.3.4 [h]). TSI's Engine Exhaust Condensation Particle Counters EECPC 3790A and EECPC 3790A-10 are commonly used for PNC measurements. TSI also offers calibration services beyond ISO 27891 for various applications.

Frequently asked questions

Q. How can I integrate calibration into my research workflow?

Establish regular calibration schedules, assign responsible personnel, and include calibration activities in standard operating procedures for consistency.

Q. What types of instruments require calibration?

Instruments used for measurement, monitoring, or testing, such as particle counters, spectrometers, and environmental sensors, require calibration.

Q. What is traceable calibration?

Traceable calibration involves certification that shows the instrument’s compliance with standards, essential for regulatory compliance and quality assurance.

Q. How can calibration improve research reproducibility?

Consistent calibration ensures measurements can be replicated across different studies, enhancing reliability and trust in research outcomes.