{"id":7352,"date":"2023-05-12T10:12:37","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T08:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.delphin.de\/?post_type=glossar&#038;p=7352"},"modified":"2026-06-30T15:40:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T13:40:40","slug":"measuring-bridge-2","status":"publish","type":"glossar","link":"https:\/\/www.delphin.de\/en\/glossar\/messbruecke\/","title":{"rendered":"Measuring bridge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One <strong>Measuring bridge<\/strong> is a special electrical circuit designed for high-precision measurement of resistances and minute changes in resistance. Particularly common is the <strong>Wheatstone bridge<\/strong>, which is used in industrial measurement technology to precisely measure physical quantities such as force, strain, pressure, or weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since many sensors change their electrical resistance in response to mechanical stress, the measuring bridge forms the basis of numerous modern measurement systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does a measuring bridge work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The measurement principle is based on comparing several resistors in a bridge circuit. If one of the resistors changes, the bridge becomes unbalanced and generates an electrical voltage. This so-called <strong>Bridge voltage<\/strong> is proportional to the change in resistance and can be evaluated with a high degree of accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This method makes it possible to reliably detect even the smallest material deformations or stresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typical Applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measuring bridges are used in numerous areas of measurement and testing technology, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Force and Weight Measurements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strain Measurements Using Strain Gauges (SG)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Material and Component Testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weighing and Dosing Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test Benches in Research and Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structural and Load Monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In particular <strong>Strain Gauges (SG)<\/strong> are often connected in a Wheatstone bridge to convert the slightest strains in a component into a precise electrical measurement signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measuring Bridges with Delphin Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the precise acquisition of strain gauge and bridge signals, Delphin Technology offers high-performance <strong>Measurement data acquisition systems<\/strong>, which were developed specifically for demanding measurement tasks. The systems enable high-resolution detection of even the smallest signal changes and are suitable for both laboratory applications and continuous industrial use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measuring bridges stand out for their high precision and versatility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reliable results even for demanding testing tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detection of the slightest changes in resistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High measurement accuracy and resolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for DMS-based sensors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A proven measurement method in industry and research<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-7352","glossar","type-glossar","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delphin.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossar\/7352","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delphin.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossar"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delphin.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/glossar"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delphin.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7352"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}