Objective The problem addressed in this project is the lack of instrumentation and knowledge for accurate and traceable measurement and generation of alternating (AC) voltage with arbitrary waveforms. The objective is to develop a standard that is based on a Josephson Arbitrary Waveform Synthesiser (JAWS), a high-precision instrument that directly links the generated voltage to the Josephson effect. Technological developments in telecommunication and sensor industry and the manifest trend towards miniaturization of electronic circuits induce an increasing demand for traceability of small voltage signals. In contrast to the existing-DC and AC standards the intended JAWS will operate precisely in this range (up to 10 mV). A European approach is needed and will lead to cohesion on the quality of electrical measurements since all countries will in the longer term use the same coherent instrumentation. Fields of science engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensors Programme(s) FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002" Topic(s) 1.1.3.-6. - RTD Activities of a Generic Nature : Measurements and Testing Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator NMI B.V., INSTITUTE FOR METROLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY EU contribution No data Address 97,schoemakerstraat 97 2600 AR Delft Netherlands See on map Total cost No data Participants (4) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all LABORATOIRE NATIONAL D'ESSAIS France EU contribution No data Address Rue gaston boissier 1 75724 Paris See on map Total cost No data National Physical Laboratory (NPL) United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address Queen's road TW11 0LW Teddington See on map Total cost No data SLOVENIAN INSTITUTE OF QUALITY AND METROLOGY Slovenia EU contribution No data Address Trzaska cesta 002 1000 Ljubljana See on map Total cost No data SP SWEDISH NATIONAL TESTING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE Sweden EU contribution No data Address Brinellgatan 10 SE-50115 Boraas See on map Total cost No data