What is an IEEE 1451.4 manufacturer_ID?
Within a 64-bit section of the 1451.4 TEDS, called basic TEDS, the manufacturer of the transducer is defined with a 14-bit code called the manufacturer ID, along with manufacturer-assigned transducer model number, model letter, model version nember and serial number. (see IEEE Std 1451.4.2004 subclause 5.1.1, Table 2) The IEEE Registration Authority issues the manufacturer ID, to guarantee that it is unique to a manufacturer, and publishes the list of existing IEEE 1451.4 manufacturer ID’s. Data acquisition systems may make use of the basic TEDS, including manufacturer ID, and model number data in determining the transducer type and the proper template to be used in unpacking TEDS data, particularly in the case of a transducer manufacturer choosing to use a non-IEEE, or manufacturer, template. Do not confuse manufacturer ID and basic TEDS with URN, as they are two separate and distinct entities. For details on the 1451.4 manufacturer ID and Basic TEDS, click here. To view the IEEE list
