Utility organisations are deploying more robust applications that require highly accurate distributed grid status data to leverage distributed generation technologies such as solar and wind power. Voltage and current measurements must be gathered simultaneously for all lines, so the utility can understand the timing among phases and ensure maximum uptime across the grid.

Petaluma is a high-speed, simultaneous-sampling, 8-channel analogue input front-end (AFE) that monitors grid data simultaneously from all phases, so grid managers can optimise their distribution automation signal chain.