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Offline Leo BodnarTopic starter

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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #50 on: July 14, 2017, 04:12:42 pm »
I have assembled and tested all the last revision boards I had. 
They all have identical rise/fall time and profiles to within +-2ps.  Therefore, I won't be printing individual screenshots like I planned before - they all look the same within my measurement capabilities.  I have attached representative screen captures for the whole batch.

I am planning to finish output level configuration software this weekend and start shipping immediately and reorder more PCBs and parts.
I did not expect that level of interest - for which I am grateful :)

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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #51 on: July 14, 2017, 04:38:18 pm »
I'm in for one, thank you.  :-+

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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #52 on: July 14, 2017, 04:39:03 pm »
I would also be interested in one? Just PM me with details.
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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #53 on: July 14, 2017, 05:50:42 pm »
I'm in for two boards

thanks

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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #54 on: July 14, 2017, 07:32:04 pm »
If they are still available then I would like to register my interest, thank you.
 

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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #55 on: July 14, 2017, 07:38:05 pm »
I intend to keep making them until there is interest so don't panic, everyone who wants one will have a chance to get one.
Leo
 
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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #56 on: July 14, 2017, 11:10:14 pm »
You can put me down for one unit also.  I appreciate the effort you put into this project.  Thanks from everyone.
 

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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #57 on: July 15, 2017, 04:24:09 am »
I intend to keep making them until there is interest so don't panic, everyone who wants one will have a chance to get one.
Leo

sweet!
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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #58 on: July 15, 2017, 05:19:17 pm »
Gentlemen,

I have finished the configuration software and I call the project ready to ship. 
You can adjust output level from 50mV to about 1.2V peak-to-peak and flip the trigger/output phase in case you are using sampling scope.  Not much of exciting science.  Settings are non-volatile, stored in the device and survive power off. 

There is a user calibration multiplier if you want to fudge voltage levels to read reasonably accurate value.  Output matches indicated value to about 5-10%.  Rise and fall times seems to stay the same throughout the whole output range (50-1200mVpp.)

I have 12 units in stock available here for shipping on Monday July the 17th: USB Pulser

The next batch is coming on Wednesday so I am going to continue taking orders after the first 12 are gone.  If you order does not ship on Monday, don't panic it's being assembled, tested, calibrated and shipped this week.

Many thanks for this fun!
Leo
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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #59 on: July 15, 2017, 05:28:38 pm »
Looks good!

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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #60 on: July 15, 2017, 05:34:26 pm »
excellent :-+ will order this week
 
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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #61 on: July 15, 2017, 06:00:35 pm »
Nice, already went ahed and ordered mine.

Im curious how will it look like on my 4GHz scope.
 
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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #62 on: July 15, 2017, 06:19:48 pm »
Placed my order as well, thank you for making this available, much appreciated!
 
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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #63 on: July 15, 2017, 06:34:51 pm »
Cheers, guys.  This is probably an ultimate case of impulse buying.
 
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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #64 on: July 15, 2017, 06:50:47 pm »
In response to my previous posting indicating my interest I just placed an order on your website a few minutes ago :)

Will be interesting how my sampling scope signal looks with your unit.
Software is a very nice touch too.

Cheers.

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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #65 on: July 15, 2017, 07:08:04 pm »
Count me in for one unit.
Ordered one unit. Looking forward to playing with this on my Lecroy WavePro 960 and Tek 2465A.
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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #66 on: July 15, 2017, 07:19:33 pm »

I'll be happy to build a few for sale if this is something useful to others.

Leo
If you build some, I am interested in buying one.
Thanks
Really good work!
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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #67 on: July 15, 2017, 07:21:59 pm »
Cheers, guys.  This is probably an ultimate case of impulse buying.
Impulse buying? Never! you can't measure risetime with an impulse  :P
 

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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #68 on: July 15, 2017, 07:40:56 pm »
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Thanks, I just ordered one on your website
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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #69 on: July 15, 2017, 07:56:24 pm »
Also it would be nice if the frequency was adjustable from a range of choices. For example this is useful for TDR measurements of cables and if you have a long cable then you need a lower frequency than 10MHz in order for all the reflections to make it back before the next pulse. Perhaps make it a choice of 10MHz 1MHz 100KHz 10KHz 1KHz.
 

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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #70 on: July 15, 2017, 08:01:51 pm »
Your Order Number is: 20506 (Just placed order on website)
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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #71 on: July 15, 2017, 09:24:46 pm »
Also it would be nice if the frequency was adjustable from a range of choices. For example this is useful for TDR measurements of cables and if you have a long cable then you need a lower frequency than 10MHz in order for all the reflections to make it back before the next pulse. Perhaps make it a choice of 10MHz 1MHz 100KHz 10KHz 1KHz.
Yes, I have considered TDR use for long cables.  This would need quite a redesign as opposed to just a tweak.  For example, current version has AC coupled output and 10MHz pulse droop on 50R load is only a few percent across the pulse span.
With 1kHz the output would have to be DC coupled which will need a redesign and re-qualification of the frontend.  The tradeoff will probably include losing crisp pulse fronts and going back to 100+ps risetimes.  Isn't spread spectrum TDR all the rage now for new designs anyway?
 

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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #72 on: July 15, 2017, 09:46:15 pm »
Just placed the order. Look forward to pulsing. Thanks Leo - looks like a nice clean design
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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #73 on: July 15, 2017, 10:26:20 pm »
Also it would be nice if the frequency was adjustable from a range of choices. For example this is useful for TDR measurements of cables and if you have a long cable then you need a lower frequency than 10MHz in order for all the reflections to make it back before the next pulse. Perhaps make it a choice of 10MHz 1MHz 100KHz 10KHz 1KHz.
Yes, I have considered TDR use for long cables.  This would need quite a redesign as opposed to just a tweak.  For example, current version has AC coupled output and 10MHz pulse droop on 50R load is only a few percent across the pulse span.
With 1kHz the output would have to be DC coupled which will need a redesign and re-qualification of the frontend.  The tradeoff will probably include losing crisp pulse fronts and going back to 100+ps risetimes.  Isn't spread spectrum TDR all the rage now for new designs anyway?

Ah right i didn't know there was an AC coupling limitation with it. Makes sense to have a fixed frequency then. The 10MHz is enough for about 10m of cable anyway.
 

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Re: Yet another fast edge pulse generator
« Reply #74 on: July 16, 2017, 11:01:04 am »
Hi Leo,

Just ordered one on your website.
Could you provide the schematics ?

Thanks

Jacques
 


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