MacroFab Blog
This board comes from SAT Experts and is designed for one of their clients, working in academia. This board is for an experiment on rat behavior analysis, which will track and study their movement around a maze, via light sensors. Most of the components used are passive ICs (Schmitt trigger inverters, BJT transistors, passives, etc.) that capture the sensor signals when they get interrupted and translates them for ingest by a computer. Each phototransistor is also connected to a status LED which turns on/off each time a subject interrupts the beam.
The trickiest part was finding a way to cram 4 15-pin D-Sub connectors on one side of the board that would still fit in the same form factor the client’s system; that’s where the stacked dual D-Sub socket came in!
Thanks to Roberto with SAT Experts for his contributions on this post.
Was this post helpful? Did you discover something new? Let us know in the comments below!
Related Topics
Tolerances Stack Up
Electrical and mechanical components have production tolerances within the design with variance over their manufacturing life.
Eliminating Fear of a Bad Prototype with Pre-Order Checklists
Here is a pre-order checklist for prototytypes to go through while preparing for manufacturing. Order with confidence with these tips!
About MacroFab
MacroFab offers comprehensive manufacturing solutions, from your smallest prototyping orders to your largest production needs. Our factory network locations are strategically located across North America, ensuring that we have the flexibility to provide capacity when and where you need it most.
Experience the future of EMS manufacturing with our state-of-the-art technology platform and cutting-edge digital supply chain solutions. At MacroFab, we ensure that your electronics are produced faster, more efficiently, and with fewer logistic problems than ever before.
Take advantage of AI-enabled sourcing opportunities and employ expert teams who are connected through a user-friendly technology platform. Discover how streamlined electronics manufacturing can benefit your business by contacting us today.