Circuit Break - A MacroFab Podcast

Dive into the electrifying world of electrical engineering with Circuit Break, a MacroFab podcast hosted by Parker Dillmann and Stephen Kraig. This dynamic duo, armed with practical experience and a palpable passion for tech, explores the latest innovations, industry news, and practical challenges in the field. From DIY project hurdles to deep dives with industry experts, Parker and Stephen's real-world insights provide an engaging learning experience that bridges theory and practice for engineers at any stage of their career. Whether you're a student eager to grasp what the job market seeks, or an engineer keen to stay ahead in the fast-paced tech world, Circuit Break is your go-to. The hosts, alongside a vibrant community of engineers, makers, and leaders, dissect product evolutions, demystify the journey of tech from lab to market, and reverse engineer the processes behind groundbreaking advancements. Their candid discussions not only enlighten but also inspire listeners to explore the limitless possibilities within electrical engineering...

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episode 240: MEP EP#240: Disturbed Solder Accuracy


MEP EP#240: Disturbed Solder Accuracy

Parker

  • Got a fully automatic screen printer!
    • ESE US-2000X
    • Potentially lower our minimal paste size
  • Twitch Live Stream podcasts?
  • Amazon multimeter probes

Stephen

  • High voltage low current measurement
    • Don't want to break the connection so a traditional ammeter isn't going to work
    • Sticking with the read both sides of a resistor method
    • Caddock 1776-C681 high voltage high resistance high tolerance divider
      • 1/100 so 0 to 500v becomes 0 to 5v
    • ADC - MCP3551-E/SN
      • 22 bit
      • SPI
      • 2.4 meg ohm input impedance
    • Ideally the voltage divider has a “gain” of 0.01 but if the ADC is directly attached to the divider the gain is around 0.0096
      • Full scale would be 4.8V instead of 5V
    • Solution: add a buffer
    • AD8244BRMZ
      • Quad buffer
      • Typical offset voltage of 100uV
      • Gain error of 0.03% max on +/-15v rails
      • 10T ohm and 4pf input resistance/capacitance - 10^12
      • Gain error is now 0.009999999901 - Close enough


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 September 3, 2020  40m