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  1. How-Tos

Using the Interface Board

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The Interface Board (AXS83695) converts the differential Sweep Trigger, Digital K-Clock, and OCT Balanced Receiver outputs from SATA connectors into corresponding single-ended signals on SMA connectors for viewing on an oscilloscope. The Interface Board is also known as OCT Bulkhead PCB.

Making Connections

Below is a list of connections:

  • SATA cable 1 connects J1 on the Interface Board to J2 on the balanced receiver board (top board) for Channel 1 & Channel 2 OCT Balanced Receiver signals.

  • SATA cable 2 connects J2 on the Interface Board to J2 on the laser board (bottom board) for Sweep Trigger and Digital K-Clock signals.

WARNING: All electrical signal connections and disconnections must be made with the Engine and Interface Board in a powered-off state.

  • P3 on DC power-Y cable connects to J4 or J5 on the Interface Board (either will work).

  • P1 or P2 on DC power-Y cable connects to J3 on the laser engine (either will work).

Output Signals

Mounting

The interface board can be mounted using the SMA connectors.

Make sure to place round Nylon spacers (ΒΌ inch inner diameter) between the board and the mounting plate.

Use the gold plated lock and nut supplied on each SMA connector.

Perspective View of the Interface Board
Mounting interface board example