Motivation
When using different cases it is quite inconvenient to run lots off long patch cables between them. With this pair of modules you can reduce the amount of patch cables used between cases. This modules allows to use ribbon cables between cases. The connections are active buffered with OpAmps, so they are unidirectional. To connect cases in both directions (send and return) you need two pairs of this modules.
Specs and features
- Eight active unidirectional connections
- Runs on +/-12V and +/-15V
- Power consumption below 20mA each rail
Implementation
Schematic
Active Case Connector: Schematic send
Active Case Connector: Schematic receive
Description:
Nothing special. Just a lot off inverting OpAmp stages on the send and receive site.
Calibration
- None
Building hints
- None
Special parts
- None
Download
Active Case Connector send control board documentation downloadActive Case Connector send control board Gerber files download
Active Case Connector send *.fpd file
Active Case Connector receive control board documentation download
Active Case Connector receive control board Gerber files download
Active Case Connector receive *.fpd file
Active Case Connector: Front view
Active Case Connector: Populated PCB
Active Case Connector: Back view
Active Case Connector: Side view
Active Case Connector: Half back view
