MEP EP#294: Twisted Pairs

MEP EP#294: Twisted Pairs

USB vs Ethernet for Test Equipment?

• Ethernet comes with free isolation
• No drivers required to get Ethernet working
• USB is faster to get working depending on your network hacking skills
• USB software stacks in test equipment are kinda hit or miss

How to make hardware work with Ethernet?

• Still learning about this
• Trying out Arduino -> Ethernet shields that use the Wiznet W5100
• Managed to get a demo working with SCPI and the shield

Tag Connect : Edge-Connect

• https://www.tag-connect.com/product-category/products/edge-connect
• Spring loaded leaf springs in a connector that slides onto the side of a PCB
• Looks like a great alternative to normal tag connect

Bias test connector - OTC (one time connect)

• PEM smtsss-4mm-6et solderable spring standoffs
• Use in conjunction with through hole pogo pins
• Just add holes and target points on main pcb and plug the connector in for access to the nets