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Design

The Physics Electronics Shop designs and consults on analog and digital electronic instruments for research or instructional purposes.

Designs can be submitted in person or electronically. Excellon format drill files are desirable if there are ~100 holes and Gerber or HPGL formats are desirable for contour routing.

Digital Counter Layout

Physics Electronics Shop Capabilities

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Fabrication

The Physics Electronics Shop can fabricate simple electronic instruments or entire data collection systems.

Fabrication capabilities include analog and digital circuits, custom computer interfaces, data acquisition systems, DSP, NIMs, and surface mount.

Etching
   Single or double sided
   Resolution – 0.010" traces with
   0.012" gaps
   Tin or gold plating
   Size up to 12" x 16"

Milling
   Contour routing
   Resolution – 0.004" traces with
   0.006" gaps
   Size up to 13" x 18" single sided
   and 11" x 18" double sided

Substrates
   Ceramic
   FR-4
   Kapton
   Mylar
   Teflon
   Other Exotics

Inspection & Repair

The Physics Electronics Shop is capable of inspecting and repairing research and instructional electronics on or offsite.

A schematic or manual is desirable when requesting repair services.

Damaged Circuit Board Damaged Circuit Board

Motor Controller Board
Micropump Controller
Electromagnetic Crimper Controller