CircuitMaster Presentationl
CircuitMaster Presentationl
CircuitMaster Presentationl
Problem Statement
Todays technology now offers : Finer pitch ICs Higher pin count
Smaller components
Custom and more complex designs
Problem Statement
But with current test instruments :
One instrument for each application Multimeter for DC, Oscilloscope for AC
Risk of damage during probing Probe and view / adjust instrument at the same time Time wasting Pin counting, adjust instrument for each pin Difficult to clip onto small ICs e.g.: TQFPs, with some pins inaccessible (e.g. BGA)
CircuitMaster 4000M
What is it ?
The ABI CircuitMaster 4000M is a mixed-signal circuit analyser that can record several measurements with only one probing action.
CircuitMaster 4000M
Simple to use
CircuitMaster 4000M
One hand probing
Footswitch and audio-visual indications Never take your eyes off the board
Pre-set circuit types Default settings to save time Data storage Review and analyse data after measurement
CircuitMaster 4000M
Complete Signal Analysis
CircuitMaster 4000M
Main Features :
Footswitch
FirmFlex SignalTrack MultiWay I/O LogicView V-I Characteristic
Footswitch
Allows the user to acquire up to 40 snapshots at the touch of a footstep. Each snapshot can be recalled and analysed reviewed.
FirmFlex
With a standard DVM :
1 is measured at 5 Volts 2 is measured at ~5 Volts 3 is measured at ~5 Volts 4 is measured at ~0 Volts 5 is unknown (floating) 6 is measured at ~0 Volts 7 is measured at 0 Volts
FirmFlex
Current test instruments DO NOT give any other information on the status of a test point. With FirmFlex, it is possible to simultaneously : Measure the voltage accurately Acquire the waveform
FirmFlex
Test Point 1
FirmFlex
Test Point 2
FirmFlex
Test Point 3
FirmFlex
Test Point 4
FirmFlex
Test Point 5
FirmFlex
Test Point 6
FirmFlex
Test Point 7
SignalTrack
Allows the user to send a programmable signal into a circuit (CH1) and measure a response at various points (CH2) with both waveforms synchronised.
LogicView
Allows the user to add up to 4 digital inputs (through MultiWay I/O) to the two analogue channels.
MultiWay
Allows the user to capture each pin of an IC under the same condition using a test clip (40 way)
V-I Characteristic
Allows the user to display the impedance characteristic of components and nodes using a fully adjustable stimulus.
CircuitMaster 4000M
Technical Specifications :
2 main analogue I/O channels 40 channel MultiWay connector 4 LogicView digital input channels 2 + 2 pulse outputs External trigger input DC Voltage input +/- 200V with full auto ranging 100MHz DSO bandwidth Analysis against pre-set thresholds and target values Single shot sampling at 50MS/s, up to 25 GS/s in ERS mode (Extended Resolution Sampling) Automated waveform measurements and analysis Comparison with pre-set or stored waveforms
CircuitMaster 4000M
EDUCATION
Applications in :
SYSTEM ENGINEERING
Setting & UpServicing