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CRO DAQ Interface

The DAQ Interface is a Basic STAMP 1 Computer. The data is converted from voltage to frequency and the the pulses are counted on STAMP.
Microcontroller:PIC16C56 surface mount
Speed: 4 MHz/ 2,00 instructions per second
EEPROM: 256 bytes (program and data)
Program Length: 80-100 lines of PBASICRAM (variables): 16 bytes (2 for I/Os and 14 for variables)
Input/Output: 8
Source/Sink Current: 20 mA/ 25 mA
Serial Communication: 300-2400 baud I/O
Current Requirement: 2 mA running, 20 mA in sleep
PC Interface: Parallel Port
Package: 14 pin SIP module
Size: 1 3/8" L x 3/4" W x 1/8" H

Schematic of CRO DAQ Chain

CRO Mounts

The CRO mounts are the H-180 Polar Mounts purchased from Kaul-Tronics

CRO Antenna

Manufacturer: Kaul-Tronics Inc.
Model Number: S-10
Diameter: 120" (3 m)
F/D Ratio: 0.375
Focal Length: 45" (113 cm)
Gain @ 4.2 GHz: 38.1 dBi
Weight with mount: 300 lbs
Beam width: 2.0 Degrees (C-band, 3 GHz)
0.6 Degrees (Ku-band, 12 GHz)

The total cost of the unit is about $6000.

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