ADMM Proto: Intro to AC*

This DL ADMM R04 accessory module prototype is an initial concept proof for end-to-end system integration, deployed for initial system proofing circa 10 years ago (as of this writing), meeting an end-user program requirement. A Rev 05 and New Model for 2026 deployment are in development now.

It’s functionality depends heavily on how the board is populated, ie, its “assembly variant” aka “AV”.

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Edge-Launch SMA Installation Do’s & Don’ts

Edge launch SMAs can short out to the internal copper layers as a result of some preparation and installation methods. Watch for these gotchas if you don’t like board shorts. These shorts can create hard-to-diagnose or hard-to-locate power sinks, blown fuses, blown protection diodes, and localized or broad board heating.

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Flagship DL01: Continuous Acquisition with Overridden Tx Gain

As of now 7/5/24 with customer interface software with the DL0100A1, you can stream data in continuous acquisition mode with the higher (max override) transmit gains (Tx gains aka pulse voltages) using the following steps:

  1. Send Settings and PAC
    • Set up the channel settings including the tx max gain override checkbox
    • Click the button to actually send the commands and receive the WF
  2. Store Cur Chan Set RAM (Or make sure to check box Store Chan Set to RAM in Step 1)
  3. Make sure that the TxRx from RAM channel is set to match the desired channel(s) selected in Step 1
  4. Continuous Acquisition Start with Same Chan (Left) selected
  5. OPTIONALLY: You could stop Continuous Acquisition and verify the channel settings using the button Get Cur Chan Set (Active)

Flagship DL01: “Damping” Section: Values and Selections

You could call this part of the board by various names, most of which are printable. Here, we’re just calling it “damping”. It’s rudimentary and is there to be adjusted across assembly variants and system needs, with some basic runtime operability. It can tune the output and cable/XD interface a bit. Mostly, from early work, it was just an attenuator, and a way to control some pulse characteristics, in addition to the control parameters for pulse shaping in time and the (“Tx Gain”) pulse voltage selection. Here are tables of assembly variant components values and information about how the components are engaged with different settings.

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Windows Update Breaks Audio, File Associations and Event Editing for Microsoft Office

References

Workflows

  • Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools. Double-click Event Viewer
  • Settings, Apps, default file associations, etc. (these may get changed back anyway)
  • Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > View update history

Engineering Internship Opportunity in Albuquerque, NM, USA

Internship opportunities are available in critical project areas. Develop skills on the job in areas like: problem-solving R&D, electronics design, assembly, and testing; software development; high-level UI/UX review. Read more for details on the skill areas you can develop. Sample across projects or dig deep into one area. How best to apply:

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DacqMan + RS104 (IS-Target / Low Energy)

Here’s the quick start guide on how to acquire data with DacqMan running the RS104 (IS-Target, Low Energy) UT Scanner. This guide here includes just the basic steps. Really, just a few clicks to start your scan runs.

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