Array USB Controller Board

The LMAC-PC06 is a complete acquisition system for use with PbS and PbSe photoconductive array detectors.

The on board microcontroller provides all signals needed to operate the array. Operation and calibration of the per pixel dark current skimmers is handled by the DLL and the array microcontroller. The LMAC is designed to attach via a ribbon cable to a simple personality board for the packaged array. The dual board system separates the acquisition function (upper board) from the TE cooler controller (lower board).

Key Features:

USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface through Mini B USB connector
256 pixel arrays supported
Integrated TE Cooler Controller with 5mK stability
Windows DLL Software Interface
On board NVRAM remembers last settings
External trigger input to control start of integration time
FLASH upgradable firmware
Ethernet 100Mbs in development
Output trigger for shutter control
Dimensions: 3.60” x 3.45”
30 pin, dual row, 0.1” pitch header for ribbon cable interface
Interface boards available for LCC and Tub array packages

Data Acquisition Unit:

16 bit A/D Converter
2.5V signal swing
15V 1.6A supply required (powers TE cooler also)
>1000 Frames per second in block grab mode
Digitally controlled integration time 10us to 100ms
Crystal controlled time base

TE Controller Unit:

Analog PWM controller for high efficiency
2.5 A peak current
4.1 V peak voltage
Bidirectional drive (heats and cools)
LC filter creates near DC conditions across TE element
Set point digitally controllable
Self-monitoring for thermal runaway; with auto shut down
Dimensions: 3.60” x “2.18”, soldered beneath main board