iLab Proposal Presentation

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iLabProposal Presentation

• Nana Kim
• EE 496
• September 22, 2007

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Overview

• What is iLab?
• Game Plan
• Goals
• Potential Problems
• What I Expect to Learn
• Schedule

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What is iLab?

• Combines
• DC Power Supply
• Function Generator
• Digital Multimeter (DMM)
• Oscilloscope
• Spectrum Analyzer
• Main Focus
• Affordable
• Easy-to-use
• Project Distribution
• Generator (Spring 07)
• Probing (Fall 07)

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What is iLab?
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Game Plan

• Plan A
• Use PSoC (Programmable System on Chip) as much as
  possible
• Take advantage of PSoCs Dynamic Reconfiguration
  capabilities to accommodate the single set of
  probes

• Plan A 1/2
• Research how equipment can be scaled down
• Problems
• Production price increases
• Circuit becomes more complex
• Not enough time to design all components

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Goals

• Full iLab schematic
• Explanation of how iLab will execute each command
• Data Flow
• Design packets
• Protocol
• Speed
• Error Detection and Handling
• Simulate data exchange between computer and iLab
  (iLab being substituted by another computer)

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Potential Problems

• Figuring out PSoC takes too long
• Lack of research material
• PSoC utility is limited (Plan A 1/2)
• Simulation/Debugging problems
• Doesnt work
• Procrastination
• No Spring Break ?

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What I Expect to Learn

• How to send/receive data through USB
• How lab equipment is built
• Communication between PC and other devices
• Problem Solve
• Time management

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Schedule
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Questions?