MICROMEGASCONNECTICSElectronics Boards
AndReadout Panels
25 JUNE 2013
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ContributorsHans DanielssonJordan DegrangeFrancisco Perez GomezGivi SekhniaidzeJoerg Wotschack
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Main Goal
Connect Electronics Boards to Readout Panels.
Challenge
512 channels on a 220mm wide PCB
Test
Zebra® Connector.Elastrometric connector, with fine metal conductive element andSilicone insulation.
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Connector mustbe compressed …
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… So,specific profile has been designed.
Readout panelSpacer
DriftElectrodePanelElectonic Board
Profi
le
ZEBR
A
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Due to thin pitch, electronic boards must be well aligned (±0.2) above Readout Panels !
PCB
Readout Panel
A guide was positionned at both sides to make the insertion easier.
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Samtec connectors, 3 utilities:
1. Ground connection2. Guarantee alignment between PCB & Readout P.3. Lock pcb in position (Keep ZEBRA compressed)
MICROMEGASProcess:
Step 1: Step 2:
PCB insertion
Step 3: Step 4:
Plugged SAMTEC connector
ZEBRA® Connector compressed
MICROMEGASFirst Prototype:
Conclusion:MICROMEGAS
VALIDATED
Futur:
1. Improve AlignementReplace the 2 circular pins by straight guides.
2. Improve Accuracy of height Replace square profil and machined partby a specific aluminium profile.
3. Improve connector attachmentSolder 5 Samtec connectors on aluminium bar.
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Thank you !