Hello,
I'm a graduate student at university studying Civil Engineering. However, my research has more of a mechanical engineering emphasis to it. A significant part of my research is looking into the impact resistance of PCBs and their components. To gather data and validate the models I've created, I need to design and test/break some very simple PCB panels. Needless to say, my electrical knowledge is pretty ends at V=IR. So I could use some help if y'all don't mind.
I need to design a simple square PCB panel (about 5"x5") with a row of chips running down the center, connected to wiring that runs out to the edges, and a way to measure the voltage on either end. The test consists of taking the PCB, bending it a predetermined amount, and checking to see if the current runs through either end. I've attached sketches of what I am trying to do.
The main thing I need help with is picking out a chip and a part to measure the voltage. Also, given a voltage in one end, what should it be coming out the other side of the chip? I've downloaded the program Eagle to create a drawing to send off to manufacturing.
Thanks for the help. Please let me know if I need to clarify anything else, as I know so little I don't even know what I need to be considering.
Thanks,
John
I'm a graduate student at university studying Civil Engineering. However, my research has more of a mechanical engineering emphasis to it. A significant part of my research is looking into the impact resistance of PCBs and their components. To gather data and validate the models I've created, I need to design and test/break some very simple PCB panels. Needless to say, my electrical knowledge is pretty ends at V=IR. So I could use some help if y'all don't mind.
I need to design a simple square PCB panel (about 5"x5") with a row of chips running down the center, connected to wiring that runs out to the edges, and a way to measure the voltage on either end. The test consists of taking the PCB, bending it a predetermined amount, and checking to see if the current runs through either end. I've attached sketches of what I am trying to do.
The main thing I need help with is picking out a chip and a part to measure the voltage. Also, given a voltage in one end, what should it be coming out the other side of the chip? I've downloaded the program Eagle to create a drawing to send off to manufacturing.
Thanks for the help. Please let me know if I need to clarify anything else, as I know so little I don't even know what I need to be considering.
Thanks,
John