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Computer controlled curve tracer

Please forgive me if this is not the right group and if it isn't could
someone point me in the right direction.
I would like to build and program a curve tracer that interfaces with
my computer. Something like a Huntron. The basic circuit for a basic
curve tracer isn't that hard to build. I built a simple one for my
scope and it worked pretty good. I would like to be able to have up to

100 channels to input and display and compare signatures against other
known working boards or chips. What I need to know is what type of
hardware and software package should I start working with? Is there a
PIC chip that can do this and if so what one would it be. Or is there
some other type of hardware/software like LabView that I should use. I

am on a budget but I do want flexability in case in the future I want
to add featues. There are so many things to choose from I don't know
where to start. I really do appreciate any experienced help with this.

I wanted to buy a package already built like the ABIElectronics.co.uk
system but the price is just to high. Could someone point me in the
right direction.

Thanks
Uriah
 
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Luhan

Jan 1, 1970
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I would like to build and program a curve tracer that interfaces with
my computer. Something like a Huntron. The basic circuit for a basic
curve tracer isn't that hard to build. I built a simple one for my
scope and it worked pretty good. I would like to be able to have up to

Nifty idea, I may make myself one, thusly...

Program a PIC with serial communication with a PC COM port. Have the
PIC take basic commands from the PC as far as setting up the drive
voltages and currents and such. Then have the PIC take the
measurements and send them back to the PC.

The PC program can then be as elaborate as necessary. It simply calls
out any number of tests point by point.

Luhan
 
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Adam Stouffer

Jan 1, 1970
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Luhan said:
Nifty idea, I may make myself one, thusly...

Program a PIC with serial communication with a PC COM port. Have the
PIC take basic commands from the PC as far as setting up the drive
voltages and currents and such. Then have the PIC take the
measurements and send them back to the PC.

The PC program can then be as elaborate as necessary. It simply calls
out any number of tests point by point.

Luhan

http://www.tech-diy.com/MCTracer_no_pix_files/MCTracer_opto_ver_feb6_04.htm



Adam
 
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