The Ethernet Switch

The Ethernet Switch

Outline

Problem statement

A potential solution

Case studies

The state of instrumentation now

Problem statement :

A lot of types of different cables

Need to share equipments between several users

A lot of cables

GPIB (IEEE-488) cable

RS232 over DB9 cable

RJ45 cable

A potential solution : Ethernet switch

A potential solution : Ethernet switch

One cable for everything

This one

Pros

Speed

Cons

Upfront investment

Why ?

Adaptability

Availability

Expandable

Software-transparent

Allows remote operation

How ?

How ?

How ?

How ?

How ?

How ?

Case studies

Micro-luminescence experiment

Name Connection type
Filter wheel USB
Spectrometer USB
Spectrometer camera USB
Inspection camera USB
Temperature controller Ethernet

Lasers

Name Connection type
Finesse (Pump) RS-232
Matisse (Dye version) USB
Matisse (Ti:Sa version) USB

Jarrell-Ash

Name Connection type
Translation controller Ethernet
Counter GPIB

Jarrell-Ash

Name Connection type
Translation controller Ethernet
Counter GPIB

Jarrell-Ash

Name Connection type
Translation controller Ethernet
Counter GPIB

Common questions

Common questions

  • What do we do for the ADC ?

  • What about the Internet connection ?

  • How much would it cost ?

  • What if I am not concerned about the stated problem ?

Thank you for your attention

Questions ?

Ethernet conversion

By Claude-Alban RANÉLY-VERGÉ-DÉPRÉ

Ethernet conversion

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