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Circuit Labs

The Qualcomm Institute Circuits Labs enables the design and testing of new wireless and mixed-signal (analog/digital) devices and systems, and offers access to the specialized tools and equipment.

Millimeter-wave Lab (Atkinson 5208)

The lab features multiple micro-probe stations for direct IC (bare die) measurement, laser cutting for chip structure trimming and diagnostic, and an electromagnetic interference shield room for low-noise/low interference measurements. It also carries a host of specialized equipment and components capable of characterizing millimeter wave systems up to 110 GHz.

Radio Frequency (RF)/Mixed-signal Lab (Atkinson 5206)

The lab features more than 20 full-size test benches and soldering stations for electronic prototype assembly and testing. It carries general-purpose, high-end vector signal generators, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes and network analyzers. Covering signal frequencies from DC to 8 GHz, the lab provides a one-stop electronics experimentation and testing facility for diverse scientific, research and development purposes.

Antenna-Garden Lab (Atkinson 7/F)

Optimally located at the rooftop of Atkinson Hall with a virtually unrestricted view, the lab is a rapid-antenna-deployment testbed with Gigabit Ethernet connections to various labs.

The QI Circuits Labs group provides custom electronics design service for researchers of various disciplines, delivering prototypes to meet their specific scientific objectives. Lab personnel are skilled in: RF/ analog and digital custom printed circuit board design, micro-controller/ wireless modules programming, and electronic system testing.

Equipment:

Agilent MSO6054A Mixed Signal Oscilloscope, 500 MHz-5 Gsa/s (1225)
Agilent E5071C PNA Series Network Analyzer, 9kHz-8.5GHz (1225)
Agilent MSO8104A Infiniium 1 GHz, 4Gsa/s (1203)
Oscilloscope (1268)
Oscilloscope (1203)
Oscilloscope 20 Gsps (1284)
Oscilloscope 40 Gsps (1392)
Signal Generators
Spectrum Analyzers
Network Analyzers
Specialized Testers
DC Supply
Multimeter
Power Meter

Pricing:

Product CodePrice/UnitDescription
Lab Access$20/WkAccess – Weekly
Bench$20/WkBench Occupancy – Weekly
Eq-Tier3$30/WkEquipment, Base-level – Weekly
Eq-Tier2$100/WkEquipment, Mid-level – Weekly
Eq-Tier1$300/WkEquipment, High-level – Weekly
Jr-Consult$90/HrJunior Consultation
Sr-Consult$125/HrSenior Consultation
X-Access-Wk$61/WkCircuits Lab Access – Weekly (External)
X-Bench-Wk$60/WkBench Occupancy – Weekly (External)
X-Eq-Tier3$90/WkEquipment, Base-level – Weekly (External)
X-Eq-Tier2$300/WkEquipment, Mid-level – Weekly (External)
X-Eq-Tier1$900/WkEquipment, High-level – Weekly (External)
X-Jr-Consult$130/HrJunior Consultation (External)
X-Sr-Consult$181/HrSenior Consultation (External)

Contact:

Nikola Alic
nalic@ucsd.edu
858-534-0722