
OB1203 Certification Preparation, Setup, and Test Procedure
X0119984 Rev.1.0
Mar 11, 2021
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Figure 4. Top View of the OB1203
to WhaleTeq Test Adapter
Figure 5. Side View of OB1203 to
WhaleTeq Test Adapter
Figure 6. Perspective View of
OB1203 to WhaleTeq Test Adapter
The 3D stl file can be printed on a 3D printer (see
It is also required to apply (at least on one side of the test adapter) a reflective insert ensuring acceptable optical
performance, and at the same time, eliminating uncertainty from the print quality and/or material properties. It
has been determined that aluminum foil is a good material for this purpose, and Renesas has provided an
applicator to insert the foil properly. This applicator can also be 3D printed.
Procedure to Insert the Aluminum Foil Using the Applicator
1. Use an appropriately sized piece of Aluminum foil and wrap it around the
pointed end of the applicator in a single ply.
2. Insert the Aluminum foil into one cavity of the adapter making sure the
applicator fits snuggly into the cavity – use firm but light pressure.
3. Remove the applicator
and
the Aluminum foil from the cavity.
4. Use a sharp knife and cut off the excess of the Aluminum foil just above the
cone – there should be a small cutting groove to assist a straight cut (see Figure 8
image on top left).
5. Apply a thin layer of glue to the outside of the Aluminum foil and re-insert the
Aluminum foil using the applicator tool.
6. This time, remove the applicator leaving the Aluminum foil behind in the cavity.
It should be held in place by the glue.
7. Using a small tool, clear the optical opening at the tip of the adapter of the
Aluminum foil and 3D print material ensuring an un-obstructed path for the optical
signal.
Note
: The cavity with the Aluminum foil should be used on the Photo Detector
receiver side of the DUT and the LED side of the WhaleTeq test head to collect
the maximum light possible and funnel it into the DUT receiver.
DUT OB1203
DUT OB1203
DUT OB1203
Renesas Test
adapter
WhaleTeq
Test head
Figure 7. Illustration of
Applicator Inserted into Test
Adapter
Figure 8. Illustration of
Cutting Groove