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### Open Source, High Precision Spring-Loaded UHF Probe
The TRIDENT is a compact, high frequency probe engineered for exacting PCB diagnostics. Housed within a 44mm tall, copper chassis that is grounded and soldered directly to the PCB, delivering a low-impedance return path that preserves signal integrity well into the multi-gigahertz range. Its trineedle architecture comprises two outer, spring-loaded ground contacts that engage the board's ground pours, establishing a stable reference plane, and a central needle that mates precisely with the stripline under test for consistent signal coupling.
The TRIDENT probe is a compact, high-frequency diagnostic instrument engineered for precise PCB measurements. Its mechanically robust copper chassis is directly grounded to the board, providing a low-impedance return path that sustains signal fidelity well into the multi-gigahertz spectrum. The probe's trineedle architecture ensures a stable reference plane and consistent coupling to the stripline under test.
Designed at the forefront of current fabrication capabilities, the TRIDENT's PCB employs the finest tolerances and material selections available to achieve minimal parasitic inductance and optimal high-frequency performance. The entire hardware design is released under the CERN Open Hardware Licence (CERN-OHL-S), allowing unrestricted modification, redistribution, and collaborative improvement by the community.
### Features:
Because the probe integrates seamlessly with standard peripherals and requires no proprietary components, engineers can rapidly prototype, validate, and iterate high-speed designs while benefiting from the transparency and extensibility of an open source hardware platform.
- **Compact form factor**: A 44mm tall copper chassis, optimized for space-constrained test environments and fabricated from reclaimed copper sourced from electronic waste.
- **Grounded copper enclosure**: Chassis is soldered directly to the PCB, creating a low-impedance return path that preserves signal integrity into the multi-gigahertz range.
- **Trineedle architecture**: Two outer, spring-loaded ground contacts engage the board's ground pours, establishing a stable reference plane. The central needle mates precisely with the stripline under test, delivering consistent signal coupling.
- **High-precision PCB fabrication**: Utilizes the finest tolerances and material selections currently available to minimize parasitic inductance and maximize high-frequency performance.
- **Compatibility with standard peripherals**: Requires no proprietary components, enabling seamless integration with existing test equipment.
- **Rapid prototyping workflow** Engineers can quickly prototype, validate, and iterate high-speed designs while benefiting from the transparency and extensibility of an open-source hardware platform.
- **Open-hardware licensing**: Entire hardware design is released under the CERN Open Hardware Licence (CERN-OHL-S), permitting unrestricted modification, redistribution, and collaborative improvement.
### Funding