diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 299c840..9635fc5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -7,11 +7,17 @@ ### 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