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SERVICE MANUAL & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR SERVICE MANUAL & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR SERVICE MANUAL & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR 15EX-TA 15EX-TA : : : : : : : : Richard Wang Richard Wang TESTING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TSSC TESTING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TSSC JUN.
5. Pin Description Of Major Components ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- 5.1 gmZAN1 Flat Panel Controller IC--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. 15EX TA System Block Diagram ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- 6. 15EX TA System Block Diagram ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- 6.1 System Block Diagram----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6.2 15EX-TA Interface Board Block Diagram-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE CONTENTS CONTENTS Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- 7.1 No Power---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7.2 No Display ( System Fail ) Or Display Abnormal--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7.3 OSD Function Or Display Abnormal------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7.4 No Back light----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7.5 PC Can’t Detect LCD Monitor Type------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7.6 LCD Monitor Audio Function Abnormal------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8.
1. 15EX-TA PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 1.1. SCOPE The MiTAC 15EX-TA (TFT with analog signal input) is a high resolution (max. resolution 1024 X 768) color LCD monitor which uses 15” high contrast TFT-LCD panel. This monitor supplies user with following features:...
LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE 1.2 MAIN CHARACTERISTICS 1.2.1 LCD PANEL: LCD panel: 15” color TFT-LCD Model no.: (1) HYUNDAI HT15X11-200; (2) CHI MEI M150X1-01; (3) HANNSTAR HSD150MX42-A...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE 1.2.2 SIGNAL INPUT CABLE: High density 15 pins “D” type, male connector cable. 1.2.3 VIDEO SIGNAL: Max. 80 MHz bandwidth Input video voltage range: 0.6~0.95 Vp-p, typ.: 0.7 Vp-p Impedance: 75Ω±5% / 50 pF(max.) 1.2.4 SCAN FREQUENCY: Horizontal frequency: 24.8 ~ 60 kHz Vertical frequency: 56 ~ 75 Hz...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE 1.2.9 EXTERNAL CONTROLLER & OUTLET: LCD control key: MENU, SELECT, - , + , BRIGHTNESS, POWER. 1.2.10 AC INPUT POWER: Max. 264 Vac/50 Hz, Min. 90 Vac/60 Hz Normal 100 ~ 240 Vac/60 ~ 50 Hz 1.2.11 POWER SAVING FUNCTION &...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE 1.2.13 COMPATIBLE TIMING CHART:...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE 1.2.14 : MAIN OSD MENU...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE Key definition : Menu, Select, Left (Decrease, ←), Right (Increase,→ ) and Power 5 keys. Select Key : Only one shot of Select Key is available. (Continuous pressing is not available.) ←, →...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE Message Displayed Position : (SCREEN) ADJUSTING NO SIGNAL Secret Key Operation : AGING : "Menu" + "Select" + "Right(->)" and "Power" ON VERSION : "Menu" + "Left(<-)" + "Right(->)" and "Power" ON Version Displayed Position : MODEL NAME : T15EX VERSION : R00...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE 1.2.15 : AUTO BRIGHTNESS OSDAuto: Backlight (Sensor Board) Calibrate Menu Press “Menu Key + Hot Key + Power Key” will enter the “FACTORY USED ONLY” menu. Press “Select Key” to select the item. Press “Menu Key”...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE <Operation> LIGHT LEVEL item: The number is response the LIGHT LEVEL value anytime. (Number range: 0~31) Press “select key” will go to next item. MAX: 800LUX item: This will set the maximum value for program. (HEX Number) Put the 800Lux light to sensor board, and press “menu key”...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE Relation with LUX from Rank 0 to Rank 4. Note : 0~31 is LIGHT LEVEL.
LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE 1.4 POWER SUPPLY (AC-ADAPTER) Model name: CAPI-208-98010M Note 1: 68%(min.) at full load, 115Vac/60Hz Note 2: No max. limits but in hot start shall no damage & Fuse could not open. Note 1: The ripple and regulation shall be maintained in the SPEC for all combinations of below condition: min.
LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE System Assembly & Disassembly System Assembly & Disassembly 2.1 System View 2.1.1 Front View Menu Button Select Button Buttons Auto Adjustment Button Power Indicator Power Button...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE System Assembly & Disassembly System Assembly & Disassembly 2.1.2 Side View Microphone Input Connector Headphone Output Connector...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE System Assembly & Disassembly System Assembly & Disassembly 2.1.3 Rear View VESA Mounting Holes Power Connector Signal Cable Latch...
LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE System Assembly & Disassembly System Assembly & Disassembly 2.2 System Disassembly The section discusses at length each major component for disassembly/reassembly and show corresponding illustrations. CAUTION: Before you start to install/replace these modules, 1) Turn off the power button on the rear panel of the monitor;...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE System Assembly & Disassembly System Assembly & Disassembly 2.2.1 LCD Panel Disassembly 1. Remove the screw cover on the rear side of the monitor. (Figure 2-1) 2. Remove three screws. (Figure 2-2) Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE System Assembly & Disassembly System Assembly & Disassembly 3. To detach the LCD frame, first lift the lower edge and then separate it from the housing. (Figure 2-3) 4. Disconnect the cable connected to the LCD frame. (Figure 2-4) Figure 2-3 Figure 2-4...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE System Assembly & Disassembly System Assembly & Disassembly 5. Remove four screws, then lift up the LCD panel slightly. (Figure 2-5) 6. Disconnect three cables connected to the LCD panel. (Figure 2-6) Figure 2-5 Figure 2-6 Reassembly...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE System Assembly & Disassembly System Assembly & Disassembly 2.2.2 Power Connector Board Disassembly 1. Detach the LCD panel. (See section 2.2.1) 2. Remove one screw locking the connector board, then you can lift up the connector board. (Figure 2-7) Figure 2-7 Reassembly 1.
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE System Assembly & Disassembly System Assembly & Disassembly 2.2.3 Signal Cable Disassembly 1. Detach the LCD panel. (See section 2.2.1) 2. Remove one screw locking the cover ( ) and lift it up ( ), then you can pull out the signal cable ( ).
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE System Assembly & Disassembly System Assembly & Disassembly 2.2.4 Base Unit Disassembly 1. Remove the screw cover on the rear side of the monitor. 2. Remove four screws locking the base unit, and then lift the LCD panel up (see figure 2-9). Figure 2-9 Reassembly 1.
LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE Definition & Location Of Connectors & Jumpers Definition & Location Of Connectors & Jumpers 3.2 Power Jack Board 3.3 Invertor Board J1 : Audio In Phone Jack Connector. J1 : Audio In Phone Jack Connector. CN1 : Inverter Board To Interface Board Connector.
LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE Pin Description Of Major Components Pin Description Of Major Components 5.1 gmZAN1 Flat Panel Controller IC 5.1 gmZAN1 Flat Panel Controller IC Features Features The gmZAN1 device utilizes Genesis ’ patented third generation Advanced Image Magnification technology The gmZAN1 device utilizes Genesis...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE Input Format Input Format Analog RGB up to XGA 85Hz Analog RGB up to XGA 85Hz ~ Support for Sync On Green (SOG) ~ Support for Sync On Green (SOG) Support for composite sync modes Support for composite sync modes Output Format...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE gmZAN1 Flat Panel Controller IC gmZAN1 Flat Panel Controller IC Figure 1. gmZAN1 Pin Diagram...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE Pin Description Of Major Components Pin Description Of Major Components 5.1 gmZAN1 Flat Panel Controller IC 5.1 gmZAN1 Flat Panel Controller IC Unless otherwise stated, unused input pins must be tied to ground, and unused output pins left open. A n a lo g -to -D ig ita l C o n v erter Analog-to-Digital Converter.
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE Pin Description Of Major Components Pin Description Of Major Components 5.1 gmZAN1 Flat Panel Controller IC 5.1 gmZAN1 Flat Panel Controller IC Host Interface (HIF) / External On-Screen Display Name Drive Current Description Name...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE Pin Description Of Major Components Pin Description Of Major Components 5.1 gmZAN1 Flat Panel Controller IC 5.1 gmZAN1 Flat Panel Controller IC TFT Panel Interface Name Drive Current Description Name Drive Current Description (@10pF)
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE Pin Description Of Major Components Pin Description Of Major Components 5.1 gmZAN1 Flat Panel Controller IC 5.1 gmZAN1 Flat Panel Controller IC Test Pins Name I/O Drive Current Description PSCAN Enable automatic PCB assembly test.
LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE 6. 15 TA System Block Diagram 6. 15 TA System Block Diagram .1 System Block diagram .1 System Block diagram LCD MONITOR LCD MONITOR AC source : LCD monitor power in. LCD PANEL 15EX INTERFACE BOARD : (Interface Board).Receive...
LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE 6. 15 TA Block Diagram 6. 15 TA Block Diagram .2 15EX TA Interface Board Block diagram .2 15EX TA Interface Board Block diagram KEY_MENU# KEY_SELECT# 24LC16B KEY_UP# Key-Switch KEY_DOWN# To Speaker Unit Board HOT_KEY...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Troubleshooting No Power No Power 7.2 No Display( System Fail ) Or Display Abnormal 7.2 No Display( System Fail ) Or Display Abnormal 7.3 OSD Function Or Display Abnormal 7.3 OSD Function Or Display Abnormal 7.4 No Back Light 7.4 No Back Light...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE No Power No Power Symptom: Symptom: When the power switch is turned on, nothing happens,power indica When the power switch is turned on, nothing happens,power indica tor is not light up tor is not light up LCD MONITOR LCD MONITOR...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE No Power No Power Symptom: Symptom: When the power switch is turned on, nothing happens, power indic When the power switch is turned on, nothing happens, power indic ator is not light up ator is not light up POWER BOARD 12V TO 5V +5VP...
No power Is the Connect LCD monitor connected AC adaptor. to power (AC adaptor)? Try another known good AC adapter. Replace Replace 15EX-TA Interface Board Power Power Try another know good Internal POWER BD. Replace the Board Board- level level...
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When the power switch is turned on, nothing happens, power indic When the power switch is turned on, nothing happens, power indic ator is not light up ator is not light up 15EX-TA Interface Board Board Board- level Troubleshooting level Troubleshooting...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE No Display( System Fail ) Or Display Abnormal No Display( System Fail ) Or Display Abnormal Symptom: Symptom: 120z/100M E_R2 120z/100M E_R3 120z/100M E_R4 The LCD no display,but power and back light is good.or show abno The LCD no display,but power and back light is good.or show abno rmal picture.
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VGA_R VGA_G 1. PC to monitor cable VGA_B 2. LCD module HCLK HDATA[0:3] 3. 15EX-TA Interface Board to inverter BD cable R1~R4 D2~D4 E_R[2:7] E_G[2:7] E_B[2:7] O_R[2:7] To find out which part is...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE OSD Function Or Display Abnormal OSD Function Or Display Abnormal Symptom: Symptom: When you pressed the LCD OSD ( On Screen Display ) button,but no OSD display or the function can not be adjusted. When you pressed the LCD OSD ( On Screen Display ) button,but no OSD display or the function can not be adjusted.
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OSD is abnormal Board-level Troubleshooting 1.Make sure that Key SW BD and 15EX-TA Interface Board is connected properly. 2. Check the Key SW BD and Interface Board’s cable is good. Check the following parts for cold solder or one of the following...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE No Back Light No Back Light Symptom: Symptom: The LCD Display is good but too dim,or the backlight can ’ t be adjusted. The LCD Display is good but too dim,or the backlight can ’...
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B78,B79 1. LCD module U1,U11 BRI_PWM C145,C146 EN_BL# 2. Inverter BD C148,C149 3. 15EX-TA Interface Board to inverter BD cable Q11,Q12 R99~R101 R103,R104 To find out which part is Backlight causing the problem. INVERTER BD Replace 15EX-TA Interface Board or...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE PC Can ’ t Detect LCD Monitor Type. PC Can ’ t Detect LCD Monitor Type. Symptom: Symptom: The PC PNP Operation System Can ’ t Detect The LCD Monitor Type. The PC PNP Operation System Can ’...
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Parts: Signals: Replace PC to monitor cable. VSYNC DDC_SCL R54~R58 DDC_SDA C64~C66 DDC+5V B3,B4,B6 Is it Replace faulty cable. R5,D5 VCC_FROM_PC B1,D1 Replace 15EX-TA Interface Board or go into board level Trouble-shooting.
LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD Monitor Audio Function Abnormal. LCD Monitor Audio Function Abnormal. Symptom: Symptom: The External Speaker or MIC Audio Function is Abnormal. The External Speaker or MIC Audio Function is Abnormal. 12VIN VDD_12 15EX Interface Board...
J2,B1 J3,B1 AUDIO_PWM AUDIO_IN_R EAR_PHONE_L U11,L2 B2,B3 B2,B3 SPK_R- EAR_PHONE_R MIC_IN_L Is it Q15,R124 B4,J3 B4,C1 Replace faulty cable. SPK_R+ EAR_PHONE_L MIC_IN_R Q13,R107 SPK_L- R106,R123 SPK_L+ AUDIO_IN_L AUDIO_IN_R Replace 15EX-TA Interface Board or EAR_PHONE_R go into board level Trouble-shooting. EAR_PHONE_L...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE Spare Parts List ( 1 ) Spare Parts List ( 1 ) Part Number Description Location(s) Part Number Description Location(s) 644212392005 AC ADPT ASSY;48W,12V/4A,15EX 272075150301 CAP;15P ,CR,50V ,5% ,0603,NPO,SMT 634315140001 ALUMINUM SHEET;15A1,50AX 272003105701 CAP;1U ,CR,25V ,+80%-20%,0805,Y5V C153,C154,C68,C71,C80, 634415120008 ARM FRONT;15AX...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE Spare Parts List ( 2 ) Spare Parts List ( 2 ) Part Number Description Location(s) Part Number Description Location(s) 633100120701 CON;HDR,SHROUD,MA,7P*1,2MM,R/A 627300130010 FERRITE CHIP;120OHM/100MHZ,1608,10%,S B1,B2,B3,B4 633100120801 CON;HDR,SHROUD,MA,8P*1,2MM,R/A 627300130010 FERRITE CHIP;120OHM/100MHZ,1608,10%,S B1,B2,B3,B4 633100120901 CON;HDR,SHROUD,MA,9P*1,2MM,R/A 627300130010 FERRITE CHIP;120OHM/100MHZ,1608,10%,S...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE Spare Parts List ( 4 ) Spare Parts List ( 4 ) Part Number Description Location(s) Part Number Description Location(s) 640015130002 PWA;PWA-T50EX-TA/INTERFACE BD,SMT 627107110531 RES;1M ,1/16W,5% ,0603,SMT 640015130006 PWA;PWA-T50EX-TA/PHONE JACK BD 627107129411 RES;2.94K,1/16W,1% ,0603,SMT 640015130007 PWA;PWA-T50EX-TA/PHONE JACK BD,SMT 271071221302 RES;22 ,1/16W,5% ,0603,SMT...
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LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE LCD MONITOR 15EX TA MAINTENANCE Spare Parts List ( 5 ) Spare Parts List ( 5 ) Part Number Description Location(s) Part Number Description Location(s) 637110301037 SCREW;M3L6,K(+),NIW,NYLOK 642215130005 WIRE ASSY;1007,#26,5P,50MM,INV,15EX 637110301028 SCREW;M3L8,BIN(+),NIW 642215130002 WIRE ASSY;1007,#26,6P/5P,45MM,PWR,15E 371103010808 SCREW;M3L8,FLNG/PAN(+),NIW/NLK 642215130007 WIRE ASSY;1007,#26,7P,PHONE,200MM,15E 637110301041 SCREW;M3L8,FLT(+),NIW...
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15AX2 INTERFACE BD DRAWING DESCRIPTION SHEET DESCRIPTION GMZAN1 R00--->R01 1.Connect A_GND to ADC_GND---->error. 2.Delete C47&C49 22P and Y1 50MHz---->function Bug 3.Add R21 33 ohm /C44 33P/X1 50Mhz 4.Change B3/B4/B6/B7 from 0 ohm to 120z/100Mhz---->EMI 5.Del R38/R39/R42/R43/R45 33 ohm---->EMI 6.Add B69/B70/B71/B72/B73 120z/100MHz ---->EMI 7.Change C16/C28/C35 from 10P to 15P---->EMI 8.Add C17/C29/C36 15P---->EMI 9.Add C149 1000P---->EMI...
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