Northwestern University Laser and Electronics Design Core Facility
Northwestern University Laser and Electronics Design Core Facility (NU-LED), is formed after merging Electronics and Laser Systems Core and the Electronics Design Shop. The facility assist researchers in design and fabrication of electronics and optical systems. Laser and Electronics Design Core Facility primarily serves various research projects, including graduate and undergraduate fabricators, as well as staff and faculty.
The facility provides services in the design of custom electronics hardware, component selection, schematic preparation, and development of hardware.
NU-LED is an open access facility, students and postdocs can utilize a library of electronic testing/fabrication equipment, soldering station, development kits and general purpose components maintained by the facility.
Equipment & Services
The Northwestern University Laser and Electronics Design core facility is equipped with multiple lab benches, with test instruments and soldering work stations. The equipment available with the facility include the following.
- Spectrum Analyzer 3GHz
- Network Analyzer 3GHz
- Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
- Mixed Domain Oscilloscope
- Benchtop Components: Digital multimeters, power supplies, Signal Generator.
- Misc. Equipment: Probes and test accessories, specialized tools, and computer/software
Training
The facility offers free training workshops and one-on-one sessions. Introductory training workshops on LabVIEW, FPGA Based Design are offered twice a year.
Location
Northwestern Technological Institute2145 Sheridan Road
Evanston, Il, 60208
Ground Floor, N Wing, NG36 Back to top