Arc Electrode System
AssemblyTwo tungsten electrodes separated by ~5 mm, driven by 5 kV DC pulse to ignite arc, melting fiber cores together. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Arc Electrode System
5 top-level lines as of r71337| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High-Voltage Arc Supply | fusion-splicer-arc-generator | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Tungsten Electrode | fusion-splicer-electrode-tungsten-x2 | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 3 | Electrode Holder Frame | fusion-splicer-electrode-support | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Arc Control Microcontroller | fusion-splicer-arc-ignition-ic | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | SMD Passive (R/C/L) | smd-passives | 3× | 3 | · | part |