# PDT20A BeagleBone THT Pulse Interface
## Description
High-speed pulse interface board that conditions a 5 V, 50-500 ns PDT20A-HN pulse for safe 3.3 V detection by a BeagleBone Black while preserving timing integrity.
## Project Details
- **Owner:** tolgaguver
- **Created:** 4/18/2026
- **Last Updated:** 4/21/2026
- **Visibility:** Public
## Key Components
### D1 — [1N4148-1](https://www.flux.ai/gaby27/1n4148-1~89.md)
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Manufacturer Name: Microchip
- Role: Input Protection
- Role Details: Fast steering/protection diode on the external pulse input path ahead of the Schmitt trigger input network.
- Package: DO-35
- Part Type: Diode
- Datasheet URL: https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/308/1N914_D-1801484.pdf
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1N4148-1
**Pins:**
- A [pin 2]
- K [pin 1]
### J1 — [1-1337445-0](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/1-1337445-0~ugo.md)
- Manufacturer Name: TE Connectivity AMP Connectors
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1-1337445-0
- Role: Pulse Input Connector
- Part Type: Connector
- Package: THT BNC Connector
- Datasheet URL: https://www.te.com/commerce/DocumentDelivery/DDEController?Action=srchrtrv&DocNm=1337445&DocType=Customer+Drawing&DocLang=English
- Role Details: Through-hole BNC input for PDT20A-HN pulse signal and ground return; easier hand soldering than the original SMA edge connector.
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
### J2 — [61300411121](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/61300411121~pw9.md)
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Datasheet URL: https://www.we-online.com/components/products/datasheet/61300411121.pdf
- Package: THT 1x4 2.54mm Header
- Package or Case Code: HDRV4W95P0X254_1X4_1016X254X854P
- Manufacturer Name: Wurth Elektronik
- Role Details: Header carrying 5 V in, GND, conditioned pulse out, and optional raw input monitor/aux pin.
- Role: BeagleBone Interface Header
- Part Type: Connector
- Manufacturer Part Number: 61300411121
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
- 3 [pin 3]
- 4 [pin 4]
### U1 — [SN74HC14N](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/sn74hc14n~p5r.md)
- Role Details: Use two cascaded Schmitt inverter gates at 3.3V to condition the incoming PDT20A pulse and restore non-inverted logic for the BeagleBone Black.
- Manufacturer Name: Texas Instruments
- Role: Pulse Conditioner
- Part Type: Integrated Circuit
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Package: PDIP-14
- Manufacturer Part Number: SN74HC14N
- Datasheet URL: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/sn74hc14.pdf
**Pins:**
- 1A [pin 1]
- 1Y [pin 2]
- 2A [pin 3]
- 2Y [pin 4]
- 3A [pin 5]
- 3Y [pin 6]
- 4A [pin 9]
- 4Y [pin 8]
- 5A [pin 11]
- 5Y [pin 10]
- 6A [pin 13]
- 6Y [pin 12]
- GND [pin 7]
- VCC [pin 14]
### U2 — [MCP1700-3302E/TO](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/mcp1700-3302eto~svz.md)
- Role Details: Generate the local 3.3V rail from the 5V BeagleBone supply for the 74HC14 pulse-conditioning stage.
- Role: LDO Regulator
- Datasheet URL: {"value":"https://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/MCP1700-Data-Sheet-20001826F.pdf","type":"link","text":"https://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/MCP1700-Data-Sheet-20001826F.pdf"}
- Package: TO-92-3
- Manufacturer Part Number: MCP1700-3302E/TO
- Part Type: Integrated Circuit
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Manufacturer Name: Microchip
**Pins:**
- GND [pin 1]
- VI [pin 2]
- VO [pin 3]
*The full schematic, PCB layout, bill of materials, and interactive design are available at [https://www.flux.ai/tolgaguver/pdt20a-beaglebone-tht-pulse-interface~yv](https://www.flux.ai/tolgaguver/pdt20a-beaglebone-tht-pulse-interface~yv).*
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