Abstract:
A wide array printhead module includes a plurality of printhead die, each of the printhead die includes a number of nozzles. The nozzles form a number of primitives. A nozzle firing heater is coupled to each of the nozzles. An application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) controls a number of activation pluses that activate the nozzle firing heaters for each of the nozzles associated with the primitives. The activation pulses are delayed between each of the primitives via internal delays and external delays to reduce peak power demands of the printhead die. The ASIC determines the internal delays within each printhead die.
Abstract:
In an example, a piezoelectric printhead assembly includes a micro-electro mechanical system (MEMS) die including a plurality of nozzles. An application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) die is coupled to the MEMS die by a plurality of wire bonds, wherein each of the wire bonds corresponds to a respective nozzle of the plurality of nozzles. An arbitrary data generator (ADG) on the ASIC is to provide a digital data sequence, and a multiplier is to scale multiple nozzles of the plurality of nozzles.
Abstract:
An apparatus including an analog memory, a temperature sensor, a comparator, and a pulse circuit. The analog memory is charged to a reference voltage corresponding to a predetermined temperature of a printhead. The temperature sensor measures a thermal voltage of at least one of the plurality of local areas of the printhead. The comparator obtains a comparison result by comparing the reference voltage to the thermal voltage. The pulse circuit selectively transmits a series of warming pulses to the at least one of the plurality of local areas of the printhead based on the comparison result.
Abstract:
An example device in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure includes modules to generate an input signal, apply the input signal to an ink sample to obtain an ink signal, compare the ink signal to a reference value, and identify whether the ink signal is consistent with an ink signature. A module may be contained on an inkjet printhead die.
Abstract:
In an example, a method for determining an issue in an inkjet nozzle includes providing an initial fire pulse for firing a nozzle, and receiving the initial fire pulse as a delayed fire pulse at a primitive of the nozzle. The method includes firing the nozzle with the delayed fire pulse, and determining a first time instant following the delayed fire pulse for taking a first impedance measurement across the nozzle.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for evaluating the condition of a print nozzle are described. In one example, impedances across the print nozzle are measured. Subsequently, first test result and second test result are determined and registered at a first predetermined time instant and at a second predetermined time instant, respectively. The first test result and the second test result are obtained based on the measured impedances. Based on the first test result and the second test result, the condition of the print nozzle, is determined.
Abstract:
In an example, a piezoelectric printhead assembly includes a micro-electro mechanical system (MEMS) die including a plurality of nozzles. An application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) die is coupled to the MEMS die by a plurality of wire bonds, wherein each of the wire bonds corresponds to a respective nozzle of the plurality of nozzles. An arbitrary data generator (ADG) on the ASIC is to provide a digital data sequence, and a phase selector is to enable multiple data read operations of the ADG to generate multiple delayed digital data sequences.
Abstract:
In one example, a printhead assembly includes multiple printheads arranged along a line in a staggered configuration in which each printhead in a group of far printheads overlaps a printhead in a group of near printheads. Each printhead includes a pedestal, a printhead die mounted to the pedestal, an IC to drive fluid ejector elements in the printhead die, and a flex circuit. The IC is connected to the printhead die and mounted to the pedestal next to the die. The body of a flex circuit is connected to and covers the IC. The tail of each flex circuit from a far printhead extends past a pedestal in a near printhead.
Abstract:
A piezoelectric inkjet die stack includes a printhead substrate die, a pedestal seated on the printhead substrate die, a fluidics die seated atop the pedestal, and integrated circuit (IC) dies seated on the printhead substrate die. The IC dies may be positioned substantially but not completely beneath the fluidics die and positioned on either side of the pedestal such that air gaps exist between a top surface of each IC die and a bottom surface of the fluidics die and between each IC die and the pedestal. The pedestal may include ink flow channels to allow ink flow between the fluidics die and the printhead substrate. A plurality of stand-offs may be implemented to help support the fluidics die above the IC dies.
Abstract:
A print head assembly (PHA) includes a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) die mounted to a substrate with an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The die includes an opening defined in the die, a plurality of nozzles adjacent to the opening in fluid communication with the opening, and a pad to receive electrical control signals. The ASIC includes a communication link and a plurality of transmission lines that transmit electrical signals to the MEMS die.