---
title: "Surface Locator/Receiver"
industry: "Computer, Electronic and Optical Product Manufacturing"
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attributes:
  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.5-5.0 m"
    unit: "meters"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 3
    unit: "dB"
    consequence: "Electromagnetic interference exceeding receiver sensitivity threshold of -85 dBm, causing signal demodulation failure"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Electrostatic discharge &gt; 8 kV"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "TVS diode array with 5 ns response time and 15 kV clamping voltage"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Thermal cycling between -40°C and 85°C at 10 cycles/hour"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "SnAgCu solder alloy with 0.5% Bi addition and underfill encapsulation"
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  antenna-array:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:ANTENNA_ARRAY"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  signal-processing-module:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SIGNAL_PROCESSING_MODULE"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  communication-interface:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:COMMUNICATION_INTERFACE"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/surface-locatorreceiver.md"
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version: "3.3.4-EXTREME-SOVEREIGN-WEB3"
---

# Industrial Specification: Surface Locator/Receiver

## 1. Technical Definition
A component that detects and receives signals from surface-mounted tracking targets or transmitters.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-5.0 m**. Failure boundary: **Signal-to-noise ratio &lt; 3 dB at 2.5 m distance**, Mechanism: **Electromagnetic interference exceeding receiver sensitivity threshold of -85 dBm, causing signal demodulation failure**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Rayleigh Resolution Criterion**:

> **Primary Equation**: $d = \frac{0.61 \lambda}{NA}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Defines the theoretical limit of machine vision systems.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| \lambda | Wavelength | Engineering Constant |
| NA | Numerical Aperture | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Electrostatic discharge &gt; 8 kV | 8 | RF front-end amplifier saturation | TVS diode array with 5 ns response time and 15 kV clamping voltage |
| Thermal cycling between -40°C and 85°C at 10 cycles/hour | 8 | Solder joint fatigue at BGA connections | SnAgCu solder alloy with 0.5% Bi addition and underfill encapsulation |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | meters | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Antenna Array](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/antenna-array.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Signal Processing Module](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/signal-processing-module.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Communication Interface](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/communication-interface.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Signal Generator/Calibrator**, **Environmental Test Chamber**, **Automated Optical Inspection System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Augmented Reality Headsets, Industrial Robotics Systems, Precision Medical Imaging Devices  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What is the primary function of this surface locator/receiver?
**A**: This component detects and receives signals from surface-mounted tracking targets or transmitters, enabling precise location and movement monitoring in computer, electronic, and optical product manufacturing applications.

### Q: What materials are used in the construction of this surface locator?
**A**: The device is constructed with a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) for circuitry, a durable polycarbonate or ABS housing for protection, and copper antenna elements for optimal signal reception and transmission.

### Q: What are the main components included in the BOM for this surface locator?
**A**: The Bill of Materials includes an antenna array for signal capture, a communication interface for data transfer, and a signal processing module that analyzes and interprets received signals for accurate tracking functionality.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Surface Locator/Receiver](https://cnfx.com/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/surface-locatorreceiver)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: SURFACE_LOCATORRECEIVER | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 6c03ae28
