Electronics Design
In addition to our test and measurement services, we also have in-house capabilities in Hardware Design & Development in the following areas:
Embedded Systems Design
We have experience with using 12/14/16-bit (Microchip PIC) or High-Speed 32-bit (ARM) processor cores technology. Firmware coding can be undertaken in a choice of programming languages to best suit the task, such as C or C++, Low-level Assembler, Java or BASIC.
We also have a good knowledge of incorporating ≈ Embedded Real-Time Operating Systems, interrupt-driven or super-loop polling methods.
Our design methods can employ techniques and considerations in the following areas:
- Low Noise (Instrumentation Sensors)
- High-speed electronics
- EMC design considerations
- Low Power electronics (Battery technology)
- High Power electronics (Motor Drives)
- Intrinsically safe design (for explosive atmospheres)
PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design and fabrication
We are able to offer single-layer or multi-layer PCB design service incorporating the latest techniques in Surface Mount Device (SMD) technology, done either to the Gerber file stage only or to complete manufacture and supply.
SPICE simulation and analysis can also be undertaken using our suite of software tools.
Other services
Design Consultancy
Before embarking upon the journey of a new project, it can prove very beneficial to have a consultation beforehand to decide and agree upon the best approach, which can yield big savings in both time and money. To this end we can compile a pre-project design proposal document to include a high levels of research and feasibility studie(s).
Standards that we are familiar with:
EMC:
EN 61000-6-3
EN 50081-1
EN 61000-6-3
IEC 61000-4-2
IEC 61000-4-4
IEC 61000-4-5
ATEX (INTRINSIC SAFETY):
EN 60079-11
EN 60079-0
EN 60079-25
LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE:
2014/35/EU