PCB DesignDesign, manufacturing and set-to-work of PCBs, incorporating multi-rail power supplies, data acquisition using low power sensors, high-speed digital signalling and RF interfaces. |
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Software DevelopmentDevelopment of embedded C and C++ applications for low-power microcontrollers, including ‘bare-metal’ applications and FreeRTOS. Heavy focus on low power operation through efficient coding and careful use of power modes and states. |
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Mechanics3D design and manufacturing of bespoke enclosures made from folded sheet metal, milled aluminium/plastic and injection-moulded plastic. Use of Solidworks and Autodesk modelling tools. Established relationships with suppliers for rapid turnaround mechanical manufacture, including 3D printed plastics. |
Firmware DevelopmentFPGA development using both Altera and Xilinx devices. VHDL coding, simulation and verification with Modelsim and synthesis for timing closure using vendor specific tools (Quartus/ISE). |
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Design for Manufacture10+ years’ experience of taking products from proof-of-concept, to prototype, pre-production, production and in-service support. |
ProductionExisting relationships with subcontractors allow for production from small to medium volumes (1-offs to 1,000-offs). Integration and testing of subcomponents either in-house or subcontracted depending on volumes or other requirements (e.g. design security). |
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Technical AssuranceTechnical assurance and review on other programmes and for other companies. Efficient and effective reviews, pinpointing the areas of weakness whilst keeping the review time and cost to a minimum. |
SupportProvision of in-service support, including provision of helpdesk services, web support forums, quick-response in-field diagnostics, in-and-out-of-warranty repairs, upgrades and obsolescence monitoring. |
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