Hardware

The hardware development is entrusted to a team of keen technicians, with experience in different fields, such as digital electronics, radio frequency and mechanics.

The development process is faced with a multidisciplinary approach and is observed from different points of view: end user, electromagnetic, physical / chemical and mechanical.

Thanks to the availability of software tools for development & simulation, and of instuments for test & measurements we are able to produce solid designs in short time.

Most of the projects fall in the following areas:

• Digital design based on microcontrollers, microprocessors or FPGA/CPLD.
• Mixed digital/analog design for metering applications.
• Low power mixed design with focus on the power source: battery, solar panel and battery charging (Li-Ions, NiMH, Pb).
• Design of radio frequency components or sections like oscillators, power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, filters, matching networks and frequency converters.
• Design of low power wireless systems and device for telemetry and remote control. Most used frequency bands are 169MHz, 433MHz, 868MHz and 2.4GHz.
• Design of special sensors for a wide range of applications. Some of the involved technologies are: ultrasonic for ranging and speed detection, FDR (Frequency Domain Reflectometry) and TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry) for dielectirc analysis and mositure measurements, capacitive / inductive for proximity detection.

Electronic devices are mainly realized in SMT technology with re-flow oven soldering on single or double side, a technique that provides major reliability and stability in time.

PCB are often treated with gold-plating to guarantee excellent soldering and to make the optical inspection better.

Finally the hardware deisgn can take care also of the mechanical side, considering roboustness, electrical safety and aesthetics.