Projects, funding and features from Board Architect — 13 posts, newest first.
Board Architect have in collaboration with SafeVolt AB developed devices to use existing solar cells and batteries for power during power outages.
The Hiax methodology was used for collaboration, reviewing of design data and sharing production files.
Board Architect receive Vinnova funding in the CMIP project.
Board Architect Design AB have developed a methodology and software to quickly adapt electronics to changing specifications, component availability and mechanical eligibility requirements. In combination with manufacturing methods such as 3D printing, products containing both electronics and mechanics can be developed quickly. The goal of the project is to demonstrate how a military application including both electronics and mechanics can be designed and manufactured within 24 hours after a specification has been changed.
Board Architect have in collaboration with Astra Zeneca developed a smart package to monitor patient medication adherence.
By utilizing the flexible design methodology in Hiax the circuit board can be quickly adapted to various pill blister shapes.
The Board Architect team is working hard preparing for the official launch.
Editing features are now implemented in the Board Architect Studio. This allows users to make final touch to the design without the need to go through the EDA tools.
Each frame shape is different and requires a custom circuit board.
The Hiax design methodology is used to quickly adjust design to different frames and customize customize features to varying requirements.
Board Architect is introducing its most advanced modules to date. Based on the iMX6 processor, these modules allows the development of powerful and cost effective IoT hardware running embedded Linux.
The modules have customizable processor and memory options, and can be complemented with compatible power management modules to allow both battery and connected operation.
By complementing with existing displays, connectors and communication modules, complete systems can be designed according to custom specifications.
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Board Architect is introducing our custom design rule checker tool. The rule checked automatically sets the rules according to selected stack-up and manufacturing options. Besides handling basic design rules, it also performs extensive checks on via stack-ups and checks to minimize production errors.
The rule checker will be run automatically when importing modules and generating layouts.
Board Architect have now verified the design of a 5G connected board for industrial applications.
The board contains communication circuits using e-SIM circuits and power circuitry for controlling external hardware. The flexible interface of Board Architect Studio allow the design to be mechanically compatible with existing products.
The project demonstrates the Board Architect Studio capability of designing custom hardware combining small signals, radio circuitry and power electronics.
The techniques developed by Board Architect in collaboration with one of our customers resulted in a patent. The patent was recently approved.
The function of a wearable device fully design using the Board Architect Design Studio is now verified in the lab.
The device contains modules for 5G connectivity, on board antennas for NB-IoT and GPS positioning, Accelerometer, Microphone, RGB-LED, Wireless charging using Qi standard and power management for a rechargeable battery.
The product was manufactured in thee different versions. One development version with additional WiFi connectivity and a convenient debug connector, and two minimal versions with form factor close to the final product. One of the minimal versions had additional low noise amplifier for better GPS coverage.
Board Architect have developed a wearable health monitor in collaboration with a customer. The monitor measure ECG, EEG and PPG parameters, process the data locally and transmit using a Blue Tooth Low Energy wireless link.
Board Architect have developed a solar powered wearabled tag measuring UV radiation.
The tag continuously measured UV radiation, and transmits using a low power wireless link. An application on the mobile phone presents data to the user.
The board was developed in two versions in order to verify functionality. One board relies entirely on the solar power, while the other version contain a rechargeable battery.