Sensors & Electronics
Electronics & Systems
Compact, Low Power Electronics Design (33)
Problem: Design electronics and enclosure to meet functional requirements with low-power consumption and compact size
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Circuits & Devices through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Designed electronic circuitry with dual microprocessors for low-power, portable application requirement
- Implemented circuits using multiple, small PC boards, stackable/nesting housing and built-in board interconnects
- Demonstrated compact, robust, low-power module operation
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Analog and digital circuit design for signal processing, signal detection, data evaluation, and decision making; design provided low-power consumption and long-term operation from battery power supply; RISC-based microprocessor implementation; microprocessor software development; PCB layout, fabrication, and testing; design and fabrication of compact housing; integration and testing of units; design documentation; delivery of completed units for client application.
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Contact: Jim Skorpik
