DWLclock2a.jpg (8231 bytes)

DesignWrights HomeWhat's New !Introduction to design servicesSelection of past projectsProduction capabilitiesDesignWrights own productsContact information

Introduction to some past projectsPC104plus card developmentHigh voltage test equipmentConcept design study for a consumer product

Concept Design Study - Handheld Consumer Product

Brief

Activities

Technology research
  • GPS modules, chip sets and antennae.
  • High quality audio playback, MP3, ADPCM, class D amps.
  • Electronic compasses, AMR sensors, IGRF compensation.
  • Standard and full custom LCD panels to 1/4 VGA, 16 level greyscale.
  • Battery and charger technology.
  • Injection moulding, production and tooling.

Hardware / software partitioning

  • Determine the most effective split between hardware and software functionality, minimise cost but maximise battery life.

Schematics & PCB layout

  • Create initial schematics and PCB placement - determine size & weight.

Power consumption

  • Model battery life under all expected usage scenarios.

Cost models

  • Identify all costs involved in development and production.

Design specification

  • Justify the design recommendations and write a design specification for future development.

User interface simulation

  • "Demonstrate" the product, how will it look and feel ?
PowerHelix GPS antenna from Sarantel

SiRF StarIIe GPS chipset

MP3 decoder from VLSI Oy

Deliverables

Copyright © 2002 DesignWrights Ltd. Unit 18, Liss Business Centre, Station Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7AW, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1730 890050 Fax: +44 (0)1730 890051 email: info@designwrights.co.uk