The Full Spectrum of Hardware Engineering
You're not looking for technical jargon, but a functioning product?
I transform your vision into production-ready electronics – without you having to worry about component selection or layout details. As your technical partner, I take complete responsibility for the "inner workings" of your device.
Your Advantage: You define the goal, I deliver the hardware solution: reliable, cost-efficient, and ready for series production.
I have extensive experience in the development of complex multilayer PCBs (> 850 components) with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, MIPI, and LVDS, or the evaluation of analog signals in the single-digit µV range under increased interference immunity requirements.
My expertise ranges from ultra-low-power designs and wireless connectivity to power electronics for low voltage (60A) or mains applications. I have also developed safety-critical hardware in accordance with DO-254 (Aviation) and ISO 13849 (Functional Safety) multiple times.
A key goal is achieving EMC compliance (electromagnetic compatibility) with a well-thought-out layout rather than using expensive EMC filters – addressing the root cause in the design instead of treating symptoms.
EMC – Consistently Integrated
Through the targeted use of in-house measurement equipment, I significantly increase the probability of a successful EMC lab run the first time around. Practical experience has shown that this approach is successful even for complex designs with increased EMC requirements (EN 61326-3-2).
The following measurement options are available for this purpose:
- Signal Analysis: Analysis of complex signals with a 3 GHz spectrum analyzer and a 2.5 GHz / 20 GS/s Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscope.
- Transient Testing: Burst and surge tests up to 5 kV using a capacitive coupling clamp and CDNs for power and signal lines.
- Emission & Immunity: Measurement of emissions and testing of immunity using amplifiers and a TEM cell in a shielded tent, as well as localization of interference sources using near-field probes.
- Current Measurement: Precision current transformers up to 120 MHz and 120 µA – 30 A. Pulse current transformers up to 5000 A.
- Load Simulation: Verification of battery applications and switching regulators regarding performance data, thermal development, and load transients using an electronic load (350 W).
- Mains Simulation: Arbitrary voltage source (100-350V/40-1000Hz) for testing any mains phenomena for loads up to 1000 W.
Successful approval is no coincidence: Through accompanying measurements, I reduce redesign loops to a minimum and significantly shorten the time-to-market.