Hardware Design Projects
At ALTER, our extensive experience in hardware and electronic design has enabled us to deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored for high-demand industries such as space, industrial, and scientific research. Below are some of our standout projects:
RF Design
High-Speed Optical Transceiver for Space Applications
Developed as part of the SIPHODIAS Project, this transceiver is a milestone in high-speed data transmission for space.
- Four-channel transceiver.
- Data rates up to 56 Gbps.
- Designed for resilience in extreme environments.
FPGA Board Design
Evaluation Board for MRSD Systems
A versatile and advanced board designed for real-time data acquisition and processing:
- Controlled impedance PCB layout.
- Processor: FPGA (custom IPs) + ARM Cortex M3 MCU.
- Integrated real-time current sensing circuitry.
- High-precision sigma-delta ADC.
- Programmable waveform generator.
- Real-time programmable window comparator for enhanced flexibility.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Industrialized Design with Controlled Impedance PCB Layout
ALTER excels in design industrialization through efficient PCB layouts adhering to manufacturing standards.
Key features of the project:
- Main FPGA Board with sensor acquisition systems.
- Custom electronics for up to 32 digital inputs and data processing.
- Controlled impedance PCB design for differential data transmission.
- 8-layer PCB for optimal performance.
- Power input: 12V/6A with dual redundancy.
- Communication interfaces:
- 8 SFP ports supporting 1Gb/s data rates.
- Debug connection via USB.
- Synchronization interface: 4 SMA connectors for precise timing.
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Mechanical Design & Integration
Variable Radiation Attenuator
This project demonstrates ALTER’s capabilities in mechanical design and integration for scientific applications.
- Designed for the Cobalt-60 irradiator at the CNA facility.
- Enables control of radiation intensity through a variable attenuator system.
- Aluminum profile structure supporting metal frames mounted on rails.
- Adjustable lead sheet thicknesses for different attenuation levels.
