Electrical Embedded Systems

It’s Electric

Powering the Possible, Pushing the Boundaries

When we talk about electrical design at Root3 Labs, we’re talking about all aspects of the electronics development process, from initial feasibility studies through final product life-cycle management. By leveraging our experience in PCB design, firmware & embedded software development, mechatronics, and low power techniques, we can provide comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the requirements of each project. Whether it’s a few passive components, a battery powered wireless sensor, or a rigid-flex PCB with FPGA and microprocessor, our electrical and computer engineering team creates safe and efficient systems with a high level of integration. We constantly push the boundaries of what has been done before, and we are always looking for new challenges. If you have an electronics project that you need help with, contact us today.

Electrical Engineer programming PCB prototypes

Controlling Electrons

Prototyping

Protoboards and breadboards are electrical engineering prototyping tools that allow engineers to build and test circuits without having to design and build custom circuit boards. Similarly, we can quickly build a Data Acquisition system (DAQ) or control electronics using inexpensive pre-made platforms like the Arduino, BeagleBoard, or Raspberry Pi. They’re simple tools that enable closed-loop control of a motor or high-pressure valve based on a few thermistors. These prototyping methods allow us to quickly create electrical devices that solve real-world problems. For sophisticated purpose-built electronics, we’ll design the custom circuit with one or multiple PCBs with everything we need and nothing we don’t, which minimizes size, optimizes battery utilization, and might even reduce cost.

Circuit Design & Layout

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) come in a variety of sizes and shapes and can be used to create simple or complex circuits. We typically delineate Firmware as code that is embedded on the device and Software as code written for computers, mobile devices, and websites. It is used to control the behavior of the circuit and can be programmed to perform various tasks. Component selection is an essential aspect of PCB design. Our engineers must select the right components for the desired application, taking into consideration factors such as cost, performance, and compatibility. By carefully designing and testing PCBs, Root3 Labs’ engineers can create reliable and efficient circuits that are used in a variety of electronic devices.

Technologies

Battery optimization, wireless communication, and electrical safety are all critical technologies in the field of electrical engineering. Battery optimization refers to the process of designing circuitry that’s power-efficient and utilizes stand-by well and also programming firmware to optimize when and how the high-power components are used most effectively. Wireless communication involves communication using technologies such as Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE), WiFi, cellular, or GPS. Electrical safety can cover a wide array of considerations and may include regulatory standards such as IEC60601 or IEC61010 for medical devices. There’s the bare minimum of preventing short circuits while also reducing electromagnetic interference or potential shock to users or medical patients. Not every prototype is safe, though, so don’t be surprised if we’re testing fuses with a fire extinguisher nearby or we let out the “Magic Smoke.”