Customer
A developer of innovative technology to observe the human microcirculation using a digital handheld video microscopy camera, together with specialized software to capture and analyze the video images.
Customer Objectives
- Solving overheating problem of the device.
- Increasing product quality through Motor & Power consumption improvement.
- General design optimization and correction of design flaws from previous suppliers.
- As if often the case with devices with a very long life-time, multiple suppliers worked on the various designs over the years.
AimValley Solution
As the first project for this customer, AimValley developed a redesign of the current camera board as well as the driver software. Improving the functionality of the camera device.
Healthcare devices need to have a very long lifetime by default. As is often the case, multiple suppliers worked on the various upgrades over the years, resulting in a sub-standard design. AimValley took care of general design optimization and corrected any residual design flaws.
Key Technologies
- Cypress FX3
- FPGA interface and softcore
- Camera & Motor control
- PC driver software & softcore firmware
- C-Language
Results and Added Value
Efficient
With the right skills, AimValley solved the overheating problem of the product. Trouble shooting in a limited amount of time.
Successful
External design improvement of the original camera architect. Significant quality improvement delivered to the customer.
Partnership
After solving the customer's problem and improving the product quality, AimValley was requested to work on the next challenging project with this client.
Innovation
AimValley enhanced the camera capabilities, reduced the power consumption and optimized the board design to meet the required lifetime.
