Enabled Omni-Channel Connectivity for a UK-Based Manufacturer through Wall Plug Integration
Overview
The client, a leading provider of high-speed optical transceivers for enterprises based in Europe, aimed to broaden their market presence in the home automation and building segments by introducing a multiprotocol wall plug controller device. In need of a technology partner to conduct a feasibility study before launching the solution. ACL Digital supported the client throughout the entire hardware design feasibility study and proposed necessary changes to the primary prototype, which enabled the client to save the overall cost and time.
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Challenges
Insufficient knowledge in hardware design to evaluate the viability of the proposed solution
Solution
- Conducted technical feasibility analysis for:
- Mechanical design, form-factor, and structural strength analysis
- Selection of Antenna types for various IoT technologies as per targeted product variants
- Antenna placements based on RF simulation reports, RF parameters analysis & desired product form-factor
- Hardware compatibility analysis with different radios such as Z-Wave, Zigbee 3.0, Thread, 6lowPAN, and EnOcean
- Selection of multiprotocol chip that can support multiple IoT protocols to reduce the number of antennas and overcome co-existence challenges
- Power and heat budget analysis
- PCB real-estate analysis and outline
- Certification and compliance analysis
Outcomes
- The client could validate the concept by implementing 40% of the recommended changes in the primary prototype version
- The client was able to gain market insights using a primary prototype in the field that helped improve the design further by 20% and identify a few hidden needs from the end customer side
