Miniaturization of Board Design with Cutting-edge Functionality for a Leading US-based Manufacturer
Overview
The client is a US-based engineering and manufacturing company that specializes in providing embedded computing solutions. They sought an engineering partner capable of assisting them in expanding their product portfolio. ACL Digital designed and developed a PICO-ITX form factor SBC (Single Board Computer) based on NXP’s i.MX8M quad-core industrial-grade processor. This solution was designed specifically for their OEM partners, enabling them to swiftly build applications.
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Challenges
Inadequate capability to design and develop a PICO-ITX form factor SBC
Lack of knowledge in integrating NXP’s i.MX8M quad-core industrial-grade processor
Solution
- Designed and developed PICO-ITX form factor SBC (Single Board Computer) based on NXP’s i.MX8M platform
- Finalized product specification and architecture design
- Designed and developed hardware including schematics entry, PCB layout, Gerber, SI, and PI analysis release for final design
- Developed firmware with Yocto Linux BSP integration
- Engineering design validation and testing
- Environmental testing for thermal (-40 to 85C), shock, and vibration
- Pre-compliance and final compliance testing for FCC and CE
Outcomes
- Delivered an industrial-grade compliant solution with a miniature board design in just 18 weeks, enabling a faster time to market
- Integration of the latest NXP module, equipped with high computing power, empowered their OEM partner to rapidly develop industrial applications
