Rinf.tech conducted an initial analysis phase to study the challenges of developing such a product and the various options in terms of microcontrollers and transceivers available on the market. We compared different specifications of such electronic components and the conclusion was that ST Microelectronics components are the best option for this project.
Once the electrical components were chosen, rinf.tech moved to the design of the PCB and electronic schematics. For the design phase, there were a few criteria taken into account:
- Size of tracker
- Antenna type and size
- Electromagnetic interference
- Network availability
- Radio power signal
The PCB design, as well as the manufacturing for prototypes were done in-house by rinf.tech. Building the electrical components for the tracker prototype was also done in rinf.tech’s own laboratory.
We have taken care of developing the firmware for ST microcontroller. Once the prototype was built, rinf.tech conducted of field testing to verify if the prototype cover the requirements. All the design blueprints were provided to our client to be used in the mass production process.