The Design Process Applying Value Analysis to Determine an Optimum Solution
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This article explores the design process for determining the best solution for a window candle. It covers research, brainstorming, value analysis, applying constraints, and the preferred solution. It also provides information on relevant components and manufacturers.
The Design Process Applying Value Analysis to Determine an Optimum Solution
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The Design ProcessApplying Value Analysis to Determine an Optimum Solution by Prof. Bitar
Abstraction & SynthesisHomework #2 Research Prior Art Brainstorm Possible Solutions HW#2 Abstraction & Synthesis Perform Value Analysis Viable Options Apply Constraints Preferred Solution
Window Candle Block Diagram with Two Defined Blocks Photo Sensor Solar Cell Charge Controller Rechargeable Battery 1.2V NiCd DC-DC Boost Converter LED 3.2V 20mA Mode Selection Flickering Control
LED Specifications – Curves !Max. Forward Current vs. Voltage Check: 20mA @ 3.2V (Typical)
DC-DC Boost ConverterInterface Specs • INPUT: 1.2V(Nominal) • Minimum ? (0.8V) • Maximum ? (1.6V) • OUTPUT: 20mA (constant current?) • 3.2V (Nominal for White) • 1.7V (Nominal for Red)
Searching for Possible Boost Converters… • www.digikey.com • DC-DC Converters (4,561 IN STOCK!) • Narrowing Search (down to 47) • Step-Up (Boost) • Vmin ≤ 0.8V (why?) • Internal Switch • Number of Outputs (1) • Small Qty. Packaging (cut tape / tube) • Case…
Package/Case Concerns… • For prototypes, through-hole packages (8-DIP, 16-Dip, etc.) are easiest to work with. • If chip is only available in surface-mount, avoid DFN, QFN, LLP and BGA packages since pins are underneath. • For surface-mount ic’s, try to get largest packages possible with gull-wing pins.
Also Ran Across Another Device!LED Driver IC’s… • www.digikey.com • LED Drivers (1,319 IN STOCK!) • Narrowing Search (down to 47) • Step-Up (Boost) • Vmin ≤ 0.8V (why?) • Internal Switch • Number of Outputs (1) • Small Qty. Packaging (cut tape / tube) • Case…avoid DFN, QFN, LLP, BGA
Note External Components… • Inductor • Capacitor(s) • Schottky Diode • Resistive Divider
Typical Application Circuit(Note Fewer External Components!)
Leaning Toward the Diodes/Zetex LED Driver • http://www.diodes.com/datasheets/ZXLD383.pdf • Pro’s • Price • Ease of Use (Few External Components) • Designed for My Application • Con’s • Single Manufacturer (Not Multiple Source!)