OV Tech GmbH

We have set up a new online presence for OV Tech GmbH where we inform about our services but also plan to share regular updates for our open-source projects. https://lnkd.in/eA8cb8CR Currently this this LinkedIn channel as well as my X (Twitter) channel are the best places to keep up to date with our current projects. However, as not all of my posts are related to our current projects, we plan to share only project-related updates on our website and provide a central point of contact for anyone interested in our open-source designs. If you have a particular interest in a topic that would be suitable for a longer blog post, please let me know as we are considering setting up a blog and associated newsletter. PS: The website is a work in progress. We are aware of a few typos and will have updates available soon 😊

We are currently developing an open source system-in-package for an upcoming project at OV Tech GmbH. We are using the NXP i.MX8 ULP as the main SoC. This chip comes in a 0.4mm pitch chip-scale package. Breaking out this package requires the use of laser VIAs placed in the pads of the main SoC. Due to the small pads, we will use UHDI micro-VIAs with a pad diameter of 0.2mm and a laser drill size of 0.085mm. Manufacturing such a small drill diameter requires very thin substrate layers. We are currently defining a suitable layer stack using Thintronics® substrate. The thickness will probably be in the range of 30um - 50um. The SiP itself will be designed as a BGA package with solder balls placed on the bottom side. Another option would be to use an LGA pattern, but this requires tight process control of the assembly on the carrier board and also a more careful control of the warpage of the SiP itself. #electronics #hardwaredesign

We have a lot planned for the start of the new year 2024, Let´s take a look:   We are already busy moving into our new offices. Here we have plenty of space to bring our engineering projects and our products to life. Over the next few weeks we will be setting up both office and lab space so that we are well prepared for 2024. In between installing ESD flooring and hauling furniture into four new rooms, we will take care of our first crowdfunding campaign-   Which will be the Pi.MX8 SoM. We are planning on making the Pi.MX8 module available in Q1 2024. We'll be sharing more updates in the coming days, so keep your eyes peeled on our LinkedIn channel 😊   In addition to our open-source i.MX8 SoM, there is another open-hardware project that we will be pushing ahead with in 2024. The OVT13 thin and light laptop will take its final form in 2024. While we are searching for a suitable processor, the development is of course not standing still. The aluminum casing, battery management, trackpad, keyboard and much more is already in planning. Stay tuned for updates on the open-source laptop!   We look forward to working on exciting projects as part of our engineering services as well as bringing our own open-source products to life! We wish everyone a happy 2024!

How does a typical PCB engineering workflow at OV Tech look like? A picture is worth a thousand words:   For simple to very advanced PCB designs we rely on Altium Designer. For simulations we prefer an open-source workflow for most designs. Since a simulation setup often has to be edited iteratively for optimization purposes, we rely on free and open-source simulation tools that allow all parties involved to review and edit the simulation data.   #design #electronics #pcb #simulation #hardwaredesign #opensource #altium