Benchmarking
Existing
Devices
Programmable Gain Amplifier: Maxim DS4420
8th Order LPF: Maxim MAX7403
Lipo Charging IC: Microchip MCP738831
Boost converter: TI tps61200
Concept Development (generation, improvement, selection)
Component Comparisons
Power Sources
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Start/Stop Capture
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Sensor Connectors
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Sampling Selection
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Device Mounting
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High Pressure Solutions
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High Temperature Solutions
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Oily Environment Solutions
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Data Storage
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Processing and Control
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Concept Generation
Concept 1
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Concept 1 Components
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Concept 2
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Concept 2 Components
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Concept 3
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Concept 3 Components
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Concept 4
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Concept 4 Components
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Existing Device: MSR145
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MSR145 Components
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Pugh Analyis
Criteria
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Concept 1
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Concept 2
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Concept 3
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Concept 4
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MSR145
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Cost
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+
|
s
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s
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+
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DATUM
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Size
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+
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+
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s
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+
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Easy Data Access
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-
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s
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-
|
s
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Lead Time
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+
|
s
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-
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s
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Accuracy
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+
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+
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+
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+
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Easy to Setup
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s
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+
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s
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+
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Durability
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s
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+
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s
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+
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Robustness
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+
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s
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s
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+
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Simple Design
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s
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s
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-
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-
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+/-
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5/1
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4/0
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2/3
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6/1
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Functional Decomposition
Functional Decomposition
Functional
Decomposition Source
Device Tree
Device
Tree Source
Morph
Table I
Systems Architecture
System Architecture
Risk Assessment
Current Assessment
ID
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Risk
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Effect
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Cause
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Likelihood
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Severity
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Priority
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Preventative Action
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Owner
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R1
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Casing Rupture
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Total System Failure
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Material Failure
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1
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5
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5
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Prevent by selecting quality casing material and
seals
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Chris and Dennis
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R2
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Storage Full
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Data Loss
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Inadequate Storage
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2
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5
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10
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Capacity Theory and Testing
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Bryan
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R3
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Poor Timestamp Accuracy
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Unreliable Data
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Poorly written code
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2
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4
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8
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Comparison of results with Lab DAQ
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Bryan
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R4
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PCB Manufacturing Latency
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Delays in Implementation and Testing
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Poor PCB Design or Assembly
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2
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5
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10
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Designs will be verified by third-party
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Matt
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R5
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Scope of the project is too broad
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Failure to deliver complete device
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Over ambitious planning
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1
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5
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5
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Iterative Design Plan (Stages)
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Bryan
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R6
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Failure to Understand Customer Desires
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Unsatisfied Customer
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Poor Communication with Customer
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2
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5
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10
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Weekly Meetings with Customer
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Team
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R7
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Poor Documentation
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Future Project Iteration is more difficult
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Failure to adequately document each system and
subsystem
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3
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3
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9
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Monthly Documentation Review
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Team
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Previous Assessments
Risk
Assessment I
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