Development Scope

PCB Design & Hardware Development

Hardware Development Tasks	Description	Remark
4‑Layer PCB Design	Optimized signal routing for low‑noise current measurement	✔
Low‑Power Component Selection	Use of ultra‑low‑power ICs to extend battery life	✔
Unique Serial Code Marking	Printed on PCB and/or external sticker for mapping & tracking	✔
Magnetic Switch Integration	Built‑in reed sensor for power activation & maintenance mode	✔
LoRa (Mesh) Hardware Support	RF‑optimized layout for stable Mesh communication	✔
Rugged Enclosure Compatibility	Mechanical + thermal design alignment with enclosure	✔

Firmware Development Tasks	Description	Remark
Embedded Firmware (C/C++)	Low‑power optimized firmware for arc‑time detection	✔
LoRa (Mesh) Stack Integration	ADR support, AES security, uplink/downlink, duty‑cycle control	✔
Current Sensor Processing	Filtering algorithms + auto‑calibration for environment variations	✔
OTA Support	Remote configuration updates over LoRa (Mesh)	✔
Event‑Driven Architecture	Real‑time arc event detection & packet generation	✔
Diagnostics & Watchdog	Fault monitoring, self‑check, and watchdog timer handling	✔

Power Management Tasks	Description	Remark
Deep Sleep Mode	Ultra‑low‑power state with wake‑up via magnetic switch or sensor event	✔
Battery Life Optimization	System engineered to exceed 5 months of operation under typical usage	✔
Low‑Quiescent Power Circuit	Efficient power supply design using low‑Iq components	✔