Precision in the deep:
Developing Pulse Transceiver
When DeepOcean and Argus Remote Systems needed a new solution for digital signal transmission in demanding subsea operations, the requirements were clear: precise timing and low jitter to ensure top-class measurement quality. The result was Ixys’ newly developed Pulse Transceiver board, which is now part of the standard product range.
Technology for the future
The Pulse Transceiver is a robust, stand-alone, cutting-edge signal transmission board that enables real-time, bi-directional digital communication over Ethernet. With precise PPS synchronization and low signal latency it can be seamlessly integrated into automation, industrial, and subsea applications.
Challenges with existing solution
The need for a new solution arose when Argus Remote Systems had initially designed in another Ixys board. However, following feedback from DeepOcean’s survey department, concerns were raised about jitter and timing precision.
“DeepOcean was concerned that this would not provide sufficient quality for the measurements they perform and the data they collect. We therefore developed a requirements specification together with DeepOcean and Ixys, and came up with a new solution proposal.”
Andreas Bognøy
Lead Electronics and Software Engineer, Argus Remote systems
From requirements to final product
Ixys quickly recognized the needs and, using our internal development team, a prototype was put together, based on an earlier Ixys product. A test together with survey technicians from DeepOcean gave all parties the necessary confidence that the solution would work and provide the required accuracy. Ixys therefore set out to design a proper/real product that delivered on both functionality and accuracy. With development and production based locally in Bryne, Ixys was able to deliver the Pulse Transceiver board quickly to meet the requirements of both DeepOcean and Argus Remote Systems.
The Pulse Transceiver is now part of our standard product range, available for new and existing customers — with short delivery times and the flexibility to support a wide range of subsea and industrial applications.
“We truly enjoy when customers challenge us to create new and better products. It pushes us to develop and enhance our technology and solutions”.
Vidar Haus
CEO, Ixys
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