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R 3. Ethan Hall Michael Kelton Greg Wegman Vashisht Lakhmani. Packaging Design Outline. Project Description Project Overview Key concerns Critical Components Steps to improve reliability. Project Description.
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R3 Ethan Hall Michael Kelton Greg Wegman Vashisht Lakhmani
Packaging Design Outline • Project Description • Project Overview • Key concerns • Critical Components • Steps to improve reliability
Project Description • The goal of this project is to design and build a miniature replica of the Curiosity, a Mars Exploration Rover. • The replica will ultimately be part of an exhibit in a children’s museum in Indiana.
Project Overview • Replica of Mars Science Laboratory Rover • Docking station to recharge battery • Location Sensing • Use a computer/tablet to control Rover
Key Concerns • Reliability: • Microcontroller • A2D converter • Fuel Gauge IC • Safety: • Unexpected behavior • Collisions • Heat generated
Critical Components • Microcontroller – LPC1768 • A2D Converter – MAX1238 • Fuel Gauge IC - DS2782
Components 1 – Microcontroller (LPC1768) • Erroneous instructions received • Overheating • Damage from collision • λp = 5.706 Failures/10^6 Hours • MTTF = 175254 Hours
Mode, Effect and Criticality • Unexpected behavior • Cause damage to other parts during collision • Low criticality
Component 2 - A2D converter (MAX1238) • Used for analog to digital conversions for the sensors • Distance measurement
Mode, Effect and Criticality • Erroneous sensor data • Lead to collisions which would damage parts • Not be able to keep track of location • Low Criticality
Components 3 – Fuel Gauge IC (DS2782) • Keep track of battery levels • When to return to the docking station
Mode, Effect and Criticality • Without power the rover will not be able to operate • Without battery level information rover will not know when to dock to recharge • Low criticality
Steps to improve reliability • Small size and weight reduction • Less current draw • Improvement in battery life • Enclosed packaging • Avoid damage • Improves longevity