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Signal processing
Connect acquisition, conversion and control through a defined hardware path, software interface and verification plan.
Start with the signal path.
A signal-processing brief needs to describe both the signal and its route through the system. BJLC starts with the input conditions, processing objective and output interface, then connects the analogue front end, acquisition, processing and control software.
What to clarify in the brief
| Input and environment | Input type, frequency range, level, source and operating constraints. |
|---|---|
| Processing task | Required acquisition, conversion, feature extraction or state assessment, and how the output will be used. |
| Timing and data | Sampling or update requirements, synchronisation, data format and permissible latency. |
| Control interface | Host environment, communication method, control commands, error feedback and software version. |
Define the deliverables
Signal path and interfaces
Document the agreed functional allocation, interfaces and hardware–software responsibilities for implementation and integration.
Verification and handover
Agree input conditions, output format, checks and delivery files. Measurement-based targets are set within the project scope.
Before you start
Can we start with an application idea?
Yes. Explain what you need to observe or process, what equipment you already have and how you will use the result. Unresolved parameters can be listed for initial clarification.
Let’s define your next project.
Start with the application, existing equipment and critical interfaces.