Leading in the integration of technical systems, aconnic delivers first-class engineering solutions for electronic devices, technical software, and distributed systems. Our specialists of the former Swiss company Albis Engineering AG plan, design, and implement efficient, customized solutions.
Decades of engineering experience in our in-house product business, along with the numerous customer projects we have successfully completed in industries such as energy, transportation, telecommunications, and healthcare, underscore our expertise and professionalism.
We bring enthusiasm and technological excellence to every project, whether working in-house or on-site at your location.
Software Engineering
aconnic software engineers employ modern and proven methods such as Continuous Integration and Test-Driven Development. In our architectural design, we emphasize building a robust foundation for the entire lifecycle of the system. By using open standards, modern technologies, proven libraries, and established software design principles, we ensure our clients receive high-quality and extensible solutions.
We further enhance the quality of our solutions when necessary by consulting top experts, for instance, for an independent review of security protocols.
We support you:
- in the development of embedded systems
- in the development of technical software on standard platforms and distributed systems
- in the development of smartphone apps
- in the development of cryptographically secure protocols
Specialization:
- Embedded firmware development in C/C++
- Experience with various RTOS, particularly Micrium and FreeRTOS
- Standalone applications in JAVA, C++, and C#
- Client/server applications in JAVA/Spring Boot
- Web and cloud services in JAVA/Spring Boot/Bootstrap
- Apps for Android and iOS (iPhone, iPad, etc.)
We impress with our implementation power and passion for technology, whether in-house or at your site.
Hardware Engineering
aconnic engineers develop high-performance electronics for innovative applications in the transportation, telecommunications, and medical sectors.
By leveraging the latest technologies, methodologies, tools, and years of experience, our hardware engineers create innovative solutions tailored to your needs. These solutions are optimized in terms of power consumption, size, connectivity, and speed. With our RF specialists, we prevent EMC issues right from the concept phase.
We transform your ideas into precise specifications using efficient, customized processes, which include architecture, applicable standards, and the resulting implications for subsequent development. Of course, you can also rely on us during production ramp-up for certification, prototyping, and series test automation.
We support you with:
- Circuit design for analog, digital design, and controller boards
- Simulation and layout for high-speed circuits, including antennas
- FPGA and ASIC design, with a focus on functional integration
- Prototype development
Specialization:
- High-speed and high-frequency designs
- Design with VHDL
- Digital filters, correlation
- Digital receivers
- Mixed-signal ASICs
- Power supplies for AC/DC and DC/DC converters tailored to specific requirements
Perfection in PCB Design
A skilled team of experts in layout, EMC, RF, and mechanical design translates your requirements into PCB and enclosure designs.
We support you with:
- Layout design, simulation, and optimization
- Layout for high-speed signal and high-frequency circuits
- PCB antennas
Tools:
- Mentor Expedition and Mentor Board Station
- Altium
- Pro/ENGINEER 3D-CAD with workflow integration to PCB and enclosure design
- Microwave Office for RF circuit simulation, linear and nonlinear analysis
- 2.5D layout simulation
- HSpice for transient analysis
- Microwave Studio for 3D EM field calculation
- Matlab
Engineering Workshop
Prototyping, testing aids, sample series, and pre-production are crucial milestones on the path to the final product. In our in-house engineering workshop, we manufacture everything needed during development up to mass production. Innovative product providers particularly appreciate our ability to produce small series with high quality. Established product providers frequently use our professional repair service, as customer satisfaction is achieved only when the service is flawless.
Our services include:
- Repair, rework, and upgrades of prototypes and series products
- Production of small and medium series
- Prototype manufacturing: assembly, construction, cable assembly, mechanical processing, and testing
- Construction of test and inspection systems
Specialization:
- Rework and repair, including microscopic areas (SMD 0402, fine pitch, BGA)
- Extremely fast availability
High Frequency Engineering
Antennas that are tailored to environmental conditions, high-frequency signals that are effectively radiated, and EMC in high-speed signal processing require years of RF experience, top-tier measurement technology, and simulation tools. At aconnic, customers rely on decades of RF design expertise and excellent RF tooling.
We support you with:
Design and integration of antennas in various environmental conditions
Design & simulation of high-speed solutions
Resolution of EMC issues
Specialization:
Microwave Office
- RF circuit simulation
- Linear and nonlinear analysis
- Transient analysis (HSpice)
- 2½D layout simulation
Microwave Studio
- Antenna design
- 3D EM field calculation
Spice (PSpice)
- Nonlinear AC and transient analysis
- Linear AC analysis
Mathcad, Matlab
- Technical calculations
- Simulations
IOT System
Use Case: Siren alarm on golf courses
Together with our partner Kockum Sonics, aconnic has developed a remote control system, for example, for lightning warning on golf courses. The system consists of a web server, a website, and one or more remote control devices that connect the actual siren control to the internet via mobile networks. The entire configuration and operation can be easily and conveniently managed through a smartphone.
Misuse is prevented through cryptographically secured protocols and accounts with well-defined permissions. The system can be readily adapted for other safety-critical applications, such as monitoring a tank storage facility.
Communication Technology
Use Case: Ultrasound Modem
The mission of our client, Swiss Ocean Tech, is to ensure secure anchoring. To achieve this, they have developed a patented technology that monitors the anchor using various sensors. As a partner of Swiss Ocean Tech, aconnic supported the development of an ultrasound modem for underwater communication over distances of up to 300 meters.
Within a very short time, a concept had to be validated and improved using Matlab simulations. This included managing multipath propagation, implementing adaptive Doppler shift correction, and forward error correction of the telegram data. The next step was the realization of a functional prototype, featuring the final analog front-end and a Matlab receiver on a PC. Following initial real-time measurements, the reception algorithms were optimized and ultimately implemented in a microcontroller and FPGA. Within a few weeks, prototypes were produced, followed by the realization of a small pilot series in our prototype workshop.
High Frequency Technology
Use Case: Energy-Efficient 60GHz Transmission System
As a feasibility study for one of our clients, we developed a broadband, low-power wireless transmission link operating in the 60GHz band, delivering a continuous net data rate of over 1Gbps.
Custom-designed antennas were developed specifically for this application. Both the transmitter and receiver utilize modulators from Analog Devices. Due to limited power availability at the transmitter, the system employs QPSK modulation with a channel equalizer implemented at the receiver. The entire baseband signal processing for the prototype was carried out in Matlab.
Analogue Hardware Design
Use Case: 1.2 kW Power Amplifier
The Swiss alert system Polyalert is operated by the Federal Office for Civil Protection. For this system, aconnic has developed a parameterizable Class-D amplifier with an output power of up to 1.2 kW for our partner Kockum Sonics, designed to drive the loudspeakers.
A significant challenge was addressing the wide range of topics such as overvoltage protection, galvanic isolation, power electronics with currents exceeding 50A, digital signal processing, firmware, standards, and complex layout design.
Projects
E-TICKETING
eTicketing of the Future
No active check-in/check-out is required—just simple passive “Be-In/Be-Out.” BIBO is the name of this visionary technology developed by aconnic. Simply board the train and start your journey without purchasing a ticket. The train automatically detects the distance traveled. It doesn’t get more convenient than this.
GSM TECHNOLOGY
M2M Emergency Watch Based on GSM and Cloud Services
The M2M solution of the innovative emergency watch by Limmex is based on GSM and specially developed cloud services. For aconnic, a particular challenge was to ensure robust hands-free communication and uninterrupted GSM connectivity within the tight space constraints of the watch.
PAYING VIA NFC
The Wallet of the Future
Today, payment systems at the POS (Point of Sale) are equipped with NFC readers. This means that credit cards no longer need to be inserted into the reader to make a payment. As a result, the modern wallet can be integrated into any wearable, such as a phone, watch, or bag. aconnic has developed a demo solution in collaboration with partners.
LEICA VIVA CONTROLLER
High-Performance Data Communication in the Field
The powerful geodata controller from Leica Geosystems was developed by aconnic in collaboration with Leica Geosystems. Its highlight: the flexible radio system with fully integrated wireless antenna technology for Bluetooth®, WLAN, GSM/GPRS.
PRECISE LOCATION
Secure Radio Keys
As part of a research project, aconnic developed a distance measurement solution with an accuracy of approximately 30 cm using an FMCW radar in the 2.4 GHz band. Essentially, a chirp signal is transmitted by the reader, received by the tag, and returned with precise delay. It has been demonstrated that an authentication protocol can be integrated into this precise distance measurement, significantly enhancing the security of radio keys compared to current systems.
SMART METERING
Monitoring Electricity Consumption with an Android App
The ewz posed the question: Can electricity consumption be effectively reduced through visualization, i.e., by making it visible? To answer this question, aconnic developed a Smart Metering Application (SMA) for Android tablets. The ewz study, dated July 1, 2013, reveals that households using an SMA statistically consume less electricity than those in the control group.
MOBILITY AND LOGISTICS
Mobile Communication on the SBB Rail Network
“The MiniLEU S11 units ordered by the SBB are equipped with solar panels, making them completely self-sufficient. This saves the SBB approximately 876,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually,” reads the success story from Siemens Mobility and Logistics about the innovation developed with the involvement of aconnic. The innovative signal unit wirelessly transmits information from track signals to rail vehicles via the Eurobalise.
RFID BEAMER
Glucose, Lactate & Glutamate Beamer
The CITSens Bio sensors from c-cit.ch wirelessly transmit glucose, lactate, and glutamate levels for online analysis to a remote computer. The wireless solution developed by aconnic is based on RFID technology and ZOMOFI®.
ACTIVE RFID
Zone Monitoring with Zomofi
The innovative Zomofi product for zone monitoring was developed by aconnic. It is based on active RFID technology and has a wide range of applications. Key highlights: the sensor tags.
CRYPTOGRAPHY
Highly Available and Highly Secure Certificates
For the implementation of the performance-based heavy vehicle fee (LSVA) by the Federal Customs Administration (OZD), aconnic developed key security components: providing a Certificate Authority (CA), and highly available, highly secure certificates and certificate directories, as well as online access to secure storage on smart cards and devices (On-Board Units) through specialized client APIs.
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