C h a p t e r 1
Modern electronic systems are increasingly
defined by their physical constraints. To
this end, miniaturization now requires
rethinking system architecture and
integration strategies to deliver complete
functionality within a fraction of the
previous size. In today's designs, achieving
meaningful miniaturization means
reducing overall solution footprint, often
by 50 percent or more, while maintaining
or improving electrical, thermal, and
mechanical performance.
Largely, the shift toward miniaturization
reflects growing demands across diverse
markets. In robotics, for example,
designers must build systems that match
human scale without compromising
compute capability. Similarly, in
wearables, the product must function
as an unobtrusive extension of the
body. Finally, in industrial applications,
increased sensor density and channel
count must fit into enclosures that are
already space-constrained.
Collectively, these kinds of constraints
have made miniaturization a prerequisite
for deployment in the field.
Generally, the most effective path
to miniaturization lies in functional
integration. Instead of sourcing discrete
components for each stage of a signal
chain, engineers can now rely on
modular solutions that combine multiple
THE FUNDAMENTALS OF
MINIATURIZATION
Martina Mincica
Senior Manager, Product Applications,
Precision Signal Chain Group,
Analog Devices
When you replace all the individual
components on a board with a
micromodule or an integrated
signal chain device, you achieve a
remarkable size reduction of 50%,
60%, or even 70%."
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