
Case Study: How an Aerospace Manufacturer's Reputation was Saved
The Challenge:
An aerospace manufacturer faced a high-stakes challenge while developing a critical electronic subsystem for a satellite. As part of the design validation process, they needed to perform a comprehensive component derating analysis to meet the stringent European Space Agency (ESA) standard ECSS-Q-ST-30-11C.
The circuit design involved thousands of components, and performing this analysis manually would have been time-consuming, delaying the development schedule and risking significant costs. The company urgently needed a solution to streamline the process without compromising the quality or reliability of the analysis.
The Solution:
To address this challenge, the company turned to BQR’s Synthelyzer, a powerful
plug-in designed for seamless integration with all major ECAD systems.
Synthelyzer automates key aspects of the derating process while ensuring
compliance with ESA standard, enabling engineers to conduct thorough and
accurate analyses in a fraction of the time required by other methods.
By leveraging Synthelyzer, the company’s engineering team could:
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Perform high-quality component derating analysis.
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Identify potential issues quickly, thanks to advanced automation.
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Ensure compliance with stringent aerospace industry standards.
The Results:
Using Synthelyzer, the engineer completed the entire derating analysis within one day—a task that would have otherwise taken at least a week. This rapid analysis revealed critical issues in the circuit:
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Overstressed components: These would have significantly reduced the subsystem’s lifespan, potentially jeopardizing the satellite's mission and tarnishing the company’s reputation.
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Overdesigned components: These components took unnecessary weight and space, critical factors in satellite design, while inflating costs.
By utilizing the Synthelyzer component derating tool early in the design process, as part of the "Shift Left" strategy, the company achieved several key benefits:
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Improved Reliability: Replacing overstressed components enhanced the circuit's expected lifespan, ensuring mission success.
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Optimized Design: Eliminating overdesigned components reduced weight and space, enabling more efficient use of resources.
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Cost Savings: Optimizations led to reduced material costs and minimized the risk of costly mission failures.
Thanks to BQR’s Synthelyzer, the company not only met the ESA standards but also safeguarded its reputation as a leader in the aerospace industry by delivering a high-quality product on time and within budget.
Conclusion:
For aerospace companies facing tight deadlines and high stakes, automating complex engineering processes like component derating analysis can make the difference between success and failure. BQR’s Synthelyzer provided this company with a cutting-edge solution to streamline their analysis, enhance reliability, and maintain their competitive edge.
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