Projects
Lead development of an RF amplifier subsystem via research and implementation of lowpass filter, amplifier, and bandpass filter units. Designed three two-layer demo boards and an all-encompassing two-layer PCB. The design met rigid gain, bandwidth, input frequency, cost, etc. constraints. Cooperated to produce a comprehensive writeup and presentation for UC Santa Cruz's CubeSat academic club.
The act of devising a test for a high power density flying capacitor inverter prototype and completing it offered many insightful experiences. Some highlights include: programming and debugging a digital signal processor's code, and physically orchestrating a real life test with hours of troubleshooting with relevant lab equipment and application of fundamental concepts.
Since the testing phase has been completed, I have been given the task of 3D modeling the first official revision of the inverter and the responsibility of having the components of the revision manufactured correctly through third party companies.
*In Progress
Utilized personally designed and printed circuit boards as well as standard RF lab equipment to provide a comprehensive classification of the third-order intermodulation distortion of a low noise amplifier.
The act of designing an enclosure for a Power System has led me through the ins and outs of top quality PCB design, mechanical design and construction, the act of producing top quality products, and countless focused conversations with my higher ups.
*In Progress
I enjoy spending my free time designing and testing guitar signal modifiers (guitar pedals). The process includes drafting up circuits to simulate and optimize, ordering all necessary parts, then finally constructing and testing them out as finalized products.
