Electrical Parameters Measurement Component Executive Summary
Electrical Parameters Measurement
Component
(EPMC)
Executive summary
2015
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Electrical Parameters Measurement Component
Table of Contents
1. The Products........................................................................................................
1.1. General.........................................................................................................
1.2. Distinguishing features....................................................................................
1.2.1 Old and new current sensors …………………………………….……
1.2.2. Product Reliability………………………………………………......
1.2.3. Project obstacles………………………………………………….….
1.3. Brand Name.................................................................................................
1.4. Manufacturing Status..................................................................................
1.5. Contract Status.............................................................................................
1.6. Product Manager..........................................................................................
1.7. Product Packaging........................................................................................
2. The Market.........................................................................................................
2.1. Size of the Market........................................................................................
2.2. Competition..................................................................................................
2.2.1. Patent Status…………………………………………………….…...
2.3. Advertising...................................................................................................
2.4. Sales Forecast……………………………………………………………...
2.4.1. Off factory price, retail price………………………………………...
2.5. Distribution Channels...................................................................................
2.6. Timetable and Areas of Responsibility......................................................
2.6.1. Two Major Parts of the Project………………………………..…….
2.6.2. R&D Activity………………………………………………….….…
2.6.3.Schedule of the Project Execution………………………….…….….
2.6.3.1. Mile Stones…………………………………………………..……
2.6.4. Preparation of Molds and Tools.............................................................
2.6.5. Package Design...................................................................................
2.6.6. Trade Mark Registration.....................................................................
2.6.7. Sales Campaign..................................................................................
3. Financial Analysis.............................................................................................
3.1. Cost of Samples...........................................................................................
3.2. Cost of Advertising......................................................................................
3.3. First Year Budget.............................................................................................
4. Funding Requirements
5. Conclusion
6. B.Fradkin resume
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1. The products
Electrical Parameters Measurement Component (EPMC). Four types of EPMC will
be developed as a pilot for a long line of EPMC products:
o
Simple SMT current sensor
o
Multi System Module
o
RCD – Residual Current Device
o
SIP type EPMC
This product is patentable and has no analogs in the entire world.
1.1. General
The Electrical Parameters Measurement Component is a completely new product. A
patent search was performed, no such product is available on the market.
This product relates to the field of measurement equipment and in particular to
electrical parameters measurement equipment. The Electrical Parameters Measurement
Component can be used in every power supply, alarm equipment, control equipment,
relay pannels etc. For an Application list please see Appendix A
The Electrical Parameters Measurement Component includes a new technology current
sensor, a voltage sensor and a Data Processing Unit. The Electrical Parameters
Measurement Component provides measurement and control of electrical parameters in
different electrical appliances and devices.
Modern technologies are used in the project: SMT, modern SW programs, ASIC
The business potential is extremely high because such kind of devices does not exist on
the world market.
Highly professional personnel with tens of years of experience are working on this
project.
1.2.Distinguishing features
The EPMC permits SMT design even for big currents.
No additional soldering process is required, only reflow.
The EPMC permits to reduce the assembled card height.
Reduced heights of the cards permit to insert more cards in the same rack.
The EPMC is more compact, saving Printed Circuit Board area.
It is easy to customize the component if the customer has special needs.
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1.2.1 Old and new current sensor
Old Current Sensor
New Proposed Current Sensor
1. By increasing the primary current the
diameter of the primary wire and the
dimensions of the sensor are increasing
significantly.
By increasing the primary current the
number of layers of the PCB is
increasing, but the dimensions of the
sensor are not increasing significantly.
2. A magnetic material with saturation
gives non linearity of measurement and
saturation at big currents.
Completely linear without saturation.
3. A non symmetrical position of wires in
RC Devices causes false operation.
Completely symmetrical without false
operation.
4. Very low accuracy (±10% in standard
devices, 0,2% in calibration devices).
Highest accuracy (the target is
±0.05%).
5. Through hole devices. SMT devices
only for low currents.
SMT for all ranges of current.
6. Through hole devices – old technology,
two technological processes must be
used.
New technology, only one
technological process is used.
7. Through hole devices with a magnetic
material have large dimensions.
Small dimensions save PCB area.
8. Output voltage is measured in 5-10 mV
(very low).
Output voltages:
a) Analog – Volts
b) Digital – 10-14 bits (serial, parallel)
SPI or RSxxx protocols
9. Output voltage needs amplification and
signal processing.
No amplification and signal processing
is needed.
10. No consistency in parameters.
Unmatched parameters consistency.
11. Maximum electromagnetic interference.
Minimum electromagnetic
interference.
12. Restricted operating temperature range.
Wide operating temperature range.
1.2.2. Product Reliability
The expected MTBF is more than 500 years.
The product is a universal consumer product and will be a shelf product.
On the basis of the universal component a custom design can be provided.
1.2.3. Project obstacles
A theoretical and practical feasibility study was performed: we do not see any
technological or practical obstacles in executing the project.
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1.3 Brand Name
Brand name was chosen and shall be registered. After the registration the name will be
public.
1.4. Manufacturing Status
There are no theoretical problems in EPMC production. Hybrid production technology
can be implemented.
1.5. Contract status
There are no contracts between the inventor and any investor or manufacturer up to now.
1.6. Product Manager
Boris Fradkin, the inventor.
Contact details: address- 9 Hadas st., Oranit 44813, P.O.Box 6225 Israel
Tel: 972-3-9360186, Fax 972-3-9369163
Mobile: 972-54-720-827
e-mail: fradkin@netvision.net.il
1.7. Product packaging
Two types of packages are proposed:
a. Trays
b. Tubes
The choice of the package will be based on price proposals and / or available
manufacturing facilities at the manufacturer's site.
2. The Market
2.1 Size of the Market
The market for current transformers was examined.
There are more than 8800 manufacturers of the old model current transformers in the entire
world. The current transformers market is around 8 billion US$. It is very difficult to
evaluate the market for other EPMC applications (see Appendix A) because the numbers are
huge. The total world market is measured in Billions of US$.
The market is constantly growing in parallel with electrical apliances and control devices
growth (about 10% annually).
2.2. Competition
There are on the market many types of old model current transformers, but none of them has
the advanced features of the EPMC.
That’s why it is very difficult to compare these devices. No other EPMC is available on the
market, therefore the market for EPMC will grow fast.
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2.2.1. Patent Status.
a. A patent search was performed: no such device is patented. The EPMC is
patentable.
b. From the point of view of somebody's rights violation: we do not violate any rights of
anybody.
2.3. Advertising
A component catalog and data sheets must be issued.
Booklet: four pages, 5 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese/Japanese.
2.4. Sales Forecast:
First year of production:
150,000 units
Second year of production:
250,000 units
Third year of production:
400,000 units
The above assumes availability of a good advertising campaign.
2.4.1. Off-factory price, retail price
The off-factory price of the plain current transformer shall be around
US$0.30. Complex EPMC with controller and /or swith devices shall be some US
dollars depending on the needed parameters to be measured and accuracy class.
2.5. Distribution Channels
Marketing companies of electronic components will include this product in the line of
other products and will use the same distribution channels as for other products. The
EPMC is unique in the line and therefore will not be an obstacle in marketing other
products.
2.6 Timetable and Areas of responsibility
2.6.1. Two major parts of the project
The project can be divided into two major parts: mechanics + PCB design and
electronics. The person responsible for the mechanical design, is very experienced
designer. He has designed many devices, and such a design as in the proposed device will
not be difficult for him.
The person responsible for electronics, Mr.B.Fradkin, has tens of years of experience as a
project manager and development electronic engineer. He was a project leader of such
projects like Cornas 2000 (F-4 Fantom airjet upgrading), project leader of Omnifax
multifunctional fax machine and many other projects.
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2.6.2. R&D Activity
Tasks
1
Needed Activity
Prototypes assembly and testing, Mock up design, final product design, PCB
development assembly and testing.
Development of the measurement and control unit, choice and testing of the proper
type of microcontroller, prototypes assembly and testing, final product
development, assembly and testing.
Writing of ASIC design specification, choice of the ASIC vendor, ASIC testing
requirements definition, ASIC development and prototypes production, , integration
with ASIC, assembly and testing.
Writing of Application Program (AP) specification. AP testing and integration with
ASIC in prototypes, AP revision after prototype testing.
Molds development. Molds specifications writing, documentation preparation,
molds design and production.
Laboratory, Engineering and Final prototype production, assembly, integration and
testing
2
3
4
5
6
2.6.3. Schedule of the project execution
Month
#
4
2
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20 22
24
ARO
1
Activities
Purchasing,
Laboratory
Preparations
X
X
2
Preliminary
Specification
X
X
3
PDR
X
4
Laboratory
Prototypes
X
X
X
X
X
5
Software MMI,AP,
Microcontroller
Program
X
X
X
X
X
6
CDR
7
Integration & Test
8
Final Tests
9
Molds design and
production
X
X
X
10
Documentation
X
X
X
11
FDR
12
Specifications,
Production Files
13
Marketing
14
Marketing & Sales
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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2.6.3.1. Mile Stones
Mile Stones
Name
Preliminary Design Review PDR
Critical Design Review CDR
Final Design Review FDR
Date
5Months ARO
15 Months ARO
23 Months ARO
2.6.4. Molds and Tools Preparation
Responsible: The Mechanical Engineer &, B.Fradkin
Molds and Tools Preparation to be completed: 9 months ARO.
2.6.5. Package Design.
Responsible: The Mechanical Engineer & B.Fradkin
Package design to be completed: 9 months ARO.
2.6.6. Trade Mark Registration
Responsible: Boris Fradkin
To be completed: 8 months ARO.
2.6.7. Sales Campaign
Responsible: B.Fradkin
To be synchronized both in time and style with the market demands and the
manufacturer production ability.
3. Financial Analysis.
3.1. Cost of Samples
The estimated cost of samples of EPMC (plain type) is US$1,000.
US$ 3,000.
Total:
3.2. Cost of Advertising
Price level: 2004
#
1
2
3
Name
Data sheet
Catalog
Other
Description
4 pages/ 5 languages
Cost
US$ 3,000
US$ 4,000
US$ 1,000
US$ 8,000
Total
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3.3. Two Years Budget
a. Wages ($US)
#
First name &
Family Name or
company name
1 B. Fradkin
2 TBD
Prof.
Degree
3
4
5
A.L.F.
TBD
A.L.F.
6
A.L.F.
MME
BEE
Prof.
school
Prof.
school
MEE
BEE
Position
Wages
(company cost)
Time
invested
Wages
for 2 years
Gen. Manager
Dev. Engineer
EPMC
Mech. Engineer
Programmer
Secretary
5,000
3,000
100
100
120,000
72,000
3,000
4,000
1,500
15
20
50
11,000
19,000
18,000
Technician
2,000
10
5,000
Total wages
Overhead Expenses 20%
245,000
49.000
Total
294,000
b. Materials ($US)
#
1
2
Description
Electronic Components
Mechanical Components
Total Sum
10,000
5,000
Total
15,000
c. Equipment & Software (US$)
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
Description
Computers
Measurement Equipment
Office Equipment
Office Furniture
Company Cars
Software
Quantity
5
5
5
5
1
Cost per unit
1,000
600
600
600
20,000
25,000
Total
Total Sum
5,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
20,000
25,000
59,000
d. Subcontractors in Israel ($US)
#
1
Name
TBD
2
3
4
Softlog
Elcad
Softlog
Kind of Work
Molds and tools:
Bobbins
Shields
Test equipment
PCB design
EMC testing
Quantity
Price per Unit
Total
3
3
3
12
20 days
5,000
2,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
15,000
6,000
9,000
24,000
20,000
Total
74,000
e. Subcontractors abroad ($US)
#
1
Name
TBD
Kind of Work
ASIC design
Quantity
1
Total
Price per Unit
70,000
Total
70,000
70,000
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f. Miscellaneous ($US)
#
1
2
3
4
5
7
Activity
Patent Writing
Patent Application in USA
Patent Application in Europe
Business Trips
Exhibition
Consultation
Results
Patents Prepared for Application
Patent Applications
PCT Patent Applications
2 exhibitions
Thermal analysis
Reliability
Q.A.
Production
Total
55 hr x $35
100 hr x $35
200 x $35
85 hr x $35
Sum
5,000
2,500
5,000
10,000
10,000
2,000
3,500
7,000
3,000
48,000
Required investment for the two years of the Company's activity sums
up to US$ 571,000
4. Funding Requirements
-The two year investment for the Start Up Company is estimated as US$ 571,000.
This money is needed for two year's work) to prepare the EPMC for mass
production.
5. Conclusion
In our opinion, there is a golden opportunity to penetrate the existing huge market of
electrical measurement equipment with an absolutely new patentable device. We do not see
any technological obstacles in this project. Time to the market is extremely short. This
market is constantly growing, so the sales of the EPMC will grow constantly. Cooperation
with one of the biggest marketing companies provides us confidence and ensures financial
and logistic backup in marketing.
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Appendix A
Applications

AC Current Sensors

Watt/Var Meters

Alarm Equipment

Trivactor Meter

Control Panels

Current Recorders

Relay Panels

Laboratory Standards

Metering Panels


Energy Meters
Data Converting
Equipment

Miniature Chokes

Custom Products

Common Mode Filters

Common Mode Filters
for Data

Power Monitors

Switch Gears

Control Gears

Switch Boards

Circuit Breakers


Electricity Protection
Systems
Telecommunication
Transformers

Current indicators

Inductors

Delay Lines

Filters

Calibration Equipment


Instrumentation
Measurement
Power Transformers
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NAME:
Boris Fradkin, M.Sc.E.E.
ADDRESS:
9 Hadas St., P.O.Box 6225, Oranit 44813, Israel
TELEPHONE:
work: 972-3-9360186; mobile 0544-720-827
FAX:
work: 03-9369163
E-Mail
fradkin@netvision.net.il
CITIZENSHIP:
Israeli, ID# 017325408
BIRTH DATE:
June 3, 1948
MARITAL STATUS:
Married with two children
LANGUAGES:
English, Hebrew, German, Russian
PROGRAMMING
Assembler, Pascal, PL/1, COBOL, FORTRAN
LANGUAGES:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & POSITIONS HELD
1994 to present
Key words
1992-2002
Key words:
1991-1992
Key words:
1988-1991
Key words:
1984-1988
Key words:
1980-1984
A.L.F. Enterprise, General Manager, Project Management
Patents, Design, Engineering, Patents Search, Patents writing,
Business plan, Technical writing, Translations, Consulting.
Special Projects Manager, Tadiran Telecom, .Senior
Component Engineer, ECI Telecom.
Project Management, Budgeting, Writing of Company’s Rules
and regulations, SOW; Microsoft Project; Multifunctional Fax
Machine
Project Manager, Engineering, Production, Marketing, Customer
Interface, ISO 9000 Consultant and Writer, Component
Engineering.
Design Group Manager at Telrad Telecom.
Test Equipment Design, Telecommunication, ISDN, Prototyping,
Budgeting, Management.
Project Manager of Video Block in Standard Console Project
at Astronautics Ltd.
Project Management, Budgeting, Writing of Specifications,
Writing of SOW, Digital & Analog Circuits Design, System
Integration, EMC, Multifunctional Color Display, Customer
Interface.
Project Manager of Kornas 2000 (Phantom F-4 Airjet
upgrading) -Multifunctional Video Block for Airborne
Application at Elbit Computers Ltd., Aviation Division.
Color, Displays, Video, Video Standards, Video Matrix, SSI-:VLSI, Analog IC’s, EPROMs, ROMs, RAMs, PALs, AGC,
Character Generator, Analog & Digital Circuits Design,
Breadboarding, PCB, Design, ABEL, LRU, System Integration,
Transferring to Production, Customer Interface, Diagnostic,
MTBF, Thermal Analysis, CAD-CAM, Managing, Budgeting.
Group Leader in QA engineering Dep. at Elbit Computers
Ltd.
Key words:
SSI-:-VLSI, Gate-Arrays, TTL, CMOS, Testing,
Test Equipment,
Maintenance, Programming, Microcode, Mil. Standards,
Consulting, Speech Synthesis, Assembler, PCB design, MRB,
Surface Mounting Technology, Microprocessors,
Microcontrollers.
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1978-1980
Key words:
1974-1977
Key words:
1973-1974
Key words:
1967-1973
Key words:
Chief Development Engineer at Galay Laboratories Ltd.
Medical Equipment Design, Control, Automation, SSI-:-VLSI,
Memories, State Machines, Breadboarding, Data Conversion,
Data
Acquisition, Measurement Equipment, Analog &
Digital Circuits, Packaging, Mechanical Design, Transferring to
Production, Managing, Budgeting, Customer Interface.
First Category Design Engineer at Laboratory for
Automation of Processes of Production
Sensors, Automation & Control Systems, State Machines,
Microcode, System Integration, Displays, Relays, Transferring to
production, Managing, Budgeting, Customer Interface.
Engineer at Laboratory for Tuning and Checking of Plaguein Units of Radar Installations.
Radar, Microwave, Filters, Mil. Standards, Mil. Environmental
Conditions. Standards Modules, Testing, Test Equipment,
Customer Interface.
Technician-Laboratory Assistant at Electrical Engineering
University, Faculty of Microelectronics and Television.
Microelectronics, Diodes, Transistors, IC’s Technology, Chip Design,
TV Tubes, Plumbicone, TV Signals, Education Television.
EDUCATION
1963-1967
1967-1973
1974-1976
1981-1982
1982-1983
1983, 1987
Leningrad College of Aviation Instruments and Automation,
Faculty of Aviation Instruments and Automation Devices.
Graduated with Honor Diploma #6107021.
B.Sc.E.E. & M.Sc.E.E. Leningrad Electrical Engineering
University, Faculty of Television.
Qualified as Electronic
Engineer, Diploma #869381.
Leningrad State Courses of Foreign Languages.
Certificate #593 from English Department.
Courses of INTEL microprocessors.
Programming Course of the Technion, Haifa.
CAD-CAM courses: LASAR, DAISY.
ARTICLES
1. Development of Phase Filter for Separation of Frequency Modulated Signal.
Bulletin of Television Institute, Leningrad, 1967.
2. Brightness Characteristics of Plumbicone Control Device.
Bulletin of Scientific Research Institute, Leningrad, 1973.
3. 2004 133 ‫ גיליון‬,‫הירחון לתעשיות עתירת ידע בישראל‬,‫ אלקטרוניקה‬,‫המדריך הבסיסי לפטנטים‬
PATENTS:
9 Patents and Patent applications
Key words: Patent Search, Patent Writing, Patent Office Interface &
Correspondence.
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