Compact impedance spectroscopy for research, integration, and real-world use.

Why this project is needed?

1. Market gap: 

The current market lacks a user-ready impedance measurement platform with strong technical specifications and practical integration options.

2. Research strength:

The measurement electronics group has already developed original impedance devices and a world-unique high-speed spectroscopic solution.

3. Customer value:

The new project strengthens customer readiness, intellectual property readiness, and technology readiness at the same time.

Applications and impact.

1. Scientific research: 

Physiological processes, hydration/moisture, corrosion thickness, battery state-of-health, composite inspection, dielectric spectroscopy, and biomaterial characterization.

2. Industrial control:

Process monitoring involving material composition, structure, interfaces, and dynamics.

3. Health technology:

Applications in healthcare and other measurement-driven fields.

Project roadmap and deliverables.

1. Information and outreach: 

Prepare project materials, publish information, and identify potential users and application domains.

The measurement electronics group has already developed original impedance devices and a world-unique high-speed spectroscopic solution.

2. Patent overview: 

The current market lacks a user-ready impedance measurement platform with strong technical specifications and practical integration options.

3. Hard- and firmware: 

Build the module, DSP software, and the configurable demonstrator with a PC user interface.

4. Validation and documentation: 

Verify the system in a relevant environment and prepare datasheets, manuals, and user-oriented documentation.

Project's specific goals in the frames of the targeted innovation readiness levels.

Customer readiness level (CRL) 1→2

Improve customer readiness through user mapping, communication, and feedback from potential end users.

Technology readiness level (TRL) 4→5

Advance the hardware and firmware from an existing prototype level to a verified module and demonstrator.

Intellectual property rights level (IPRL) 2→3

Review patentability and push the technology closer to protectable and commercially stronger solutions.

During the project, the targeted innovation level increases were performed with the goal of developing a multi-channel impedance analyzer.

IA-2 system key features.

Fast measurements

Up to 1000 multi-frequency measurements per second, supporting rapid impedance experiments.

Wide frequency range

Operating range from 1 kHz to 1 MHz, with a firmware option under development extending the range lower.

Compact form

Module size is 60 × 35 × 6 mm; the enclosure version is 90 × 50 × 15 mm.

Flexible integration

Can operate as a stand-alone device or as an embedded module inside another system.

The initial datasheet of the device:

Website summary

IA-2 is a compact, fast, and integrable impedance spectroscopy platform that addresses a real market gap. The project combines advanced hardware, DSP-based signal processing, a user-facing demonstrator, and a customer-readiness strategy to bring the technology closer to practical use.