Develops and manufactures SATURN high-speed measurement and control systems for high-voltage and high-current testing.
AMOtronics UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Aachen (Richterich) · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About AMOtronics
AMOtronics is an Aachen-based company for high-speed measurement and control technology, founded in 2010 as a spin-off from the Design Competence Center (DCC) of AMO GmbH. Its core product is the modular SATURN product family: transient recorders, sequencers/cycle timers with 10-ns resolution or up to 192 digital outputs, fiber-optically coupled measurement satellites, optical router/matrix switches, an Emergency Shutdown Controller for high-power test laboratories, and the measurement and analysis software SATURN Studio II. The systems are optimized for fast signals, large data volumes, high voltages and currents, long transmission distances, and strong electromagnetic interference; signal transmission is fully isolated via optical fibers. In addition to standard products, the company develops custom turnkey systems, supports contract research and development as well as design and verification of printed circuit boards and electronic components, and operates a test, repair, and calibration laboratory. Customers come from power engineering, aerospace, automotive, defense, and research; internationally, deliveries are handled via distribution partners in Europe, America, and Asia.
- Site
- Aachen
- Processes
- High-speed measurement technology (transient recorders, sequencers, timers, measurement and, Emergency shutdown monitoring for high-voltage and high-current testing (Emergency Shutdown, Automated real-time control of test facilities (sequencer/timer, 10 ns resolution), Electronics development including design and verification of printed circuit boards and electronic, Contract research and development, custom measurement solutions, Consulting and training, Test, repair, and calibration laboratory, Contract research and development
- Materials
- Transient recorders (SATURN series), Sequencer / Cycle Timer, Fiber-optically coupled measurement satellites and optical routers, Emergency Shutdown Controller, IGBT semiconductor switches, Measurement and analysis software
- Certificates
- DIN EN 61083 (Emergency Shutdown Controller)
- Founded
- 2010
- Industries
- Power engineering (high voltage/high current), Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, Research (explosion, ballistics, impact, materials testing), Wind tunnel
- 01
Electronics development (printed circuit boards and electronic components)
- 02
Manufacturing and integration of SATURN measurement and control systems
- 03
Contract research and custom turnkey systems
- 04
Test, repair, and calibration laboratory
- 05
Sales via international partners as well as headquarters
Processes and Technologies
Transient recorders (SATURN series)
Modular measurement systems for fast signals, large data volumes, and high voltages and currents.
Sequencer / Cycle Timer
Digital control unit with 10 ns resolution and up to 192 outputs for real-time control of test facilities.
Fiber-optically coupled measurement satellites and optical routers
Interference-immune, fully isolated signal transmission via optical fibers, including bundling of up to 64 digital control signals.
Emergency Shutdown Controller
Active real-time monitoring of high-voltage and high-current tests with emergency shutdown within 1 µs.
IGBT semiconductor switches
Optically controlled power switches for direct control of power switches.
Measurement and analysis software
Software for automating measurement, analysis, and reporting tasks.
Locations
Aachen
DEHeadquarters with office, test, repair, and calibration laboratory
- Materials
- SATURN transient recorders, sequencer/timers, measurement satellites, Emergency Shutdown Controller, IGBT switches
- SATURN transient recorder series
- SATURN Test Sequencer (10 ns, up to 64 I/Os)
- SATURN Sequencer/Cycle Timer (up to 192 digital outputs)
- Fiber-optically coupled measurement satellites
- Emergency Shutdown Controller (8 optical control outputs, <1 µs)
- Optical router/matrix switches (up to 64 signals per optical fiber)
- Optically controlled IGBT power switches
- SATURN Studio II software
Products and Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-speed measurement technology (transient recorders, sequencers, timers, measurement andTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Emergency shutdown monitoring for high-voltage and high-current testing (Emergency ShutdownTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automated real-time control of test facilities (sequencer/timer, 10 ns resolution)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electronics development including design and verification of printed circuit boards and electronicEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Contract research and development, custom measurement solutionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Consulting and trainingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Test, repair, and calibration laboratoryTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
8 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transient recorder | AMOtronics SATURN series | – | – | – | Aachen |
| Sequencer/timer (digital control unit, 10 ns resolution, up to 192 digital outputs) | AMOtronics SATURN Sequencer / Cycle Timer | – | – | 2015 | Aachen |
| Test Sequencer (10 ns resolution, up to 64 I/Os, electrical or fiber-optic) | AMOtronics SATURN Test Sequencer | – | – | 2012 | Aachen |
| Fiber-optically coupled measurement satellites with integrated amplifiers and sensor power supply | AMOtronics SATURN Measurement Satellites | – | – | – | Aachen |
| Emergency shutdown controller with 8 optical control outputs (response <1 µs) | AMOtronics Emergency Shutdown Controller | – | – | – | Aachen |
| Optical router / matrix switches (bundling of up to 64 digital control signals in one optical fiber) | AMOtronics | – | – | – | Aachen |
| Measurement and analysis software | AMOtronics SATURN Studio II | – | – | – | Aachen |
| IGBT semiconductor switches for controlling power switches | AMOtronics | – | – | – | Aachen |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Standards
As of 2010–2015, the systems were tested in an enlarged test, repair, and calibration laboratory; the Emergency Shutdown Controller complies with the testing requirements according to DIN EN 61083.
| Evidence | Aachen |
|---|---|
| DIN EN 61083 (Emergency Shutdown Controller) |
History
- 1993
AMO GmbH (nanofabrication) founded with DCC metrology department
- 2003
Market launch of the SATURN transient recorder
- 2005
SATURN product family available internationally
- 2010
Spin-off of AMOtronics, continuation of the DCC business
- 2011
Expansion options for fiber-optically coupled SATURN measurement satellites
- 2012
Market launch of SATURN Test Sequencer (10 ns, up to 64 I/Os)
- 2014
Move to new company building Roermonder Str. 594, Aachen-Richterich
- 2015
Market launch of SATURN Sequencer/Cycle Timer with up to 192 digital outputs