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I build RF libraries to move recurring analysis out of Excel into reusable, testable code. My projects also cover schematic checking and lab automation, alongside my professional work in spacecraft systems.

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Oct 29, 2025

Schematic Checking

Turn Schematic Checking Tool netlists into Python records for dataframe analysis and interface checks.

Problem: A schematic netlist is useful evidence for interface review, but its text format needs to become structured data before it can be queried in an analysis workflow.
My contribution: I wrote a parser that reads Schematic Checking Tool netlists and returns records, with symbol selection kept in the parsing interface.
Result: Those records can be loaded into a dataframe or exported to CSV. The parser returns records rather than requiring a particular Pandas version.

Schematic reviewAutomationPython

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Oct 20, 2025

Rigol Oscilloscope Driver

Python control of Rigol DS1000Z oscilloscopes, with explicit USB and Ethernet backend choices.

Problem: I wanted to learn how to control an oscilloscope and capture its data through Python, while choosing the VISA backend that suited the connection.
My contribution: I continued MIT-licensed drivers from jeanyvesb9/Rigol1000z and amosborne/rigol-ds1000z, removed automatic resource search, separated optional connection dependencies, and added examples.
Result: The driver supports scope control and data capture over USB or Ethernet. Users can install the backend they need, and the repository retains upstream attribution.

Lab automationOscilloscopesPython

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Sep 9, 2025

Gain Lineup

RF signal-chain analysis moved from Excel into reusable Rust models, with stage-by-stage gain, noise, and linearity results.

Problem: Managing RF signal-chain analysis through Excel means carrying the calculation logic in workbooks. I wanted that logic in reusable code, with explicit inputs and tests.
My contribution: I built Rust models for the input signal, hardware blocks, and cascade results, plus a CLI that reads a chain from TOML.
Result: The model reports results at each stage. The CLI produces an HTML table, so the analysis can be inspected alongside its input assumptions.

RF analysisSignal chainsRust

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May 18, 2025

RF Conversions

Shared Rust functions that replace spreadsheet formulas for RF power, frequency, noise, and compression calculations.

Problem: Power, frequency, and noise conversions get repeated throughout RF analysis. I wanted shared functions to replace copied Excel formulas and keep unit assumptions visible.
My contribution: I collected scalar conversions and RF equations into small Rust modules for power, frequency, noise, and compression points.
Result: Analysis code can call named conversion functions instead of repeating formulas. The repository documents the units and includes examples and tests.

RF analysisUnit conversionsRust

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May 11, 2025

Link Budget

Reusable Rust link-budget models that move transmitter, propagation, receiver, and modulation analysis out of Excel.

Problem: I wanted end-to-end link-budget calculations in reusable code instead of Excel workbooks. The transmitter, propagation, receiver, and waveform assumptions need to remain explicit as inputs change.
My contribution: I built Rust models for transmitters, receivers, path loss, and modulation, with calculations for signal quality, error rates, and coding.
Result: The same model can calculate C/No and Eb/No, estimate BER, and compare available performance with a target to determine link margin.

RF analysisLink budgetsRust

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