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Technical Design Capabilities

We can accomodate development of most hardware and software design technologies, and we have specific experience in the following areas of design:-

Hardware

  • Wired Communication, including:-
    • Serial Protocols, e.g. I2C, SPI, RS232
    • Ethernet
    • USB
    • CAN-bus
  • Wireless Communication, including:-
    • RF
    • GSM
    • GPRS
    • GPS
    • Bluetooth
    • Free Space Optical (Laser)
  • Microprocessor Implementation, on cores including:-
    • ARM7 & ARM9
    • M68K (Coldfire)
    • XScale
  • Microcontroller Implementation, with devices including:-
    • Atmel AVR
    • Microchip PIC/dsPIC
    • Hitachi H8
    • 8051 & derivatives
  • Programmable Logic, including:-
    • FPGA
    • CPLD
  • Power Supplies, including:-
    • Linear Supplies
    • Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS)
    • Battery Powered Supplies (including Li-Ion and Li-Polymer management)
  • Component Integration, such as:-
    • Memory, e.g. Flash, SDRAM
    • LCD / TFT Displays with Touch-Screens
    • Sensors
  • LED Lighting
  • Automated Test Equipment Design

Software

  • OS Kernel Development and Custom Embedded Application Development in:-
    • Linux / µCLinux
    • Windows CE
  • High-Level Language Programming
    • ANSI C
    • GNU C / C++ Toolchains
    • Micosoft Visual C++
    • Visual & BASCOM Basic
    • Java
    • Delphi
  • High-Level Descriptive Languages
    • VHDL / Verilog
    • HTML / XHTML & PHP
    • XML
    • SQL
  • Assembler Language

Consultancy Services

  • Regulatory Type Approvals, e.g.:-
    • CE including LVD & EMC
    • ATEX including Zone 0
    • R&TTE
  • Design Feasibility Study
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Hardware & Software Review
  • Prototype Build & Verification
  • Software Lifecycle Test, Verification & Validation
  • Transfer to Product Manufacture / Manufacturing Packs
  • Due Diligence on Legacy Designs for Obsolescence
  • RoHS Impact Analysis

Find Out More

If you would like to find out more about our complete design services and capabilities, please Contact Us and we will be happy to discuss your requirements further.