Hardware Development
- Development of complex SBC and controllers, also with operating unit and I/O modules, “State of the Art”
- Many years of experience with powerful microcontrollers and processors (PowerPC™, ARM®, etc.)
- Development also according to IEC 61508 (functional safety) and BVS (mining approval)
- Proven standard interfaces available, e.g. for EtherCAT®, CompactPCI®, PCI®, PCI EXPRESS®, AMC, VME, CAN
- VHDL development for FPGAs from Xilinx® and Intel® (formerly Altera®), Efinix®, Lattice®
- PCB design with up to 12 layers and 120µm structures, also with flex boards and micro vias
- Test and simulation systems for test benches and printed circuit boards
Software Development
- Board Support Packages and I/O drivers, e.g. for Linux®, VxWorks®, QNX®, OS-9®
- EtherCAT support with Master and Slave Stack as well as our Workbench
- Integration of Industrial Ethernet such as PROFINET® IO, Ethernet/IP and Modbus-TCP
- CAN driver with same API for almost all hardware platforms, stacks e.g. for CANopen®, J1939
- Complex control software for special purpose machines according to specifications
- Application programming for real-time systems (QNX®, VxWorks®, OS-9®, RTOS-32 and others)
- Test and simulation software, e.g. for aerospace, marine and test bench technology
Prototyping
- Samples in many cases already 3 – 4 months after the start of the design
- Test systems for validation and functional tests
- Support for certifications and type tests (environment, climate, etc.)
- Bootloader and board support packages for Linux and RealTime-OS
- Commissioning and training at customer site
Serial Production
- Serial production in quantities from 10 to 10,000 units/year with OEM partners
- 100% functionality testing of all products, development of end-of-line tests in-house
- Archiving of test protocols for at least 10 years
- Continuous optimization of series costs
- Stocking of EOL components to ensure availability
Lifecycle Management and Redesign
- Monitoring of the product status within the framework of lifecycle management
- Continuous monitoring of component availability to ensure long-term supply capability
- Re-designs for cost optimization and in case of component discontinuations
Consulting and Support
- Reliable assignment of an esd responsible for your entire project
- Dedicated and flexible contact persons in all areas
- Short ways at esd between system design, production and customer support
- Documentation in German and/or English