As the world increasingly moves towards digitisation, embedded systems can be found all around you – in kitchen appliances, medical devices and automobiles.
Although these systems are ubiquitous, they also vary widely from each other in terms of the underlying hardware and software.
As a leading embedded electronics development company, Embitel has wide experience in crafting embedded devices for all automotive and IoT applications.
Our services for embedded hardware design and development ranges from quick prototype development to the implementation of time-critical and complex designs for real-time applications.
Our Embedded Hardware Engineering Services Spectrum
System Design
- Requirement engineering
- System analysis (sFMEA, sFTA)
- System architecture and design
- System test planning
- Requirements allocation to software and hardware
Detailed Design & Engineering
- Hardware, software, test and EOL engineering
- Modeling, analysis and simulation
- PCB design (EDA)
- Tolerance stack and derating, MTBF, reliability calculations
- SPICE modeling and simulation
Analysis & Optimisation
- PCB analysis for signal integrity, EMC and thermal
- Systems analysis and sub-system analysis
- Model Based system with behavioral studies
- Building libraries for modeling systems
- Software analysis for complexity, reliability and scalability
- Design for reuse
Testing & Validation
- PCB rapid prototyping
- Test jig and simulation tools development
- 100% test automation for regression and quick design change turnarounds
- Test suite and tools development
Our Hardware Design Specialisation
High-speed Digital Design
- Multi core Microprocessor/Module based design
- RF design (WiFi-BT/GSM/GPS)
- PCIe, SATA, USB, Ethernet,
- Display & Camera Interface
Analog Circuit Design
- ADC, Sensor, Op-Amp
- Diodes, transistors, MoSFETs
- UART/CAN/LIN Interface
- Power Electronics
PWM Motor Control Design
- AC-DC Rectifier/ Inverter
PCB Design and Analysis
- Analog, high-speed digital and mixed signal
- PCB Analysis (SI/PI/Thermal)
Compliance
- Design Verification for EMC/ CISPR 25/ ISO 7637 /ISO 16750
Embedded Hardware Design & Development – Success Stories
Hardware Development for Electric Motorcycle Dashboard
The customer was seeking expertise in designing and developing the hardware for their electric motorcycle dashboard.
Embitel Solution:
We developed a hardware carrier board and a secondary board for the dashboard of the motorcycle. The boards were interconnected, and we enabled various types of communication - mobile, CAN transmission, GPS, 4G, etc.
We assisted the customer in the following:
- Component selection and embedded hardware design with schematics
- Board layout and Gerber generation
- Proto board manufacturing and board bring-up
- Electrical design and software integration with validation
Software and Hardware Development for DC-DC Converter ECU
Our customer had an ambitious project to harness solar energy for electric vehicle battery charging.
We developed a DC-DC converter that takes energy from solar panels and converts it into a voltage component that is subsequently supplied to charge the battery of EVs.
Embitel Solution:
We developed the hardware, software and BSW for the DC-DC converter, in an end-to-end development cycle.
We used the model-based approach for design and also integrated our ready-to-deploy LIN stack and platform software modules for expedited completion of the project.
Digital Instrument Cluster Development for Electric Scooters
Our customer, a consumer electronics giant, was taking their first step into automotive product development. They partnered with us to design and develop the complete hardware and software for a digital instrument cluster.
Our expertise in automotive grade microcontroller platforms, BSW development and FOTA made us the right partner for this project.
Embitel Solution:
We worked as the customer's R&D partner, collaborating
with their in-house teams for research, design and
development of their digital instrument cluster
The customer benefited from reduced BOM cost due to
flexibility in hardware and software configuration. Our
library of reusable base software modules and
flash bootloader
helped in reducing time- to-market.
An End-to-End Actuator Design Solution for a Throttle Control Unit (ECU)
The customer wanted to develop an actuator to complete a closed-loop system for throttle control.
Embitel Solution:
We adopted a value engineering approach and successfully delivered a cost-effective ECU actuator solution.
Our team sourced the best-suited automotive grade components and implemented design best practices to ensure that the ECU actuator provides optimal performance under various operating conditions.
Development of ASPICE Level 2 Automotive In-Cabin Air Quality Purification ECU
In this project, we built the hardware and software for an air purification ECU with ASPICE Level 2 compliance.
Embitel Solution:
The solution utilized pulse-width modulation (PWM) to generate an optimum voltage for air ionization, ensuring efficient air purification.
The ECU was responsible for processing data from multiple sensors, interacting with the software components and controlling in-cabin air purification.
The hardware development process involved hardware schematic design for ECU, simulation tests, board bring-up and module testing. The hardware modules included a DC-DC converter and automotive grade MCU that executes the algorithm for generating optimised PWM signal.
ASIL-D Compliant Electronic Parking Brake ECU Development
Our customer is a pioneer in brake system development and
manufacturing. They partnered with us to design and develop
an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ECU with multiple features
like ensuring safety of the vehicle occupants, managing
comfort, etc.
The ECU was developed to be ASIL-D compliant, which is the
highest level of safety criticality according to the
ISO 26262 standard.
Embitel Solution:
We developed a complex EPB system after performing a number of safety analysis procedures - FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFA. We followed model based design for this project
Hardware Development Phases We Support
Ideation
Feasibility analysis, Proof of concept development
Design
Board Design, PCB CAD, SI, Systems design, Software, Mechanical design, Board bring up, Drivers, Porting, Verification and Validation
New Product Introduction
DFx, Supply chain engineering / management, Product pilots and pre-production, Rapid prototyping, Product certification
Manufacturing
Manufacturing diagnostics, BOM reduction, Component engineering, Yield analysis, Test solutions, Field issue analysis and resolution
Sustenance
Replacement of obsolete components, RoHS, Feature additions, Cost optimization, Performance enhancements, Yield management
Our Hardware Development Practice
Embitel’s Unique Value Proposition
- Global presence – Germany, USA, UAE & India
- Ability to quickly undertake end-to-end projects
- Access to specialist knowledge and full range of expertise
- Onsite-offshore or full onsite delivery model, T&M or FPP
- Improved efficiency and lower product development cost
- Reduced time to market with high quality
- Experience in handling global engagements
Focus Areas
We specialise in embedded hardware design and development of IoT applications for various use cases:
- Automotive
- Telecom/Wireless
- Consumer Electronics
- Portable Devices
- Healthcare
- Industrial Automation
Connect with our embedded engineers by sending an email at sales@embitel.com .
