Core Competencies

Operating Systems

• Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Embedded Linux

Drivers

• CDMA (1xRTT)
• GSM (GPRS, 3G, 4G)
• TCP, UDP
• GPS, (Binary, NMEA)
• SPI, I2C, UART, ADC, PWM
• CAN 2.0B compliant drivers
• J1939, J1708, J1850, J2284, KWP2000 protocols

APIs/BSPs

• Custom board support packages
• Custom boot loaders
• Custom API development

Languages

• C/C++
• Assembly
• Embedded Java, J2ME
• Custom scripting

Areas of Expertise

• High Density Electronic Packaging to IP67 and IP69 certification
  • Molded plastic
  • Diecast
  • Sheet cast & machined metal
  • Hermetic enclosure
  • Sealing (TPE, FIP,potting, ultrasonic, chemical welds, VHB)
• Plastic part design for product enclosures
  • IMD (In Mold Decoration)
  • IML (In Mold Label)
  • IMT (In Mold Transfer)
  • Insert Molding
  • 2-shot
  • Overmold
  • Design for Paint and Soft Touch
• Metal cast part design for product enclosures
  • Diecast (Aluminum and Zinc)
  • Thin wall Mag
  • Thixo (with or without TPE overmolding)
  • CNC (for low volume needs)
• Materials selection
  • Engineered thermoplastics (PC,PC/ABS,Acetal,Nylons,PBT,PP,PEEK,PEI,Torlon,….)
  • TPE / TPU / Si
  • Cast metals
  • Sheet metals (SS, CRS, Ti, BeCu, CuNi, Phos Bronze, NiAg
• Sheet metal design
  • Fence and Lid PCB shields
  • Drawn pcb shields
  • Pick and Place with tape and reel custom spring forms
  • Progressive Die spring forms

• Thin and Heavy wall Plastic Extrusion
• Aluminum Extrusion design
• Keypad design (high tactility/ sealed)
  • LGF Backlit
  • Hard Capped
  • Membrane
  • Blob-Top
• Rack & panel applications
• Weldments, fabrications & bracketry
• Rapid prototyping (3D printing, CNC, Rubber Molding)
• Thermal analysis, compliance testing
• Shock/vibration, compliance testing
• Conceptual design through prototype build/test/debug
• Industrial design (outsourced partner)

In-House Simulation

• Statics & dynamics
• Strength of materials & solid mechanics
• Instrumentation & measurement
• Thermodynamics, heat transfer, energy conversion
• Fluid mechanics & fluid dynamics (outsource partner)
• Material engineering
• Solid modeling
• Design for manufacturing
• Non-linear (via outside partners)

RF

• FCC Testing
• Global Approvals
• GSM, CDMA, GPS, BT

Environmental Testing

• Temperatures
  • Extremes
  • Cycling
  • Shock
  • Stress
• Humidity
• Salt Spray
• Salt Fog
• Water Immersion
• Ice
• Oils & Chemical Exposure
  • High Exposure Splash
  • Light to Moderate Splash
  • Immersion
• Steam Cleaning & Pressure Washing
• Fungus
• Dust & Sand
• Gravel Bombardment
• Altitude
• Vibration
  • Sweep Sine
  • Random Vibration

• Mechanical Shock
  • Operational Shock
  • Crash Shock
  • Drop test
  • Shipping & Handling Shock
• Combined Environmental Testing
• Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT)

Steady State

• 12VDC & 24VDC Systems
• Normal Operating
• Cold Cranking
• Jump Start
• Reverse Polarity
• Voltage Regulator Failure

Transients

• Conducted
  • Load Dump
  • Inductive Switching
  • Burst Transients
  • Starter Motor Engagement
• Coupled
  • Electrical Fast
  • Chattering Relay
• ESD
  • Handling
  • In Vehicle

EMC/EMI

• Radiated emissions
• Conducted emissions
• Bulk current injection

Test Plans for OEM Specific Standards

Test Plans for Global Standards

• ISO
• SAE
• IEC
• CE / R&TTE / E-mark
• UL
• NEMA
• MIL
• ASME

Process

• Performance test
• Requirements driven test development
• Requirements testing traceability
• Functional testing capabilities

Testing Methods

• Regression testing
• Black box testing
• White box testing
• Negative testing
• Exploratory testing
• Vehicle testing
• Field testing

Areas of Expertise

• Electronic controllers
• Connected devices
• Wireless devices
• Signal conditioning
• Power distribution modules
• Protocol gateways
• Backend service integration testing
• Vehicle communication protocol testing

Automation

• Test automation
• Peripheral emulation
• Vehicle bus simulation
• Parametric testing
• Test tools development

Areas of Expertise

• Customer requirements analysis
• Customer requirements development
• Product and system level requirements definition
• Requirements management
• Validation test co-definition
• Product technical design
  • Block diagram
  • Component level pinout
  • Systems analysis and architecture
• Requirements traceability
• Product systems checkout
• Test incident tracking and lifecycle management
• Customer Support
  • Product integration
  • Debugging and troubleshooting
  • Product functionality training
  • On-site installation coaching