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Embedded Software
We bridge the gap between vision and code
Our embedded software development services team specializes in a variety of platforms, IDEs, board support packages (BSP), and drivers across Linux-based ARM®, PowerPC™, MIPS® and x86 processors.
Our embedded software developers bring advanced tools and broad expertise to rapidly solve problems up and down the technology stack.
Embedded Software Development Services
At Fidus, we specialize in delivering embedded software development services that bridge the gap between vision and code. With over 20 years of experience, Fidus has mastered the art of transforming ideas, visions, and concepts into exceptional products. We specialize in solving complex challenges under dynamic conditions and tight deadlines, ensuring your product performs to the highest standards before it reaches the market.
Our embedded software developers , armed with advanced tools and broad expertise, select the most suitable microcontrollers, microprocessors, and operating systems to meet your unique needs. From architecture to implementation and testing, we provide well-documented, efficiently designed solutions, complemented by our by FPGA & ASIC Design, Hardware, PCB Layout, Signal and Power Integrity, and Mechanical and Thermal design expertise to deliver a well-rounded and reliable solution.
- Embedded systems architecture design, partitioning, coding, profiling, validation, debugging, documentation
- Bootloaders and board support packages (BSPs)
- Kernel space device drivers for hardware peripherals
- Integration of communications and networking protocol stacks
- Design and implementation of functional test GUIs
- Real-time operating systems and highly deterministic design
- Software porting, web applications, and GUIs
- Security protocols, secure boot, authentication, encryption
- Expertise in creating base-level designs in telecom, video, storage, high-speed computing, test/measurement, software-defined radio, and automotive markets
- Heterogeneous computing architectures
- Bare-metal and embedded operating systems (Linux, Android, FreeRTOS, ThreadX, QNX, and many others)
- Core languages: embedded C/C++, Java, C#
- Test and automation scripting in Python, Tcl, Bash
- Platforms:
- Architectures: ARM Cortex-A, Cortex-M, Risc-V, TI DSP
- μControllers: STM32, AVR, MSP430, PIC, ESP32, Nordic MCUs, Microblaze
- μProcessors: AMD/Xilinx FPGA MPSoC, Intel FPGA SoC, NXP i.MX, Microchip, and Lattice FPGA SoCs
- Embedded graphics libraries, Drivers, Gstreamer, OpenGL, OpenCL, Hardware Accelerated AI/ML
- Jenkins, Bitbucket, GIT, Microsoft Visual Studio, Static code analysis, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, Custom application-specific lab environments
- Yocto Embedded Linux development, custom layers, and recipes for BSP and applicatio
- Implementing secure software upgrades in embedded systems: best practices and TPM integration
- Secure boot in embedded systems: the foundation of device security
- A Challenge in Deterministic Software Design: Making Linux behave like a RTOS – Fidus whitepaper
- Learn how to build a Clean and Simple Command Line Interface in RTOS for Embedded Systems – on-demand webinar
Embedded Design Services
Fidus is known for providing top-tier embedded design services for a wide range of industries. Whether you need help with embedded systems architecture, partitioning, or kernel space device drivers, our team has the experience and tools to bring your vision to life. We integrate networking protocol stacks, functional test GUIs, and real-time operating systems to deliver reliable solutions through our comprehensive embedded engineering services.
In addition to software, our electronic hardware design expertise ensures that every product is built with precision. We combine electronics design services with software development to provide well-rounded solutions for industries like telecom, automotive, high-speed computing, and more.
Recent Software Projects
Agriculture tractor smart steering controller
- Fidus redesigned the new generation of device with NXP i.MX8 which provides more performance, more scalability for customer applications.
- System included LCD with touch screen, HDMI display cloning output for user interactions, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Gigabit and Automotive ethernet for communications, USB for expansions.
- Technologies: Yocto embedded Linux, V4L2 Video Capturing, MIPI-CSI, LVDS Display, Wireless communication, 100Base-T1, HDMI, xWayland, PCIe
Internet video/audio gateway system
- Custom designed circuit boards, FPGA code for video processing, real-time 4K SHD Video decoding and encoding
for video streaming from/to the internet. Support both HDMI and SDI Video and audio. - Technologies: AMD/Xilinx ZU7EV, Vivado FPGA design, petalinux Linux distribution, HDMI, SDI, GStreamer, Linux DRM
AMD/Xilinx® Zynq® OpenAMP
- Fidus designed a demonstration system, based on AMD Zynq Ultrascale+. This project involved designing a GUI that allows the user to execute AES, SHA2 and SHA3 algorithms. The algorithms were run on both bare metal as well as the FPGA fabric.
- This project demonstrated Fidus’ software development expertise with Asymmetric Multi Processing (CPU0: Linux, CPU1: Bare Metal), High-Level Synthesis, Isolation Design Flow, and Partial Reconfiguration.
- Technologies: AMD/Xilinx® Zynq® Ultrascale+, Avnet® Zedboard, AMP, HLS, IDF, PR
AMD/Xilinx® Zynq® Ultrascale+ MPSoC
- Fidus integrated a client’s proprietary technology to create a unique product. This project involved electronic hardware design, FPGA design and coding, mechanical and thermal design, as well as embedded software architecture and development.
- The system was based on AMD/Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC and included signal conditioning, clock recovery, FMC interface, signal conversion, optical QSFP communications, and PRBS-based error detection.
- Technologies: AMD/Xilinx®Zynq® Ultrascale+ MPSoC, FMC interface, QSFP communications, PRBS-based error detection
Embedded Application on ARM Cortex-A53
- Fidus developed an embedded application running within Linux, hosted on the quad-core ARM Cortex-A53.
- Deliverables included bootloader/BSP, IP over PPP, support for various USB peripherals, and integration with a Cortex-M4 to gather ADC data and sensor information.
- Technologies: ARM Cortex-A53, Bootloader/BSP, IP over PPP, USB peripherals, Cortex-M4, ADC data gathering
Why choose Fidus for your next project?
Our embedded engineering services don’t stop at software. We integrate electronics design services into every project to ensure that hardware and software work together seamlessly. Our embedded design services are backed by years of experience and an in-depth understanding of industry best practices.
With Fidus, you get more than just a software team—you gain access to industry-leading experts in electronic hardware design who collaborate with our software engineers to deliver products that are both reliable and scalable. Whether you need support with complex FPGA systems or high-speed embedded applications, our embedded software development services ensure your product’s success.
Experience has taught us how to solve problems on any scale
Trust us to deliver on time. That’s why 95% of our customers come back.