Embedded Firmware Development
Our Embedded Firmware Development Expertise
Baremetal Firmware Development
We design low-level firmware optimized for speed, precision, and minimal resource consumption. Our baremetal solutions provide direct control over hardware, ensuring ultra-low latency and deterministic performance, making them ideal for time-sensitive applications such as motor control, sensor management, and real-time communication.
RTOS-Based Firmware
P-Logic offers extensive experience with a range of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), such as FreeRTOS, ThreadX, and Micrium OS, for applications that require multitasking, real-time scheduling, and resource management. We ensure that your system performs consistently and reliably, even under the most demanding conditions.
Embedded Linux Firmware
For more complex systems, we develop embedded Linux firmware that supports higher-level operations such as network communication, data processing, and user interface management. Our expertise includes custom driver development, middleware integration, and optimizing Linux for embedded environments.
Firmware Optimization
We focus on optimizing firmware for power efficiency, memory usage, and processing performance, ensuring your system operates within its constraints while maintaining high reliability and responsiveness.
Driver Development and Hardware Integration
Custom Driver Development
Our real-time embedded systems are designed to meet the strictest timing requirements, delivering consistent and predictable performance for applications where timing is critical to success.: We develop custom drivers to enable seamless communication between your hardware peripherals and the embedded system, ensuring smooth interaction and performance
Peripheral Interfaces
Our expertise includes developing drivers for a variety of hardware interfaces and protocols, such as:
- I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)
- SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
- UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter)
- CAN (Controller Area Network)
- Ethernet
Hardware Integration
We ensure that all drivers are optimized for efficient hardware integration, reducing latency and improving system responsiveness, even under the most stringent performance demands.
Network Protocols and Secure Communication
Protocol Expertise
We support and implement a range of network protocols to enable seamless communication for connected devices, ensuring secure and reliable data transfer. Our expertise includes:
- Ethernet
- Bluetooth
- Zigbee
- Cellular (3G, 4G, LTE, 5G)
Secure Firmware
Security is embedded in every layer of our firmware development. We implement secure boot, encrypted communication, and secure firmware updates to protect your devices from potential vulnerabilities and ensure the integrity of your system.
Our Embedded Firmware Development Services Include
Custom Firmware Development
Tailored solutions designed to meet your specific hardware and application requirements, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.
Firmware Optimization and Tuning
Enhancing existing firmware for improved efficiency, reduced power consumption, and faster execution times, without compromising on reliability.
Driver Development and Hardware Integration
Writing custom drivers and integrating them with the firmware to ensure seamless interaction with hardware peripherals and external components.
Secure Firmware Updates (OTA)
Implementing secure, over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates that enable remote updates while ensuring the security and integrity of the firmware.
Secure Firmware Updates (OTA)
Implementing secure, over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates that enable remote updates while ensuring the security and integrity of the firmware.
Testing and Validation
Rigorous testing to ensure the firmware is stable, reliable, and performs well in real-world conditions, reducing the risk of issues post-deployment.
Examples of MCUs and Processors we have extensive experience with
ATmega Microcontrollers
- AVR Family
PIC Microcontrollers
- PIC16/PIC18: Drivers and application development for 8-bit microcontrollers in various industrial and consumer applications.
- PIC32: Drivers and application development for medical applications
TI MSP430 Microcontrollers
- Drivers and application development for ultra-low-power for low power battery-operated devices.
Expressif ESP Microcontrollers
- ESP32-S3 Series: ESP IDF application development for IOT consumer products
STM32 Microcontrollers
- STM32F0/F1/F2/F3/F4/F7 Series: Drivers for general-purpose microcontrollers with diverse peripheral support.
- STM32L Series: Power-efficient drivers for ultra-low-power applications.
- STM32H7 Series: Advanced drivers for high-performance, dual-core microcontrollers.
TI SimpleLink MCU Families
- CC13x0/CC26x0/CC32x0 Series: Drivers and application development for low-power wireless microcontrollers supporting multi-protocol connectivity (e.g., BLE, Sub-1 GHz, Wi-Fi).
Microchip SAM Series
- SAM D/E/G/L Series: Drivers for ARM Cortex-M based microcontrollers with various feature sets.
Silicon Labs Microcontrollers
- EFM32 Gecko Series: Drivers and application development for low-power wireless microcontrollers supporting multi-protocol connectivity (BLE, Sub-1 GHz, Wi-Fi and ZigBee).
NXP i.MX 8 Series
i.MX 8M, i.MX 8M Mini, i.MX 8M Plus
Texas Instruments Sitara Series
AM335x
Broadcom BCM Series
BCM2711 and BCM2837
Qualcomm Snapdragon Series
Snapdragon 410E, Snapdragon 820E
STMicroelectronics STM32MP1 Series
STM32MP157, STM32MP153