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PLC2 Design Services

Are you looking for support with a design project? Are you failing to progress in individual project phases, or simply not progressing at all? Our technical team of experts will be happy to help you, whether on a planned basis for the long term or to »put out fires« in the short term. We will take care of individual work packages or the entire project, from the initial idea to the finished product. What can we do for you?

PLC2 Consulting –

Where Innovation Meets Expertise!

We at PLC2 understand that every client is unique, and their FPGA development vary. That is why we offer a range of customized packages to cover a wide spectrum of requirements, from small to large projects, no matter how advanced you are in the process. With offerings ranging from 5 to 50 hours, we provide customized solutions to meet your specific needs.

 

Whether you want to boost your project or aim for advanced FPGA optimization, our team of experienced engineers is here to guide you on your way. Discover our consulting packages and get in touch with us!

 

Foundation5

Support hours

5 hours

5 hours online consultation via e-mail and/or telephone. No on-site consulting.

Cost / Payment

€ 300 per hour

The hourly rate is € 300. Payment is made by invoice or by TCs.

Validity

6 months

5 hours of consulting are valid for 6 months from the date of booking.

Billing

Monthly

The invoice is issued at the end of the month. Hours are billed in 15-minute intervals.

Extended10

Support hours

10 hours

10 hours online consultation via e-mail, telephone, or on-site (on request).

Cost / Payment

€ 300 per hour

The hourly rate is € 300. Payment is made by invoice or by TCs.

Validity

6 months

10 hours of consulting are valid for 6 months from the date of booking.

Billing

Monthly

The invoice is issued at the end of the month. Hours are billed in 15-minute intervals.

Advanced25

Support hours

25 hours

25 hours online consultation via e-mail, telephone, or on-site (on request).

Cost / Payment

€ 275 per hour

The hourly rate is € 275. Payment is made by invoice or by TCs.

Validity

6 months

25 hours of consulting are valid for 6 months from the date of booking.

Billing

Monthly

The invoice is issued at the end of the month. Hours are billed in 15-minute intervals.

Premium50

Support hours

50 hours

50 hours online consultation via e-mail, telephone, or on-site (on request).

Cost / Payment

€ 250 per hour

The hourly rate is € 250 per hour. Payment is made by invoice or by TCs.

Validity

6 months

50 hours of consulting are valid for 6 months from the date of booking.

Billing

Monthly

The invoice is issued at the end of the month. Hours are billed in 15-minute intervals.

We Can Offer You the Following Portfolio.

Thanks to our many years of experience in FPGA-based, high-speed applications, PLC2 is the right partner when it comes to complex requirements relating to embedded systems, including in combination with demanding embedded software applications.

01

FPGA Design & Verification

From specification and design reviews to complete FPGA development and verification using state-of-the-art methods, we support you in your project.

02

Linux & Windows

We offer application and driver development for embedded Linux, Linux and Windows operating systems.

03

Embedded Software

Software development for micro-controller and heterogeneous MPSoC architectures for application, integration and testing is our daily business.

04

Vision-based application

As an AMD Partner for KRV Design, we can build up your individual video pipeline, from recording the high-speed video data via (de-)compression right down to video data processing.

05

Continuous integration with GitLab

We specialise in the development and setup of a fully automated image environment for automated processes and tests.

06

DO-254

We have significant experience in certification of DAL-C and DAL-A FPGA projects, including assessment of safe design as well as synthesis, implementation, timing, CRC, power, and IDF reports.

07

High-speed protocols

In our PLC2 team, we have experts for realising high-speed protocols like Ethernet and PCI express systems in FPGAs.

08

Automated test environments

We create automatic validation systems in simulation and using real hardware.

09

AI

You’ve already created your individual AI model and now need support in order to switch it efficiently, in an accelerated fashion, and in line with the latest AMD technology? We are the right partner for you.

Your Collaboration with Us

Close and open cooperation

Close and open cooperation is essential for us, and we expect that from our customers as well as from ourselves. An NDA will, of course, be put in place. Recording the requirements helps both your company and us. Only by doing this can we achieve the best possible result and implement the project entirely in accordance with your wishes.

Our unique quality

Thanks to our close and decades-long partnership with AMD, we have access to the latest technologies and information, which we can use directly in your project. Furthermore, the combination of project support and the possibility of transferring expertise through our professional training makes PLC2 your unique partner for design service projects.

The advantage for you

Thanks to our expertise, our decades of experience and our manpower, we shorten your time to market.

Markets

We have been able to demonstrate our special design skills to our customers since the company was founded in 1995 with many innovative developments.

How can we help?

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FAQ

01. What markets are served?

Mainly automotive, industrial, medical, and offloading/acceleration.

02. How can I initiate a Design Service project?

Typically we start with a telecon to capture expectations and timeline, then an NDA is agreed and more detailed technical content and requirements are shared. We perform common requirements capture phase or directly quote the project on an hourly basis or fixed price basis.

03. What is the typical range of Design Service projects?

Several weeks to more than a year.

04. What is the typical lead time?

Preferably contact is established 3-6 months ahead of the project. In urgent cases, we can react within 2-4 weeks.

05. What can I expect as expertise?

Requirements capture; design and validation of IP blocks, integration of 3rd-Party IP blocks; porting to newer FPGA-technologies; Zynq7000 and MPSoC based systems; systems architecture; bare metal, RTOS and Embedded Linux software; high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Multi 10G Ethernet, USB, DDR-RAM, …); timing constraints; assessment, correction, and justifications related to synthesis, timing, CDC, implementation, power reports; drivers and host-frontends and UIs.

06. How can we cooperate?

We can work as an extended workbench with the customer, collaborate in development teams, or just deliver according to a specification.

07. Is there also project management and process assurance?

Yes, we offer complete project management, risk management, and process assurance along the project.

08. Are trainers involved in Design Service projects as well?

Yes, there is a strong interaction between trainers and Design Services personnel. Trainers act as team mentors, and they benefit from Design Service teams and their project experience.