Embedded engineering · Switzerland
We design circuit boards, firmware and test systems for embedded products, from concept to production readiness.
3-axis motor controller for a part-feeding robot
Services
We can take on an individual development task or complete product development.We can take on an individual development task or complete product development.
PCB design from schematic to manufacturing handover, for new products, cost-down projects and redesigns after component obsolescence.
Real-time embedded software in C and C++, from bare-metal drivers to RTOS applications and embedded Linux systems, developed and verified against the target device’s timing and reliability requirements.Real-time embedded software in C and C++, from bare-metal drivers to RTOS and embedded Linux on target hardware.
We optimize product designs for repeatable manufacturing and support handover to manufacturing partners.
We design and build test systems for circuit boards and assemblies, covering new and existing products.
Production readiness
We optimize product designs for repeatable assembly and testing. We prepare manufacturing data and support handover to manufacturing partners. We also design and build test systems for manufacturing checks.
We review manufacturing data, PCB assembly, component standardisation and opportunities to reduce costs. We resolve open points with the manufacturing partners before release.We review manufacturing data, PCB assembly, component standardisation and opportunities to reduce costs. We resolve open points with the manufacturing partners before release.
We design enclosures, brackets, fixtures and housings for the target hardware and assembly sequence.We design enclosures, brackets, fixtures and housings, and build prototypes.
We design and build test systems for circuit boards and assemblies, covering new and existing products.
We prepare bills of materials, drawings and assembly data, coordinate DFM feedback, and hand over approved files to the manufacturing partners.
Engagement
We support new projects and the further development of existing products.
We can take responsibility for a defined part of your project, such as PCB design, firmware, mechanics or a test system. You receive agreed design files, source code, test results and documentation at handover.We can take on a defined task such as PCB design, firmware, mechanics or test system development.
Architecture decisions, design reviews, production readiness, EMC risk assessment and obsolescence planning, for your own hardware and firmware.Architecture decisions, design reviews, production readiness, EMC risk and obsolescence planning, for your own hardware and firmware.
From requirements to manufacturing handover: electronics, firmware, mechanics, prototypes, verification, test systems on request and supplier coordination.From requirements to manufacturing handover: electronics, firmware, mechanics, prototypes, verification and test systems on request.
Technologies
Microcontrollers
SoC and FPGA hardware
Operating systems
Protocols
High-speed interfaces
Tools
Process
We agree the scope and review points at the start. You can join with existing requirements, designs or prototypes and receive documented results.
Functional and non-functional requirements, interfaces, standards, cost targets, quantities and risks written down and agreed.Interfaces, standards, cost targets, quantities and risks written down and agreed.
We select the MCU, SoC or FPGA, define the software architecture, power, EMC and mechanical concept, and identify second sources for critical components.
Schematic, layout, board bring-up, drivers and application firmware on target hardware, with mechanics as machined or printed parts.Schematic, layout, board bring-up, drivers and application firmware on target hardware, with machined or printed mechanics.
Signal integrity, EMC pre-compliance and functional tests, with measured results compared to the requirements.Signal integrity, EMC pre-compliance and functional tests against the requirements.
We coordinate manufacturing data with the manufacturing partners and resolve open points. You receive the agreed design files, source code and documentation.
Common questions
We develop electronics and PCB layouts, real-time firmware and embedded Linux, mechanics and prototypes for embedded products. For complete product projects, test-system design and build can be included in the scope. We optimize products for manufacturing and support handover to manufacturing partners.
Yes. We start from your existing hardware, requirements or codebase. Typical partial engagements are board bring-up, drivers and BSPs, firmware architecture, embedded Linux integration, EMC-driven layout changes, production readiness reviews and debugging of existing devices.
Yes. We build embedded Linux systems with Yocto and Buildroot for target hardware, including board support packages, device-tree configuration and kernel drivers for ARM SoC platforms such as AMD Zynq UltraScale+ and Intel SoC FPGAs. We also develop associated bare-metal firmware for the target system.
Yes. Obsolescence management is a core hardware service: drop-in replacement selection, redesign for modern components, cost reduction through component consolidation and alternative sourcing, and long-term availability planning. External interfaces and form factor stay unchanged where the product requires it.
Yes. We design and build production test systems for circuit boards and complete assemblies. Scope can include mechanical fixtures, electrical adapters and wiring, test sequences, measurements and per-unit test records. For new products, we can develop the test system alongside the product on request.
Design files, source code, test reports and documentation delivered for your project belong to you at handover. Fermium keeps no rights to the product-specific design.
Contact
Describe the device, its current stage and the main requirements.
Patrick Walther
Founder
