FPGA Design Services

We treat timing closure as an engineering task from day one, not a final implementation step. We define timing constraints early in the project, analyze critical paths throughout development, and optimize RTL, pipelining, clock domain crossings, and resource utilization before fine-tuning placement and routing. We also perform static timing analysis, post-synthesis and post-route timing analysis, and validation on target hardware to ensure the design consistently meets its performance targets across the specified operating conditions.

We do. We can take over existing FPGA projects at any stage, whether they need bug fixes, timing closure, resource optimization, feature upgrades, migration to a new FPGA family, or a complete redesign. We begin by reviewing the RTL, constraints, IP cores, toolchain, and verification environment to identify technical risks and performance bottlenecks. Based on this assessment, we prepare a clear rework plan and implement the required improvements while preserving stable, well-tested functionality whenever possible.

The timeline depends on the complexity of the design, target FPGA, interfaces, verification scope, and whether new hardware is required.

Integrating a straightforward IP core or modifying existing logic takes 4 to 6 weeks. Mid-level projects involving custom data path architectures or high-speed interfaces typically require 2 to 4 months. Advanced, turnkey solutions—covering multi-layer PCB design, complex DSP algorithms, and rigorous hardware verification—can take 6 months or more.

After reviewing your requirements, we define the project scope, establish a realistic schedule, and provide regular progress updates throughout development.

We work with both licensed IP cores from FPGA manufacturers like Xilinx and Altera, and open-source cores from repositories such as OpenCores, adapting them to the specific FPGA family used in your project. Cores we've worked with include:

• Cortex-M
• MicroBlaze
• PicoBlaze
• Nios II processor
• FIFO controller
• DMA controller
• SPI
• Quad SPI
• UART
• I2C
• CAN
• USB 2.0
• USB 3.0
• PCI Bus
• SDRAM
• DDR
• DDR2
• DDR3
• SD/MMC controller
• HDMI
• Interrupt controller

Yes. We validate FPGA designs through functional simulation, static timing analysis, and hardware validation. Our process includes pre- and post-implementation checks to ensure timing closure and correct interface operation. We also test designs on development boards using logic analyzers to identify issues early and reduce development risk.

Yes. We have experience with a range of SoC platforms that combine FPGA fabric and ARM processors, including AMD Xilinx Zynq and Intel Cyclone V SoC devices. Our team handles hardware/software co-design, offloading time-critical tasks such as DSP and digital filtering to the FPGA fabric while running Linux or an RTOS on the ARM processor. We use AXI interconnects for high-speed, low-latency data sharing between the CPU and programmable logic.

An ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) is designed for a specific function and can't be modified after manufacturing. An FPGA, by contrast, can be reprogrammed for different applications even after deployment. ASICs are typically chosen for high-volume products that require maximum performance and low power consumption, while FPGAs are preferred when flexibility, faster development, or future design updates are important.