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Design Services

Northwest Logic provides a complete set of design services.


Specification

During the Specification phase we use our in-depth IP Core knowledge and system expertise to specify a solution which optimally meets our customer's requirements. In many ways the Specification phase is the most important project phase. A solid specification ensures the right project endpoint is set and provides a roadmap to get there. Northwest Logic's Specification services include:

  • Requirements Analysis
  • Architecture and Algorithm Development
  • Logic/Board/Software Partitioning
  • Performance/Power/Cost trade-offs
  • Specification and Test Plan Generation

IP Core Customization

Northwest Logic can taylor its IP Cores to a particular set of customer requirements. Northwest Logic's IP Core Customization services include:

  • Feature Enhancement
  • Timing Optimization
  • Interface-Specific Wrappers
  • PCI Express PHY Integration
  • DDR PHY Process Migration

Logic Development

Northwest Logic can provide additional logic with our IP Cores to enable customers to quickly develop their ASIC / FPGA designs. Northwest Logic's Logic Development services include:

  • High-performance, high-quality logic development
    • Utilize fully synchronous design practices
    • Self checking, regressive test benches
    • Logic pipelining optimized to meet timing
    • ASIC-level code coverage
  • IP Integration (Third-Party & Northwest Logic)
  • Northwest Logic & Third Party IP Core integration
  • Turn-key FPGA Design
  • Verilog and VHDL Coding

Board Development

Northwest Logic performs quick-turn board developments for a wide range of applications. Northwest Logic's Board Development services include:

  • Schematics and Layout
  • Signal Integrity Analysis
  • PCI Express, PCI-X, PCI Interfaces
  • High Speed Memory Interfaces
  • High Pin Count ASICs & FPGAs
  • Quick-Turn Prototype Builds

Software Development

Northwest Logic can provide the software needed to make the hardware work. Northwest Logic's Software Development services include:

  • Applications: Real-Time Embedded and GUI
  • Processors: x86, PowerPC, ARM, AVR, PIC, NIOS, MicroBlaze
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
  • Device Drivers: PCI, Ethernet, Serial, etc.
  • Languages: C, Visual Basic & C, Tcl, Perl

Integration & Test

During the Integration & Test phase, Northwest Logic collaborates with our customer to full integrate, test, certify and hand-off the design. Northwest Logic's Integration & Test services include:

  • System Integration & Test
  • PCI-SIG Certification Support
  • Documentation And Training
  • On-Site And Remote Support
  • Well Equipped Lab

Project Management

Our #1 goal is to meet all of your project requirements including performance, cost, and schedule while eliminating surprises. To accomplish this goal, we follow a formal project management process including:

  • Design Specifications & Test Plans
  • Internal Coding Standards
  • Formal Design Reviews
  • Weekly Status Reports and Conference Calls