Semiconductor - Hardware Design Services

HARDWARE DESIGN

Sasken has proven design methodologies in designing multi-layer analog/RF/high speed digital, mixed signal and high power PCBs boards to ensure first pass success. Sasken’s hardware design capabilities and lab capacity have been built and refined over two decades and enriched with partnerships to provide spec-to-product engineering services to clients.

We ensure that all PCB designs are analyzed thoroughly for timing, signal integrity, power, heat dissipation (thermal compliance), and EMC/EMI compliance.

Board design from specifications, prototype development, board bring up and integration in products
FPGA board designs for performance evaluation
Board redesigns/respins to replace obsolete components, value engineering for cost
Reduction or performance improvements
Firmware development including Post/diagnostics, boot code, board support packages
(BSPs), and device drivers for a wide variety of on-board and external interfaces

USER INTERFACE AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

Sasken has been involved in turnkey industrial design projects for over ten years, from strategy formulation to product commercialization. We provide customers a platform to probe further into the consumer’s world and bring about fundamental changes in the way a product or a service is experienced. The user experience design practice at Sasken has recently been resourced to provide complete solutions – from innovating user experiences to designing marketing strategies for applications and services.

User research
Technology landscaping
Trend forecasting
Strategic design management
Multi-generation application and product planning services
Innovation and ideation (conceptualization)
Prototyping and field testing
DFx (manufacturing/assembly/recyclability)
Mechanical design
Mechanical engineering and tooling
- Visual identity and brand design services
- Design of collaterals (user manuals/training modules)
- Packaging solutions

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Sasken provides services in the area of design for manufacturing and assembly and design for harsh environments. Our teams are equipped with the latest design software tools and a wide range of high-end measurement devices for environmental, mechanical, material measurements, and testing.

Mechanics conceptualization
Detailed design work
Design for manufacturing and assembly
Tooling support
Mould Flow analysis
Tolerance analysis
Manufacturing ramp-up support
Rapid prototyping using partner network
Mechanics and material testing

ELECTRONICS SYSTEM DESIGN

As part of our total product design portfolio, Sasken provides professional baseband, embedded and user interface, electronics design, and testing services for companies that are designing products requiring excellent hardware performance. The hardware laboratory is equipped with multi-channel oscilloscopes up to 6 GHz. We are equipped with USB performance testers and an infrared camera laboratory for thermal measurements. Sasken also has ESD testing capability and camera performance laboratory where we can measure camera, display, and ALS performance. Sasken’s combination of baseband expertise and hardware laboratory facilities offers professional services for design and testing purposes.

Hardware conceptualization and definition
Baseband design
Hardware user interface design
Embedded electronics design
Camera, display and ALS verification measurements
Hardware performance testing and verification
Subjective tests, analysis and field tests

PCB LAYOUT DESIGN

Sasken provides professional printed circuit board and layout design for electronics and wireless products. The board design team uses Zuken, Mentor Graphics and PADS tools and is familiar with flex and multi-layer designs. Sasken has excellent board design competences for high frequency signals and signal integrity. All design work is done in cooperation with hardware and mechanics engineers to ensure high performance and quality of designed board.

PCB Layout design
Component placement and design
Mobile handset engine board design: cellular and satellite communication
Base Station board design
Macro boards
Wing boards and flex board (FPC) design
RF block design
Test board design
Design for board assembly and manufacturing
Manufacturing documentation
Board manufacturing and assembly support

HARDWARE TESTING

RF Performance
Antenna Design Verification and Testing
Audio Measurements
HWUI Testing
Environmental Testing
Mechanical Testing
Reliability Testing Automated Tester Solution

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What hardware design services does Sasken provide?

Sasken provides comprehensive spec-to-product engineering services, including board design from specifications, prototype development, and hardware integration. The company specializes in designing multi-layer analog, RF, high-speed digital, mixed signal, and high-power PCBs. Additionally, they offer board redesigns to replace obsolete components or improve system performance.

How are signal integrity and thermal compliance managed in PCB designs?

All PCB designs undergo thorough analysis for signal integrity, timing, power, and thermal compliance to ensure first-pass success. Specialized labs use USB performance testers and infrared cameras for thermal measurements, and multi-channel oscilloscopes to verify high-speed hardware performance. This rigorous process ensures all designs meet strict EMC/EMI compliance standards.

What specific PCB layout capabilities does Sasken offer?

Sasken offers professional PCB layout design for multi-layer, flex, and high-frequency signal boards used in wireless products. These capabilities support several critical hardware applications, such as:

Mobile handset engine board design for cellular and satellite communication.
Base station, macro, and wing board designs.
RF block and test board design.

What hardware testing and verification facilities are available?

The hardware testing facilities include specialized laboratories for RF performance, antenna design verification, and audio measurements. These labs are equipped with multi-channel oscilloscopes up to 6 GHz and performance testers for USB and camera systems. These resources enable comprehensive environmental, mechanical, and reliability testing for complex electronics.

Mobile handset engine board design for cellular and satellite communication.
Base station, macro, and wing board designs.
RF block and test board design.

Does Sasken offer industrial design and mechanical engineering?

Sasken provides turnkey industrial design and mechanical engineering from initial mechanics conceptualization to manufacturing ramp-up support. The mechanical teams focus on design for manufacturing, assembly, and harsh environments. Key services include mould flow analysis, tolerance analysis, and rapid prototyping using a partner network.

What tools are used for professional printed circuit board layout?

Professional PCB and layout designs are created using industry-standard tools like Zuken, Mentor Graphics, and PADS. The design teams collaborate closely with hardware and mechanics engineers to ensure high performance. This integrated approach ensures that the final board layout meets all technical specifications and manufacturing documentation requirements.

Hardware Design

HARDWARE DESIGN

USER INTERFACE AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ELECTRONICS SYSTEM DESIGN

PCB LAYOUT DESIGN

HARDWARE TESTING

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