PLATFORM AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Sasken offers firmware development as a part of the SoC development as well as independent service for semiconductor clients. Our services span across overall system design, BSP/device driver development, middleware/framework development and OS. We also cater to the need of hardware-software integration, validation and test automation, thus encompassing the complete lifecycle of the product or solution.

MULTIMEDIA

  • Sasken’s multimedia solutions portfolio comprises an entire spectrum of software, frameworks and applications which are available on a range of widely used platforms such as ARM, DSP and FPGA that enable the delivery of rich multimedia content and unparalleled end user experience optimized for today’s chipsets and devices.
  • Speech - G.711, G.723.1, G.726/ADPCM, G.729 A/B, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AMR-WB+, GSM-HR, GSM-FR, GSM-EFR
  • Video - MPEG-1, MPEG-2 MP@HL, H.263, MPEG-4 SP, WMV1/8, WMV9 MP, H.263, H.264
  • Audio - MPEG-1 Layer 1 & 2, MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 / 4 AAC-LC, MPEG-2 / 4AAC+SBR, MPEG-4 AAC + SBR v2, MPEG-4 BSAC, WMA10 (Pro), WMA Voice, Dolby AC-3, SBC
  • Image - JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG, TIFF
  • Media Framework - Features: Media player, iPod, DLNA, YouTube, multiple input sources etc.
  • Audio post processing - Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Audio Equalization (AEQ) [10band], Automatic Gain Control (AGC), Call Progress Tone Generator, Sample Rate converter (SRC), Voice Activity Detector (VAD)
  • Video Processing and Analytics - Scaling, Resizing, Interlace to progressive conversion, video analytics

OS PORTING

  • Sasken offers migration and porting of operating systems across hardware platforms and middleware frameworks.

MODEM TELEPHONY

  • Sasken specializes in wireless protocol stacks and satellite modem protocol stacks. We provide services on 3GPP wireless protocol stacks, including development, platform Integration, field readiness, maintenance, and support. Sasken works on technologies such as GSM/GPRS/EDGE/ WCDMA/HSPA/LTE/TDS-CDMA.

POWER AND PERFORMANCE

  • Sasken offers to cater to the key challenges of system performance, latency issues of application, UI fluidity, connectivity, and multimedia issues among others.

CONNECTIVITY

  • Sasken provides services to add, upgrade or replace the connectivity components of a platform or design. Sasken has expertise in the following connectivity technologies – Bluetooth, WLAN, NFC, GPS and Ethernet AVB.

BSP CUSTOMIZATION

  • Sasken offers this expertise as platform enabler services to various semiconductor, handset, and device OEMs.

SECURITY

  • For semiconductor manufacturers, Sasken provides Applications and Framework, Device configuration, Peripheral policy management, Enterprise customization, Mobile device, Test and maintenance.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Sasken provides comprehensive platform services including SoC firmware development, Board Support Package (BSP) customization, and hardware-software integration. These services encompass the full product lifecycle, from initial system design and device driver development to validation and test automation. This approach ensures that semiconductor clients receive a fully functional and verified software-to-hardware interface.

Sasken’s multimedia solutions support diverse formats such as H.264 video, AAC-LC audio, and JPEG images across ARM, DSP, and FPGA platforms. Key capabilities include:

  • Media framework features: Media player, DLNA, and YouTube
  • Audio post processing: Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Audio Equalization (AEQ), and Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
  • Video processing: Scaling, Resizing, and Video Analytics

These tools enable the delivery of rich, optimized content for modern chipsets and devices.

Sasken offers migration and porting services for operating systems across various hardware platforms and middleware frameworks. This expertise allows manufacturers to adapt their software environments to new chipset architectures without losing performance. By handling OS porting, the firm ensures that the underlying system software remains stable and efficient during hardware transitions.

Sasken integrates various connectivity components including Bluetooth, WLAN (Wi-Fi), NFC (Near Field Communication), GPS, and Ethernet AVB (Audio Video Bridging) into semiconductor designs. The service focuses on adding, upgrading, or replacing these technologies to keep platforms current. This expertise helps device manufacturers maintain seamless wireless communication and location-based services across their product portfolios.

Sasken specializes in wireless protocol stacks including GSM, WCDMA, HSPA, and LTE, as well as satellite modem stacks. Services include development, platform integration, field readiness testing, and ongoing maintenance. This technical support ensures that modems meet 3GPP standards and perform reliably across diverse mobile and satellite communication networks.

Sasken provides security services such as device configuration, peripheral policy management, and enterprise customization for semiconductor manufacturers. These services include specialized testing and maintenance to protect frameworks and applications from vulnerabilities. By managing these security layers, the firm helps ensure that devices, platforms, and application software remain secure throughout their lifecycle.

Performance and power management are handled by addressing system latency, UI fluidity, and connectivity issues during development. Sasken focuses on optimizing these factors to ensure high-speed application responsiveness and efficient multimedia processing. This technical oversight helps manufacturers overcome hardware-specific challenges that could otherwise degrade the end-user experience.

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