Telecom - Modem Software Development Services

MODEM SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Sasken has been at the helm of providing technologies that have enabled global telecom leaders to build cutting edge solutions over the last two decades. Sasken’s experience in terrestrial communication – from wireline technologies to the latest wireless technologies of LTE and 5G – has enabled global leaders to build cutting-edge solutions over the last two decades. The company was the first to market 3G wireless protocol stack component system with simultaneous voice and browsing capabilities and demonstrated 2G and 3G protocol stack components in early 2000. Currently, Sasken provides embedded engineering for modem in design and development of new technologies, 5G and Advanced LTE, multi-level enhancement and maintenance support engagement for existing technologies and platforms for an entire range of modems from 2G to 4G for semiconductor companies.

Our modem technologies expertise spans terrestrial, public safety, railways and satellite segments technologies of 5G, LTE , WCDMA, TD-SCDMA and GMR1/GMR2-3G, GSM/GPRS/Edge, TETRA, DMR, and GSM-R.

NEW PLATFORMS INTRODUCTIONS

L1 FW and Algorithms, Protocol Stack (L2, L3) and L4 for multi-modem platforms consisting of 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G technologies
Porting of 2G, 3G, 4G on to new 5G Tri-mode platforms
Testing ownership for Development, System Integration and System Testing, Pre-Certifications
Certifications (GCF/PTCRB, LAB, NV-IOT, Operator LAB and Field Testing)
Primary/Derivative HW Reference Designs for product validation, development environment testing, pre-certifications and certifications, and customer demo
Hardware Development Kit and Software Development Kit for OEMs

CUSTOMER PRODUCT ENGINEERING (ENHANCEMENT/MAINTENANCE/CUSTOMER SUPPORT)

Complete platform software maintenance for board support and engineering
Ownership of platform maintenance for L1 FW, protocol stack and customer interface layers
Feature enhancements to support new services and 3GPP change requests
Automation of test methods to improve validation and productization support
Test coverage improvement and continuous validation
Bug fix and customer support

DERIVATIVE PLATFORMS

New feature additions
Deriving new platforms from main platform to address adjacent segments
Reference design for derivative platforms for certifications and customer demo
Hardware Development Kit and Software Development Kit for OEMs
Validation and Productization support
Customer engineering support/maintenance

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is modem software development?

Modem software development is the process of creating embedded engineering solutions that enable devices to communicate over cellular networks. This involves designing protocol stacks and firmware for technologies like 5G or LTE. These services ensure that hardware components can effectively process data and voice signals across various global telecommunication standards.

What wireless technologies does Sasken support for modem development?

Sasken supports a wide range of wireless technologies including 5G, Advanced LTE, WCDMA, and GSM. Their expertise also extends to specialized segments like public safety and satellite communications using TETRA and GMR standards. This comprehensive support allows global leaders to build cutting-edge solutions for both terrestrial and non-terrestrial communication networks.

What levels of the modem protocol stack are covered in development services?

Development services cover the entire modem protocol stack, including Layer 1 (L1) firmware, Layer 2 (L2), and Layer 3 (L3). Additionally, Sasken provides support for Layer 4 (L4) for multi-modem platforms consisting of 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies. This full-stack coverage ensures seamless integration between physical hardware and the high-level application interfaces required for modern connectivity.

How does Sasken support 5G modem technology implementation?

Sasken supports 5G implementation by providing embedded engineering for modem design and porting existing 3G or 4G technologies onto new 5G tri-mode platforms. They also handle multi-level enhancement and maintenance support for these advanced systems. This helps semiconductor companies transition to 5G while maintaining compatibility with legacy cellular network infrastructures.

What types of modem testing and certification services are available?

Modem services include comprehensive testing ownership for development, system integration, pre-certifications, and final certifications such as GCF and PTCRB. Testing also covers:

Network operator lab testing
Field testing in real-world environments
NV-IOT validation

These processes ensure that modem software meets strict global standards for device interoperability and performance.

Can existing modem platforms be enhanced for new services?

Yes, existing modem platforms can be enhanced through feature additions and software maintenance to support new 3GPP change requests. Developers often create derivative platforms from a main architecture to address adjacent market segments. This approach allows companies to extend the lifecycle of their hardware while introducing new capabilities for evolving telecommunication needs.

Modem Software Development

MODEM SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

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CUSTOMER PRODUCT ENGINEERING (ENHANCEMENT/MAINTENANCE/CUSTOMER SUPPORT)

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