We Cover Every Stage of the Development Lifecycle
Supported by agile or waterfall project management and comprehensive process assurance.
This is our skillset for embedded Development Service:
Where your product innovation meets our technical expertise!
High-speed communication
In our PLC2 team, we have profound expertise with sophisticated high-speed transceiver technologies implementing solutions based on protocols like PCI Express, Ethernet, or Aurora.
Vision-based applications
We can build up your individual video processing pipeline, from capturing the high-speed video data via (de-)compression right down to video data processing and displaying.
Edge AI
You have already trained your custom AI model, and now need support to deploy and accelerate the model on AMD or other target technologies? We are the right partner for you.
Architecture planning & design review
We support you in architecture planning for complex systems including hardware / software co-design (design partitioning), with respect to customer requirements.
Support for certification process
With significant experience in the certification of both our own and customer products, we work with various standards, e.g. CE marking for hardware, DO-254 for aerospace and avionics, and ISO 13849 for robotics FPGA projects, including assessment of safe design as well as synthesis, implementation, timing, CRC, power, and IDF reports.
Automated test environments
For your projects we create automatic validation systems in simulation and using real hardware utilizing CI / CD technology. CMake is used as a platform independent tool. We are applying continuous integration driven-build, release, and verification processes for all customer projects using GitLab CI.
Seamless project porting & migration
For maximum flexibility and performance, we provide chip-to-chip porting, cross-vendor migration, and architecture switching of embedded software and firmware.
Security consulting for embedded systems
Offering consulting and process advisory, we help you optimize your security strategies and ensure compliance with our experts’ insights and upcoming regulations such as EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
Real-World FPGA and Embedded Development Use Cases
Your Collaboration with Us
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Close and open cooperation
Close and open cooperation is essential for us. Recording the requirements helps both your company and us. Only by doing this we can achieve the best possible result in accordance with your wishes.
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Our unique quality
The combination of project support and the possibility of transferring expertise through our professional training makes PLC2 your unique partner for development service projects.
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Latest technologies
Thanks to our close and decades-long partnership with AMD, and our status as Embedded Platinum Partner, we have access to the latest technologies and information, which we can use directly in your project.

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The advantage for you
Thanks to our expertise, our decades of experience and our manpower, we shorten your time to market.
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01. How do I choose the right FPGA and embedded development partner?
Choosing the right FPGA development partner requires expertise in FPGA and SoC technologies, proven experience in hardware and software development, and a structured approach to verification and validation. Your partner should be able to support your project from system architecture through implementation and testing.
PLC2 Design provides FPGA and embedded systems development services across the entire development lifecycle. Our engineers combine hands-on project experience with expertise in AMD FPGA and adaptive SoC technologies, embedded software, high-speed interfaces, and industry-specific development requirements.
See our Development approach.
02. What are the benefits of outsourcing FPGA and embedded development?
Outsourcing FPGA and embedded development provides access to specialized engineering expertise, additional development capacity, and established design and verification processes. This can help reduce technical risks, overcome resource constraints, and accelerate time to market.
PLC2 Design supports companies with individual development tasks or complete projects, covering system architecture, implementation, verification, and validation. Our flexible approach allows us to complement existing engineering teams or take responsibility for defined development work packages.
Explore our Development Service use case examples to see how PLC2 applies its engineering expertise to real-world development challenges.
03. Which markets does PLC2 serve in the area of FPGA and Embedded Development Service?
Mainly industry, automotive, defense, robotics, medical, and Edge AI.
04. What does the AMD Embedded Partner Program Premium badge stand for?
PLC2 is an AMD Embedded Premier Partner and has achieved the highest level of partnership with AMD (formerly Xilinx) within their Embedded Partner program. With this partnership, PLC2 demonstrate a commitment to excellence in business processes, technical competency, product quality, and support, and are recognized for our expertise in utilizing AMD’s adaptive computing technologies.
05. What expertise can I expect from PLC2 as an FPGA and Embedded Development Service partner?
Requirements capture; design and validation of IP blocks, integration of 3rd-Party IP blocks; porting to newer FPGA-technologies; Zynq7000 and MPSoC based systems; systems architecture; bare metal, RTOS and Embedded Linux software; high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Multi 10G Ethernet, USB, DDR-RAM, …); timing constraints; assessment, correction, and justifications related to synthesis, timing, CDC, implementation, power reports; drivers and host-frontends and UIs.
06. Which FPGA and SoC platforms does PLC2 Design support?
PLC2 provides development services for FPGA, SoC, and MPSoC platforms, with extensive expertise in AMD technologies, including Zynq 7000 SoC, Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC, and Versal sdaptive SoC.
07. Can PLC2 Design develop high-speed data acquisition and real-time processing systems?
Yes. PLC2 Design develops high-speed data acquisition and real-time processing systems based on FPGA, SoC, and embedded technologies. Our expertise includes high-speed interfaces, sensor data acquisition, data buffering, synchronization, deterministic processing, storage, and high-bandwidth data transfer for applications such as robotics, automotive, industrial systems, and measurement technology.
08. How does PLC2 Design use CI / CD in FPGA and embedded development?
PLC2 Design integrates Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI / CD) into FPGA and embedded development workflows to automate build, release, and verification processes.
Using GitLab CI and CMake, we create automated test environments for simulation and hardware-based validation. These processes support reproducible builds, early error detection, and consistent verification throughout the development lifecycle.
09. Are PLC2 trainers involved in FPGA and Emebedded Development Service projects as well?
Yes, there is a strong interaction between trainers and Development Service personnel. Trainers act as team mentors, and they benefit from Development Service teams and their project experience.
10. What are the benefits of outsourcing FPGA and embedded development?
Outsourcing FPGA and embedded development provides access to specialized engineering expertise, additional development capacity, and established design and verification processes. This can help reduce technical risks, overcome resource constraints, and accelerate time to market.
PLC2 supports companies with individual development tasks or complete projects, covering system architecture, implementation, verification, and validation. Our flexible approach allows us to complement existing engineering teams or take responsibility for defined development work packages.
11. Can PLC2 Design join an FPGA or embedded development project at any stage?
Yes. PLC2 Design can support FPGA and embedded systems development at any stage of the development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture to design, implementation, simulation, integration, and validation.
Whether you need additional engineering capacity, specialized expertise, or support with specific technical challenges, our engineers can join ongoing projects and collaborate with your internal development team.
Explore our Development Lifecycle to see how PLC2 Design can support your project at each stage.
12. What is the typical range of FPGA and Embedded Development Service projects?
Depending on the scale of the project, from several weeks to more than a year.
13. How can I initiate an FPGA and Embedded Development Service project with PLC2?
Typically we start with a telecon to capture expectations and timeline, then an NDA is agreed and more detailed technical content and requirements are shared. We perform common requirements capture phase or directly quote the project on an hourly basis or fixed price basis.
14. How can we cooperate with PLC2 as an FPGA and Embedded Development Service partner?
We can work as an extended workbench with the customer, collaborate in development teams, or just deliver according to a specification.
15. How does PLC2 Design manage communication and coordination during development projects?
PLC2 Design coordinates development projects in close collaboration with the customer’s engineering team through direct calls, video meetings, and collaborative development tools such as Gitlab. Regular project updates, technical reviews, and clearly defined responsibilities help ensure transparency throughout the development process.
16. Are project management and process assurance included in PLC2s FPGA and Embedded Development Service projects?
Yes, we offer complete project management, risk management, and process assurance along the project.
17. How does PLC2 Design handle confidentiality and intellectual property in development projects?
PLC2 Design treats confidential project information and intellectual property with strict confidentiality. Before exchanging detailed technical information, we typically establish a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
Confidential designs, source code, technical documentation, and other proprietary information are handled according to the agreed contractual terms. Intellectual property rights and usage rights are defined in the project agreement to provide clarity for both parties.
Access to PLC2 Design’s office facilities is restricted to authorized personnel through an electronic access control system.
18. What is the typical lead time before an FPGA and Embedded Development Service project?
Preferably contact is established 3-6 months ahead of the project. In urgent cases, we can react within 2-4 weeks.
19. What FPGA IP cores and embedded products does PLC2 Design offer?
PLC2 Design develops specialized FPGA IP and embedded products for demanding data acquisition and processing applications. These include the L5 Lossless (De-)Compression IP for low-latency lossless data compression and the ADL-1000 high-performance data logger for recording and processing high-bandwidth data streams.
20. What competencies in FPGA and embedded Development services does PLC2 Design provide?
PLC2 Design provides engineering services for FPGA, SoC, and embedded systems development, including requirements engineering, system architecture, FPGA design, embedded software development, verification and validation, system integration, and testing. We support both individual development tasks and complete customer projects.