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The industrial sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by the demand for smarter, more efficient, and interconnected systems. Key challenges include ensuring reliable communication across complex networks, power efficiency, and integrating advanced automation technologies while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

PLC2 supports the industrial market by addressing these challenges with innovative solutions tailored to industrial automation and communication, power electronics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and more.
By leveraging our expertise in FPGA design, embedded systems, and real-time applications, we empower industries to overcome technical barriers and achieve seamless integration.

Our Core Competencies

Serial communication interfaces and protocols

Bus applications implementing I²C, II²S, SPI,
1-Wire, RS232/UART, RS485, CAN, EtherCat, etc. including customer-specific modifications.

Data conversion interfaces

ADC and DAC interfacing (high speed SPI, multi-channel SPI).

Real-time signal processing

High-speed signal processing like filtering, FFT, data reduction, and correlation.

Model-based signal verification

Analog and digital input data modelling for verification (e.g. waveform generators) using high-level modeling.

Output compliance and verification

Analog and digital output verifier for verification.

Motion control systems

High precision motion control.

Embedded networked control systems

Multi-node equipment monitoring and control utilizing Ethernet, PCIe, CAN or USB interconnect technology.

Real-time data visualization

Visualizing live-monitoring data with Grafana / Prometheus.

FPGA-based motion control and transformation

Integration of proprietary customer IP blocks for servo control and rotary encoders. Coordinate system conversions in programmable logic (cartesian to polar and vice-versa).

Our Experience

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Integration of communication stacks for industrial networks

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Technology porting from software to programmable logic or vice versa

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FPGA design migration to newer technology nodes

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FPGA design updates to newer tool chain versions (e.g. Vivado project or PetaLinux upgrades) incl. IP core upgrades

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FPGA design porting to alternative products

We Operate in the Following Markets

 

We have been able to demonstrate our special development skills to our customers since the company was founded in 1995 with many innovative developments.

 

How can we help?

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FAQ

01. What markets are served?

Mainly industry, automotive, defense, robotics, medical, and edge AI.

02. How can I initiate a Development Service project?

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.

03. What is the typical range of Development Service projects?

Several weeks to more than a year.

04. What is the typical lead time?

Preferably contact is established 3-6 months ahead of the project. In urgent cases, we can react within 2-4 weeks.

05. What can I expect as expertise?

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. How can we cooperate?

We can work as an extended workbench with the customer, collaborate in development teams, or just deliver according to a specification.

07. Is there also project management and process assurance?

Yes, we offer complete project management, risk management, and process assurance along the project.

08. Are trainers involved in 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.