Embedded Hardware & Software Engineering for Connected Products
DNCL Technologies is a reliable Product Engineering partner that designs and builds embedded systems end-to-end — from schematic and PCB layout to firmware, drivers, and application software.
Embedded Engineering Services
Full-stack embedded capability across hardware and software.
Embedded Hardware Services
- Schematic design & component selection
- PCB layout & design for manufacturing
- Power supply & battery management design
- Sensor & analog front-end integration
- Wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi, BLE, LoRa, cellular)
- Prototype build & bring-up
- Hardware validation & compliance testing
- DFM/DFT-aware board design
Embedded Software Services
- Firmware development (bare-metal & RTOS)
- Device driver development
- Bootloader & OTA update design
- Communication protocol stacks (BLE, MQTT, Modbus)
- Embedded Linux & Yocto customization
- Board support package (BSP) development
- Power optimization & low-power firmware
- Embedded software testing & validation
- Cloud connectivity & IoT integration
SoC Bring-up & Board Support
Beyond board design, we take custom SoC-based hardware from silicon to running software.
Board Support & Bring-up
- Board support package (BSP) development for custom SoCs
- Linux and RTOS bring-up on new hardware
- Early SDK development for platform partners
- Peripheral driver development (I2C, SPI, USB, display)
- Secure boot & bootloader configuration
On-Chip Firmware & Bring-up Support
- Firmware development for on-chip processors
- Clock, power, and reset sequencing on custom boards
- Hardware diagnostics & bring-up test scripts
- Debug tooling (JTAG/SWD) setup & bring-up support
- Field issue triage back to hardware or firmware root cause
Reliable Hardware, Validated Before It Ships
Every board and firmware build is bench-tested by the same engineers who designed it — not handed off blind. That hands-on ownership is why product teams trust DNCL as a dependable long-term embedded partner, from first prototype through production.
- Same engineers own hardware, firmware, and bring-up
- Bench validation before every hand-off milestone
- DFM-aware layout to avoid costly respins
- Ongoing post-launch support, not a one-time handoff
Our Embedded Design Process
From concept to production-ready hardware and firmware.
Concept & Architecture
We define system architecture, component selection, and connectivity strategy.
Schematic & PCB Design
Detailed schematic capture and DFM-aware PCB layout for reliable manufacturing.
Firmware Development
Bare-metal or RTOS firmware, drivers, and communication stacks built for your hardware.
Testing & Validation
Hardware validation, compliance checks, and firmware test coverage before release.
Production Support
Bring-up support, field issue triage, and OTA update rollout after launch.
Technologies & Platforms
Tools and platforms our embedded teams work with every day.
Why Teams Choose DNCL for Embedded Design
What sets us apart as a dependable, long-term embedded engineering partner — not just a typical contract shop.
Hardware + Firmware, One Team
Board and firmware decisions are made together, avoiding costly hardware-software mismatches late in the project.
DFM-First Approach
Every board is designed with manufacturing and testability in mind from the first layout revision.
Silicon-to-Software Bring-up
We take custom SoC hardware all the way to running Linux/RTOS software, not just a schematic handoff.
Post-Launch Support
We stay engaged after production for field issue triage, OTA rollouts, and design revisions.
"They took our concept sketch to a certified, manufacturable board in under four months — including firmware."
— Hardware Lead, IoT Startup ClientWhere We Apply It
Embedded systems we've helped design and ship.
Product Engineering FAQs
Common questions about our embedded engineering engagements.