Flexible entry point
TQ provides selective support or takes over the complete hardware development process – depending on what your project requires.
Hardware Development
Whether you need support in individual development phases or want to outsource the entire electronics development process: TQ handles hardware development according to your requirements. Our experienced hardware development team combines in-depth expertise in microcontroller designs, power electronics, RF technology, interfaces, and analog technology. The result is well-designed, high-performance solutions, while you can fully focus on your core competencies.
Our services in hardware development
We offer you in-depth expertise in microcontroller designs, power electronics, RF technology, interfaces, and analog technology from a single source. Our hardware development ensures that you receive an optimal result with a clear focus on quality, efficiency, and manufacturability.
Microcontrollers & Processors
8- to 64-bit designs, multicore, and DSP – as module solutions and design-in. Coverage of all relevant architectures, form factors, and technologies.
Architectures:
- Arm®: Cortex-M/A
- x86: Intel Atom®, Intel® Core™, Intel® Core™ Ultra
- Power Architecture®: QorIQ®
Other Technologies:
- FPGAs & CPLDs
- DSPs
- Ultra Low Power Embedded Systeme
Memory & Storage
Design for volatile and non-volatile memory, including industrial-grade NAND flash solutions.
Display & Touchscreen
Integration of standard and custom displays with touch connectivity via multi-touch technologies.
Interfaces & Fieldbuses
Modular solution portfolio for industrial and consumer interfaces, ranging from high-speed interfaces such as 10 – 10,000 Mbit/s Ethernet or single-pair Ethernet to fieldbus protocols such as PROFIBUS, EtherCAT, and more.
Power Electronics & Power Supply
Development of switching regulators, power supplies, inverters, bidirectional converters, and chargers for a wide range of applications, such as industry, photovoltaics, agriculture, aviation, and more.
RF Technology & Wireless Technology
Development of wireless communication solutions for ISM bands, mobile communications, and navigation systems. Antenna optimization, RF path matching, and RF performance simulation. Use of modern communication technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, GNSS, RFID, NFC, and more.
Analog Technology & Measurement Technology
Signal acquisition, amplification, and conditioning for the detection, digitization, and precise processing of physical quantities for measurement systems in industrial environments.
Optoelectronics & Image Processing
Camera systems, autofocus, optical measurement technology, and evaluation of light quality for industrial image processing and communication applications.
Motor Controls
Hardware development for drive systems – from simple DC motors to complex brushless DC and stepper motor applications.
Our development process
Structured hardware development is the foundation for successful electronic products. At TQ, we follow a proven process – from the technical specification to the finished electronic assembly. Each phase is clearly defined, documented, and coordinated with you. This prevents surprises on the way to series maturity, while development risks are identified and addressed at an early stage. This makes hardware development more predictable and transparent.
Simulation & Tools
Electronic circuits are becoming increasingly complex in hardware development. That is why TQ makes targeted use of virtual simulation as early as the design phase. This allows the characteristics of an electronic assembly to be tested and optimized in advance before the first prototype is even produced.
Simulation tools
- SPICE
- HyperLynx
- FDTD
- ANSYS HFSS
- Flowterm
Areas of application
- Signal integrity
- EMC simulation
- Thermal analysis
- Power analysis
Your benefit
FAQs on Hardware Development
When does it make sense to outsource hardware development to TQ?
TQ supports both individual development tasks and the complete outsourcing of electronics development. Measurable benefits can already be achieved by supporting specific areas, such as circuit design, component selection, or simulation. An initial discussion is all it takes to define the right collaboration model together.
Which microcontroller architectures does TQ cover in electronics development?
TQ develops with all common microcontroller families – from Arm® Cortex-M and Cortex-A to Power Architecture® and x86 (Intel® Atom®, Core™, Core™ Ultra), as well as MSP430, PIC, 8051, and DSP processors. Both module solutions and custom design-in solutions are possible.
How does TQ ensure that the hardware design is suitable for production and testing?
Design for Manufacturing and Design for Testability criteria are taken into account from the very beginning of the development process. Since development and production are under one roof at TQ, feedback from assembly production flows directly into the design guidelines. Internal design reviews in every phase reduce redesign risks to a minimum.
Can TQ also support the selection of long-term available components?
Yes. Long-term availability is a critical factor, especially in industrial electronics. When selecting components, TQ systematically evaluates availability prospects and, in conjunction with our obsolescence management, can also develop alternative solutions for existing designs when components are discontinued.
Does TQ also support the approval and certification of the developed hardware?
Yes. At the TQ-Product-Compliance-Center, products are tested and validated under accreditation – alongside the development process. Services include EMC testing, product safety, environmental simulation, and international product certifications. This allows approval risks to be identified early and time to market to be shortened.
Our USPs
- Your reliable E²MS service provider since 1994
- End-to-end system expertise
- Owner-managed family business
- More than 300 qualified developers
- Certified for regulated markets
- In-house accredited test laboratory
