Board Design Solutions

Board Design & Development Services

SLN offers design and development services for high precision analog, high-speed digital, and mixed-signal systems ranging from standalone boards to high-reliability open bus architecture based boards.

SLN not only designs products but also manufactures first prototypes, performs testing, provides first article inspection services, and undertakes production services.

End-to-end capability from concept, prototype, validation to production ensures reduced risk and faster time to deployment.

Domain Expertise & Engineering Capability

Our domain exposure includes embedded systems, communication systems, signal processing systems, and control systems. SLN develops supporting algorithms, simulations, and validation frameworks tailored for the desired end use.

To support design and delivery, SLN demonstrates strong competence in mathematical modeling, data analysis, feasibility studies, system development, performance analysis, and rapid prototyping.

High Reliability Design & Analysis

Power Analysis
Thermal Analysis
Structural Analysis
FMECA
MTBF Estimation
Signal Integrity (Pre & Post PCB Routing)
These analyses eliminate hardware design errors prior to fabrication, significantly reducing redesign cycles and overall development cost.

Interfaces & Board Standards

SLN carries out physical, data link, and control interface layer designs. Our proven expertise includes industry-standard board architectures and high-speed digital platforms.

VPX, VME, FMC, XMC
PMC, cPCI, COMe
High-Speed Processors & FPGAs
DAC / ADC Interfaces
DDR II / DDR III / QDR
Ethernet, PCIe, USB

Board Design Competencies

High Density / Complex Digital
High Precision Analog / Mixed Signal
Power Supplies
Backplane Modules
Rigid-Flex

Product Realization & Supply Chain Practices

SLN’s design and development processes are validated by international customers. Product realization best practices ensure smooth sourcing and timely execution.

  • BOM release at three stages – Preliminary, Interim, Final
  • Early identification of long-lead components
  • Advance sourcing of critical parts
  • Reduced downstream delays and faster turnarounds

Design & Simulation Tools

Design

Library Management
Mentor Graphics – Library Manager
Schematic Design
Mentor Graphics – DxDesigner
Layout Design
Mentor Graphics – Expedition PCB
Layout Verification
HyperLynx DRC
Output
PCB & OrCAD GerbTool
Structural Analysis
ANSYS

Simulation

Pre-Layout SI
HyperLynx LineSim
Post-Layout SI
HyperLynx BoardSim
Power Integrity
HyperLynx Power Integrity
RF Simulation
ADS – Agilent Technologies
Thermal Simulation
Thermal Analysis Tools