System Architecture & Hardware Co-Design for Scalable Platforms
From architecture to validation, we co-design systems for performance, reliability, and scale.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Integrated capabilities across design, layout, signal integrity, power integrity, and system bring-up.
Architecture & Partitioning
- End-to-end system block definition and functional decomposition
- Planning of compute, memory hierarchy, and interconnect topology
- FPGA/SoC partitioning across logic, clocks, resets, and IP subsystems
- Cost-aware BOM planning and strategic component selection
High-Speed Schematic Design
- Schematics for PCIe Gen5/Gen6, CXL 3.0, JESD204x, MIPI, Display, and Ethernet
- Design of complex multi-rail power architectures and sequencing logic
- Low-jitter clock tree and reference clock design
- Protection, isolation, and redundancy for mission-critical reliability
PCB Layout & Routing
- Design of high-layer-count HDI PCBs (10–20+ layers)
- Controlled-impedance routing for high-speed differential interfaces
- Precise length matching, skew control, and topology tuning
- Thermal relief strategies and copper balance optimization
- EMI/EMC-conscious layout practices
SI/PI (Signal & Power Integrity)
- Pre-layout signal integrity planning and stack-up validation
- Post-layout analysis including eye diagrams and crosstalk evaluation
- Power delivery network (PDN) modeling and optimisation
- Readiness for industry compliance (PCIe, CXL, JESD, Display, avionics standards)
System Bring-Up & Validation
- Hardware bring-up using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
- Firmware initialization, boot validation, and diagnostics
- Thermal, environmental, and long-duration reliability testing
- Development of production and manufacturing test strategies
EXAMPLE SYSTEMS
A snapshot of platforms designed, engineered, and brought to production by Logic Fruit.
VPX Single-Board Computers (Kritin Family)
What we built:
High-performance 6U VPX SBCs integrating multi-core compute, FPGA acceleration, high-speed I/O, and flexible video/data interfaces.
High-performance 6U VPX SBCs integrating multi-core compute, FPGA acceleration, high-speed I/O, and flexible video/data interfaces.
Engineering highlights:
- 6U VPX architecture with high-density, controlled-impedance PCB
- PCIe Gen4/Gen5 fabric for high-throughput data movement
- Multi-core compute with FPGA/video acceleration options
- ARINC 818-enabled high-speed video and display integration
- Ruggedized power, thermal, and mechanical design for airborne use
Aquila Data Acquisition Platform
What we built:
Scalable DAQ chassis with synchronized multi-channel acquisition and built-in signal conditioning for high-speed analog data capture.
Scalable DAQ chassis with synchronized multi-channel acquisition and built-in signal conditioning for high-speed analog data capture.
Engineering highlights:
- Rack-mount DAQ with EtherCAT sync and scalable up to hundreds of channels
- Built-in programmable signal conditioning per channel
- Supports diverse sensor inputs (pressure, temperature, voltage, flow)
- High-rate acquisition with 16-bit ADC sampling and modular expansion
High Data Rate Recorder (HDRR)
What we built:
A high-throughput receiver/recorder engineered for demanding RF, sensor fusion, and signal intelligence applications.
A high-throughput receiver/recorder engineered for demanding RF, sensor fusion, and signal intelligence applications.
Engineering highlights:
- Multi-channel high-rate data capture
- High-speed Ethernet & PCIe data paths
- FPGA-based real-time processing
- Optimized thermal and airflow design
Avant G70 Mini Board (PCIe Mini Platform)
What we built:
Compact PCIe‑based mini board enabling rapid prototyping, high‑speed interface testing, and connectivity exploration using the Lattice Avant G70 FPGA.
Compact PCIe‑based mini board enabling rapid prototyping, high‑speed interface testing, and connectivity exploration using the Lattice Avant G70 FPGA.
Engineering highlights:
- PCIe Gen3/Gen4 connectivity with x1/x2/x4 support.
- 10G and 1G Ethernet via SFP+ and RJ45 interfaces.
- MIPI CSI and FMC expansion for camera and peripheral interfaces.
- Onboard LPDDR4 memory and clock/power management for high‑performance tasks
Build High-Performance Systems with Logic Fruit
Accelerate your system development with proven architecture and layout flows for predictable, production-grade performance.