Category: Hardware Development

EMV problems with industrial printed circuit boards

Lightning over a ship on the water symbolizes EMC

EMV is rarely the primary topic at the beginning of a development project. EMV problems are insidious and only appear long after the initial development iterations. In the early stages, functionality, component selection, and PCB layout are the focus. However, if EMV requirements are not considered from the start…

ITAR & Electronics: Critical Components and Dual-Use

Airplane cockpit with instrument displays and manual controls; example of embedded hardware in electronics systems.

Especially in the military sector, electronics development is subject to strict regulatory requirements. Two of the most important U.S. regulations are the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). „ITAR electronics“ therefore means that the electronics contain components that are subject to ITAR rules. They…

Outsource embedded systems?

Network of linked user icons – symbolic image for cybersecurity and embedded service providers

Many technology companies invest a significant portion of their development resources in activities that create little differentiation for the actual product. For many decision-makers, it is therefore already clear today: outsourcing embedded systems is not a disgrace, but a success factor for products with a high...

Competency Profile of Service Providers for Embedded Systems in Armaments and Defense

Workstation with multiple monitors and large screen displays monitoring data – embedded software and electronics

What must an electronics service provider for defense be capable of? Electronics are a central component of modern military systems. Sensor technology, communication systems, control units, autonomous platforms, or electronic countermeasures are based on highly integrated hardware and software. Companies that work as development partners for such systems must therefore…