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Working with First Contact Engineering - The Process

Each project is different, but a typical project starts with an intial meeting with a client where we discuss the project objectives, usually in terms of a product and the product requirements.

The next step is for First Contact or the client to generate a list of requirements for the product.

Based on the requirements, we will generate a proposal, including a statement of work (SOW) estimating the schedule and costs for developing the product.

Depending on the product complexity and the project objectives, the project may include a single phase or multiple phases including:

Architectural development
Prototypes, proof-of-concept
Alpha units - final form factor
Beta units - for field trial and compliance testing
Pre-production units
Production

Sample Projects

Here is a list of some of the products we have worked on:

802.11b access point
Wireless mouse and keyboard
Bluetooth streaming audio product
Wireless audio OEM modules using FM stereo broadcast at 900 MHz. Used with surround sound speakers, wireless headphones and MP3 players.
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) for public safety
Wireless weather station
GPS/cellular wristwatch for tracking children
802.11b network adapter
Fixed wireless system for broadband internet access
Point-to-point gigabit data rate radio link
Data radio integrated with GPS for operation over cellular networks
Satellite modems for high speed data communications over VSAT networks
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Capabilities

RF Engineering - Embedded Systems - Mechanical Design

All of the skills and facilities for RF and wireless product design are in-house. Three labs with RF test equipment, modeling tools, machine shop and prototyping facilites. We can take a product from concept to production.

Our software engineering team are deeply experienced in embedded systems software development, with a focus on the development of custom software for wireless systems. We specialize in the prototyping and rapid development of highly-optimized software/firmware, allowing the use of lower-cost hardware while gaining the flexibility and maintainability.

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