Design Services

Embedded Design & Product Development for Performance-Critical Applications

We are a 100% U.S.-based company delivering end-to-end perception solutions that integrate sensors, connectivity, embedded processing, and AI. Since 1999, we have leveraged our cross-market experience to solve complex embedded design challenges across more than 500 customer projects.

Our services span full-cycle embedded product development. We work as an extension of your team using our proven Define, Design, Deploy methodology and DesignCore® Platforms to accelerate development and reduce risk. Engagements can include customer-owned IP, or programs that customize or license D3-owned IP to fit your application.

The D3 Embedded Advantage

Complete end-to-end system design and optimization spanning sensing, camera image tuning, radar algorithms and tuning, high-speed connectivity, embedded compute, and production-ready hardware.
Advanced edge AI and processing expertise across DSP, GPU, PVA, FPGA, ISP and AI accelerators for signal processing, perception, and real-time edge AI.
Proven product development process demonstrated to minimize your technical, schedule, and cost risk.
Strong industry partnerships providing access to innovative technology and expert support, allowing our team to succeed in difficult, specialized projects.
100% U.S.-based design, prototyping, and manufacturing allowing us to handle sensitive projects and secure supply chains (we also offer off-shore capabilities through partners if desired).

Hardware Design

We provide hardware design and engineering services from requirements through validation and production. Our expertise spans electronics, mechanical engineering, thermal design, photonics, mechatronics, and optics, including custom high-speed PCBA design to IPC Class 3 standards. We apply proven systems engineering and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) practices throughout development, with up-front BOM optimization and productization to ensure design compliance, supply-chain alignment, and a smooth transition to production.

Software Design

We develop and optimize embedded algorithms, applications, and firmware across the full perception stack on NVIDIA Jetson™, Texas Instruments including C7x DSP, Intel, and other leading platforms. Capabilities include full end to end camera integration and image tuning, radar integration and tuning, sensor fusion, connectivity, signal processing, and optimized edge AI across GPU, DSP, PVA, ISP, and other accelerators.

Our expertise spans Linux, ROS, and RTOS, with AI capabilities including custom model design, synthetic data generation and management, TensorRT optimization, and HDR-enabled AI pipelines. We unit-test software prior to integration and use regression testing to verify requirements.

PROVEN STAGE-GATE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

ISO 9001:2015 certified

Define

We work with you to develop product requirements and identify technical, cost, and schedule risks.

EVT

YOU RECEIVE:
ENGINEERING VERIFICATION TEST UNIT

Rapid proof of concept based on our DesignCore® Platforms.

Design

We design hardware, firmware, and applications using a systems engineering process and our DesignCore® Platforms.

DVT

YOU RECEIVE:
DESIGN VERIFICATION TEST UNIT

Fit/form/function prototype that demonstrates all features using production components.

Deploy

We transfer the complete hardware and software design to you as well as support any production needs.

PVT

YOU RECEIVE:
PRODUCT VERIFICATION TEST UNIT

Flexible: may be built by D3 Embedded or client. D3 Embedded assists with validation and manufacturing optimization.