Re: PCIe Card Engineering Services

On Fri, 29 Jan 2016 13:52:45 -0600, Emmett Redd Ph.D. wrote:

> I am proposing to design and build an analog circuit
> intensive PCIe computer card.  The analog circuit concepts
> are firmly in hand, but schematic capture, layout, etc.
> needs to be done.  In fact, the core analog circuit is not
> extensive but the whole card has hundreds of repeats.
>
> But, I do not want the interface between the PCIe bus and my
> DACs and ADCs to be a learning attempt on my part and would
> like to find someone experienced here to design that
> interface, help with software driver development, and
> whatever else makes sense to hire done.
>
> Note:  ITAR probably applies.
>
> Any recommendations of good providers that anyone has used
> or been will be appreciated.

From the above it sounds as though you thoroughly understand
your transducers and your analog sections, but need help with
the rest. It might help a little to expand your description
to help get serious recommendations:

*  Critical layout issues already known?
*  Sustained and burst transfer rates? (Buffering required?)
*  Have you considered the M.2 x1, x2, and x4 NGFF? (Or is
   this PCIe x1, x2, x4, x8, x16, or x32?)
*  Commercial? Or scientific?
*  Power?
*  Closed loop control or open loop measurement?
*  Operating environment?
*  FPGA likely involved?
*  You looking first for someone with broad knowledge to
   guide the selection of others and guide the project or
   will you handle the prioritization and selection?
*  What equipment do you have on-site and what do you expect
   to be available to those who help you? (scopes, etc.)
*  Who is responsible for validating a stuffed board?

I don't have anyone in mind. I'm merely suggesting more
information to help stimulate discussion.

Jon


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