Embedded Systems for industrial and real-time-critical applications
Sokratel supports companies in the development of embedded systems for industrial automation, power engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and automotive applications. Our services range from system architecture and hardware and software development to integration, testing, and maintenance throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Development of embedded systems for industrial automation, energy technology, and connected devices
Embedded systems form the foundation of modern machines, equipment, and technical products. They perform control, regulation, and communication tasks and enable the reliable processing of data in real time.
Our focus is on high-performance, scalable, and long-term maintainable embedded solutions for industrial and real-time-critical applications.
's Services in the Field of Embedded Systems
We support the entire development process for embedded systems:
System Architecture and Technology Selection
- Selection of suitable processor, FPGA, or MPSoC platforms
- Definition of Hardware and Software Architectures
- Assessment of Real-Time and Communication Requirements
Embedded Software Development
- Firmware and Driver Development
- Development of Hardware-Related Software
- Implementation of Real-Time and Communication Functions
- Integration of Existing Components and Platforms
System Integration and Validation
- Hardware and Software Integration
- Test Automation and HIL Testing
- Performance and Real-Time Analyses
- Verification and Validation of Complex Systems
Maintenance and Further Development
- Maintenance of Existing Embedded Platforms
- Expansion of Features
- Migration to New Generations of Hardware
- Support throughout the entire product lifecycle
FPGA and MPSoC Development for Latency-Critical Embedded Systems
FPGA and MPSoCtechnologies are used when embedded systems require high computing power, parallel processing, and minimal response times.
Sokratel develops custom drivers and applications for MPSoCs, FPGAs, (micro)processors, and other processing systems to meet your specific performance requirements .
We develop FPGA and MPSoC solutions that:
- ensure deterministic behavior
- enable high data processing rates
- combine multiple computing architectures
- remain maintainable and expandable in the long term
Typical applications:
- industrial real-time systems
- Signal and Image Processing
- Power Electronics
- Industrial Communication
- Complex control and regulation applications
Industrial Communication for Networked Machines and Systems
Industrial communication ensures the reliable exchange of data between machines, controllers, sensors, and IT systems.
We develop and integrate communication solutions for industrial networks, with a focus on:
- Deterministic real-time communication
- Interoperability between different systems
- High availability and reliability
- Scalable IT/OT architectures
Supported technologies:
- PROFINET
- TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking)
- OPC UA
- CAN, LIN, and Modbus
MATLAB® Simulink® Integration into Embedded Systems
- End-to-End Development of MPSoCs in MATLAB Simulink
- No manual embedded development work
- Inter-Core Communication Between Simulink Models on Different CPUs, FPGAs, and Operating Systems
Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) for Embedded Systems
Real-time operating systems ensure that embedded systems can execute tasks within defined time windows. They are a key foundation for control systems, communication systems, and safety-critical applications.
Sokratel develops and integrates RTOS-based solutions for industrial embedded systems, with a focus on:
- deterministic scheduling
- minimal latency
- low jitter
- Consistent performance under load
- efficient use of resources
Supported platforms and technologies:
- RT-Linux
- FreeRTOS
- Zephyr
- bare-metal systems
- ARM Cortex-A, -R, and -M
Customer projects
IIoT connectivity
IIoT connection of wind turbines
From time-consuming on-site maintenance
to remote control and predictive maintenance
SIRIUS OS
Twice as fast to the final software with 30% less effort
Model-based development for drive inverters with SIRIUS OS
HiL testing
Efficient remote tests without test bench conversion
dSPACE test bench with multiplexer for serial testing of three ECUs connected in parallel
Web application
Process optimization through central Multi-project planning with Single point of truth
Proactive advice for individual
process optimization