Pleiades -> Services -> pldsDevelopment

pldsDevelopment is a division from Pleiades that is responsible to Networking Telecom R&D and system implementation. Following below some of the services applied:

Telecommunications and systems development design

Embedded Solutions development using Motorola's higher performance communications processors: PowerQuicc I/II/III MPC8xx, MPC82xx and MPC85xx or using PowerPC host processor MPC7xx, MPC74xx and the C-Port Network Processor family.

Broadband applications applied to Frame Relay and ATM/STM Transmission solutions using Intel/Level One family devices (IXF, LXT and LXP).

Communications Protocol Software Implementation to embedded platforms

FPGAs and EPLDs project implementation using schematics or VHDL language.

Optical Networking

Optical Network specification and implementation
DWDM Network implementation
Optical cable connectivity

PCB Layout

Schematic capture and architecture design using PROTEL designing system
High performance multi-layer layout for high frequency applications

Development Methodology

Our Development methodology process is based on more than 10 devoted years of experience:

Project Definition

	Technological Orientation
	Basic Description
	Project Conception - Main Features
	Block Diagrams
	Development Strategy
	Scheduling and Cost Estimative

Implementation

	System Specification
	Enclosure and Electrical Design
	Components specification
	PCB Layout
	Application SW Development
	EMI/EMC/ESD design compliant
	Security standard compliant
	Thermal dissipation analysis
	Testing plan development
	Maintenance plan development
	Design and specification of:

	Individual and Consolidated packaging
	Accessories
	Users Manual

Prototyping

	PCB production and assembling
	Enclosure production and assembling
	Software Application implementation

Tests and Certification

	Validation Test field planning
	Debugging
	Regulatory Agency Certification preparation:

	AQT - Anatel
	UL (USA)
	CSA (Canada)
	TUV (Germany)
	CE Mark (Europe)
	FCC (USA)
	CISPR (Europe)

Execution and Supporting Tests Applied

	EMI / EMC
	ESD
	System transients tests

Pre-Production

	PCB specification
	Assembling Procedures:

	PCB
	Enclosure
	Packaging

	"In circuit" test specification
	Validation tests and requirement
	AVL, BoM, NPI compounding

Documentation

	Electrical Schematics
	Bill of Materials
	Layout
	Product Description
	Characteristic Specifications
	Block Diagrams
	Maintenance
	Test Specification
	Connectors pin-out
	Programmable Hardware
	Software

Service and Support

	Installation and Maintenance
	Operational Training
	Technical Support (Level 1, 2 and 3)
	Service

	On Site / Store
	Material Management
	Third Parties Service Management
	Technical Training