Phase 1 – Proof of Concept

The purpose of phase one is to create a working, real-time proof of concept. The signal processing algorithm will be prototyped and tested in MatLab and portions of it may be ported to real-time architecture. The hardware platform will be selected and a “starter kit” or similar prototype board will be used to develop the concept. Basic software structure will be established.

Goal

Our goal is to create a platform to evaluate system performance versus your stated requirements.

Required to Start

All we need to get started are your system requirements – a document stating simple project requirements as to size, power, and other requirements. For example, "The MatLab algorithm must run in real-time."

Main Tasks

Algorithm

Initial Testing in MatLab
Floating vs. Fixed Point Tradeoffs
Algorithm Assessment
Port to Phase 1 Hardware
Optimization

Software

Tool Selection
Chip Support Library
Board Support Package
Device Drivers
Proof of Concept Application

Hardware

Architecture Assessment
Processor Selection
Starter Kit of Reference Design
Customize Daughter Card
Hardware Architecture Block Diagram

The output of Phase 1 will include a forward requirements document and a requirements freeze date.

Phase 1 Deliverables

Upon successful exit from phase one, D3 will provide you with:

Working Proof of Concept
Algorithm Benchmark
System Architecture Definition
Forward Requirement Document

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