Phase 1 – Proof of Concept

Requirements

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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