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Embedded

Integrated design, software and electronics development.
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From architecture to tests, IT Link supports you in the design of robust and secure embedded systems.

Our support

Framing, architecture and system engineering

We transform your requirements into embedded systems ready for operation. Right from the start, we align business objectives and technical constraints (safety, security, security, latency, energy consumption, costs and applicable standards) in order to define a clear and measurable perimeter.

We then define the target architecture: choice of microcontroller, SoC or FPGA, buses, choice of OS (RT OS, embedded Linux...), partitioning of functions and associated validation plan.

At the end of this phase, you receive a substantiated architecture file, a traceable requirements matrix, latency and consumption budgets, as well as a test plan and a security plan. Management is based on concrete indicators: worst-case latency (WCRT), CPU, RAM and Flash margins, estimated battery life and requirements coverage rate.

Software development for embedded systems

We design and produce embedded software under the constraints of real time and reliability. This covers drivers, BSPs, bootloaders, middleware, and applications, with a particular focus on code readability, testability, and maintainability within your embedded systems.

Communication stacks are integrated and validated in your context: CAN, LIN, Ethernet, Ethernet, IP, MQTT, BLE, Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, 5G, LoRa, and LPWAN. Code quality is based on MISRA and CERT rules, systematic reviews, automated tests, and continuous end-to-end integration.

You receive versioned and repeatable code, operational CI/CD pipelines, static analysis reports, test sets, and design documentation. Performance is monitored throughout the project with objective indicators: test coverage, faults by KLOC, startup time, CPU and memory usage.

Electronics and hardware integration

We support you in the design of electronics for embedded systems: diagrams and PCBs, integration of sensors and actuators, energy and autonomy management. Our teams validate the cards in terms of signal integrity and electromagnetic compatibility in a representative environment, with robustness campaigns adapted to the context.

You receive a complete file including drawings, routing, bill of materials, manufacturing files and validation procedures. Acceptance criteria include autonomy under target conditions, power efficiency and the success rate in SI and EMC tests.

Real-time, systems and performance

We set up and configure real-time systems on FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, QNX or Linux. Scheduling, latency profiles and input-output optimization are driven by traces and micro-benchmarks.

When relevant, we design hybrid architectures combining RTOS and Linux or AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive in order to reconcile determinism and services.

Performance is documented in an actionable manner with latency profiles, execution traces, and detailed real-time configuration. The indicators monitored include jitter, compliance with deadlines, interruption times and input-output throughput.

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Embedded cybersecurity by design

Security is integrated right from the architecture. We deploy secure boot, secure element secret storage or TPM, signed OTA updates, hardening, end-to-end encryption, key management, and threat modeling.

You have the SBOM, key policies, a CVE remediation plan, and penetration test reports. The security posture is measured by observable facts: vulnerabilities fixed by version, success rate of signed OTA deployments and pentest results.

Validation, HIL/SIL and compliance

We guarantee a complete and reliable validation of your systems. Each stage is covered: unit testing, integration, non-regression, real time, and robustness. Our advanced methods, including HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), are reinforced by fault injection and coverage measurement to secure your developments.

We prepare for you all the compliance files required in your sector, whether it is automotive, rail, medical, aeronautical, space or even industry.

You benefit from a clear validation strategy, structured test plans, and actionable reports designed to speed up your certification cycles and reduce your risks.

Monitoring is based on shared and transparent indicators: test success rate, traceability of requirements and validation cycle time, for effective and unsurprising project management.

Embedded DevOps, Operations, and MCO

We deploy multi-platform CI/CD chains guaranteeing repeatable builds and versioned artifacts. During the operation and maintenance phase in operational conditions (MCO), we ensure proactive supervision, the application of security patches, backports, obsolescence management as well as secure and signed OTA updates.

You have industrialized CI/CD pipelines, a comprehensive SBOM, adapted version policies, operational runbooks, and an MCO dashboard enriched with vulnerability and compliance reports.

The reliability of your systems is measured through key indicators: MTBF, MTTR, success rate of OTA updates, CVE remediation time, regression rate and patch coverage across the entire fleet.

Training and transfer

We strengthen the expertise of your teams through targeted workshops in real-time computing, software engineering and cybersecurity, peer programming sessions and practical operating and maintenance guides.
Skills transfer includes:

  • structured training materials,
  • a clear handover plan,
  • a repository of best practices to ensure continuity.

Efficiency is measured by the autonomy gained by your teams, the smooth adoption of methods and the satisfaction of stakeholders.

Benefit from tailor-made support!

Sectors of intervention

Each embedded system is custom designed and developed to meet your technical, regulatory and operational context. The examples above illustrate typical perimeters and do not exhaust our field of intervention.

Automobile
In the automotive industry, embedded systems range from the driver assistance computer to the connected vehicle. Depending on the need, this may include sensor fusion for ADAS, battery management and power electronics, CAN, LIN, and Ethernet communication gateways with secure software updates, as well as embedded diagnostics and telemetry. Architectures and software are sized on a case-by-case basis for real-time determinism, cybersecurity and operational safety, in line with standards such as ISO 26262 and AUTOSAR.
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Aeronautics and space
Avionics and space programs require robust and traceable embedded systems. The scope can cover on-board computers, payloads and TM/TC chains, rugged software development, latency measurement and deterministic processing, and integration with ground stations. Development and test evidence is adapted to the context and reference standards, including DO-178C, DO-254, and ECSS, taking into account environmental and energy constraints.
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Defense
In terrestrial, naval or aerial environments, rugged embedded systems must combine resilience and discretion. Achievements may relate to mission processing, secure and encrypted communications, navigation and sensor functions, or interfaces with existing subsystems. Hardware and software hardening, confidentiality, and life cycle control are handled according to program requirements and applicable standards, for example MIL-STD, STANAG, and AQAP.
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Energy
For smart grids and the integration of distributed assets, embedded systems address measurement, local control, and the edge.
Typical examples: network sensors and RTUs secured to SCADA, meters and low-power connected objects in LPWAN, edge gateways that aggregate data, apply local rules and ensure signed updates.
The architecture favors energy autonomy, robustness, supervision and operational security, in the spirit of industry practices such as IEC 62443.
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Railway
On board rolling stock and infrastructure, embedded systems serve for traction, signaling, event recording, telemetry, and embedded IP architectures. The HIL and SIL test chains, the traceability of requirements to the tests and the preparation of files are organized to facilitate qualification according to EN 50126, EN 50128 and EN 50129, with a constant objective of reliability and availability.
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Industry 4.0
As close as possible to machines and lines, embedded systems aim for performance and availability. The use cases cover real-time controllers, embedded vision for quality control, Linux industrial gateways connecting Modbus, Profinet or OPC UA to the SI, and autonomous sensors for condition monitoring. The architecture focuses on I/O determinism, EMC immunity, network security, and maintainability to support productivity.
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High Tech
On the high tech side, the support of embedded system platforms ranges from the bring-up of new SoCs and cards to the creation of drivers, BSP and SDKs, through the optimization of network stacks and performances, then the industrialization of a POC into a usable product with CI/CD, packaging, OTA updates and long-term support. The scope is defined jointly with the teams to accelerate the roadmap within the set costs and deadlines.
Medical
For medical devices and health gateways, embedded systems must combine security, traceability and confidentiality. Achievements range from wearables and portable instruments with embedded software to secure gateways to hospital information systems. Development, testing, and risk management activities align with device class and regulatory requirements, including IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971, in order to facilitate licensing and operation.
Automotive
In the automotive industry, embedded systems range from driver assistance computers to connected vehicles. Depending on requirements, this may include sensor fusion for ADAS, battery management and power electronics, CAN, LIN, and Ethernet communication gateways with secure software updates, as well as on-board diagnostics and telemetry. Architectures and software are scaled on a case-by-case basis for real-time determinism, cybersecurity, and operational safety, in line with standards such as ISO 26262 and AUTOSAR.

Technologies and tools

  • OS and real timel: FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, QNX, embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot).
  • Buses and networks : CAN/LIN, SPI/I²C, UART, Ethernet, Ethernet, Ethernet, IP, IP, MQTT, BLE, WiFi, 4G/5G, LoRA/LPWAN, GNSS.
  • Security : secure boot, SE/TPM, encryption, key policies, signed OTA, hardening, SBOM.
  • Embedded AI and processing : frugal artificial intelligence (TinyML), DSP, filtering, embedded recognition.
  • Quality and tools : static analysis (MISRA/CERT), sanitizers, fuzzing, coverage, real-time tracers, HIL benches, bus simulators.
  • DevOps : multi-platform CI/CD, reproducibility, versioned artifacts, automatic tests for embedded systems.

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FAQS

What latency/determinism guarantees for embedded systems?

Worst-case budgets by layer (ISR, drivers, drivers, middleware, application), HIL/SIL benches, reproducible validation protocols. The objectives are integrated into the acceptance criteria.

Do you manage hybrid architectures (RTOS + Linux/AUTOSAR)?

Yes. Partitioning (hard functions under RTOS, services under Linux/Autosar Adaptive), secure IPC, memory isolation and graceful reboot to maintain reliability.

What compliance approach (ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 62304, EN 50128)?

Traceability of requirements→design→tests, formal proofreading, adapted coverage (up to MC/DC depending on field), configuration management and audit-ready files.

How do you deal with embedded cybersecurity?

Secure boot, secrets in SE/TPM, signed OTA, OTA, SBOM, CVE management, hardening, intrusion tests; threat modeling from the architecture of your embedded systems.

What code and test quality proofs do you provide?

Static analysis reports (MISRA/CERT), coverage, unit/integration test results, real-time logs, scripts, and test data with CI/CD.

How do you protect intellectual property and data?

Contract clauses, private repositories, access control, artifact encryption, logging, retention policies. The IP (code, models, diagrams) is delivered according to the contract.

Do you provide long-term support (MCO)?

Yes: LTS, security backports, CVE monitoring, component obsolescence monitoring, reliability indicators.

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