Firmware Development

Clemios specializes in firmware development with Ceedling, providing reliable, scalable, and thoroughly tested solutions tailored to your hardware. By combining expert C programming with rigorous unit testing, we ensure your firmware is optimized for performance and reliability. With tools like GitLab and Azure DevOps, we deliver seamless workflows and consistent quality.

Our Firmware Development Process:

At Clemios, we follow a structured approach to firmware development with Ceedling, ensuring reliability and precision:

1. Project Definition, Planning, and Management:

   • We collaborate with you from the initial concept to define project scope, requirements, timelines, and resources for a smooth development process.

2. Requirements Gathering and Management:

   At Clemios, we focus on capturing and analyzing your needs to ensure we address both functional and technical requirements comprehensively.
   • Define Clear Specifications: We establish precise hardware and software requirements to align with your project goals.
   • Design Tailored Firmware Solutions: We address potential challenges to create efficient, customized firmware that meets your unique needs.
   • Optimize C Code for Embedded Systems: Our experts write efficient C code tailored for embedded systems. Learn more about writing efficient C code for embedded systems.

3. Design and Development of Software Architecture:

   Our engineers design robust firmware architecture tailored to your system, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
   • Write optimized, low-level code for seamless hardware integration
   • Maintain readability with well-documented programming practices.

4. Module Design with Implementation:
   

   We break down the project into manageable modules, with each module designed to integrate seamlessly with the overall system.

5. Coding in Accordance with Guidelines:
   

   We follow strict coding standards and best practices to maintain high code quality and ease of maintenance.
   

6. Unit Testing with Ceedling:
   

   At Clemios, unit testing is a critical part of our development process, ensuring the quality and reliability of your firmware. By leveraging Ceedling, we conduct rigorous testing to verify that each component of your firmware functions as expected.
   
   • Comprehensive Test Case Creation: We create detailed test cases for every function, ensuring that all aspects of the firmware are thoroughly tested.
   • Mock Dependencies for Full Coverage: By mocking external dependencies, we ensure that our tests are comprehensive and reliable, even in isolated environments.
   • Automated Testing for Faster Iteration: Using Ceedling’s automation features, we streamline the testing process, allowing for faster iterations and quicker identification of errors. Visit the official Ceedling documentation for more details.
   • Error Minimization: Our testing process helps minimize errors, reducing the risk of issues during integration and deployment.

7. Integration Testing:

   We collaborate with the hardware team to ensure flawless integration and functionality across the firmware and hardware components.
   • Validate firmware on target hardware for flawless operation.
   • Debug efficiently with GDB and hardware probes. Learn more about debugging with GDB.

8. Collaboration with GitLab and Azure DevOps

   • Use GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and testing.
   • Manage tasks, sprints, and progress efficiently with Azure DevOps. Learn about GitLab’s CI/CD features and Azure DevOps.

Why Clemios?

• Ceedling Expertise: We deliver error-free firmware with rigorous unit testing.
• Tailored Solutions: Processes customized to your specific requirements.
• Reliable Collaboration: GitLab and Azure DevOps ensure smooth workflows.
• End-to-End Support: From concept to post-deployment, we’re with you every step of the way.

Tools for Firmware Development with Ceedling

• C Programming: Low-level, efficient coding for hardware integration.
• Ceedling: Comprehensive unit testing with complete code coverage.
• GitLab: For version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Azure DevOps: Task management and sprint tracking.
• Debugging Tools: GDB and hardware probes for real-time issue resolution.

Ready to Start Firmware Development with Ceedling?

Clemios combines expertise, innovation, and cutting-edge tools to deliver tested, reliable firmware tailored to your needs.

Schedule Your Discovery Call Today

• Discuss your requirements with our experts.
• See how Ceedling, GitLab, and Azure DevOps streamline development.
• Get a customized solution designed for your hardware.