Linux communication box

About the Customer and the Project

Our customer is a leading company in the healthcare sector, providing fully integrated software and hardware solutions for medical applications. Within this project, CSA supported the customer in developing a new system solution for integrating laboratory devices and optimizing data transmission to the backend system.

Our Services

CSA provided comprehensive services within a turn-key project, covering overall project management as well as the complete hardware, software, and enclosure development of a system based on an NXP i.MX8 ARM Cortex processor. During hardware development, circuit design was created and simulated, component selection was optimized for direct compatibility with the mainline Linux kernel, and all relevant standards were adhered to. Three essential aspects were taken into account:

• Maintaining existing interfaces for backward compatibility
• A modular electronic design with additional interfaces for future modifications
• Easy assembly of the devices

On the software side, CSA developed a hardware-specific image based on the Debian "Bookworm" Linux distribution and the latest Linux kernel. This included configuring the "u-boot" bootloader, kernel settings, and the device tree. The image is encrypted for operation and is generated using CSA's proprietary Linux Build System.

Thanks to the close and collaborative partnership between CSA and the customer, hardware and software requirements were effectively implemented, and the system was successfully deployed.

Created Value

The realization of this innovation was only made possible through CSA's contributions, as the customer does not have an in-house development department. By incorporating the latest technologies into a future-oriented design, a clear competitive advantage was achieved, laying the foundation for additional features. At the same time, production costs were reduced, representing an economic benefit. The developed system stands out for its high reliability and modular architecture, facilitating future modifications and extensions.

Throughout the entire project, CSA acted as the sole point of contact, taking full responsibility for development, production, and testing. This minimized the coordination effort required from the customer.