Designing electronics and software
to bring your advanced products
to market
What we do
Established by Steve Stone, Active Bits has been successfully providing hardware and software skills to technical companies since 2012, working with clients to help them solve the problems which are important to their businesses.
Based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, this Electronics and Software Consultancy and Services organisation has specialised in real-time and embedded systems. The company is fully equipped with a range of development software and test equipment.
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Our ability to understand the requirements of your projects is key to enabling you to get results. This is particularly true for prototypes and proof-of-concept designs, where we can manage the processes required to get you working quickly and within budget.
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Projects we undertake range from one-off experimental designs for measurement and research, through to prototypes and manufacture. These processes usually include some of the following:
• System and architecture design
• Communications protocol definition
• Analogue and digital electronics design
• Microcontroller / DSP electronics and software (bare metal and RTOS)
• FPGA / CPLD and programmable logic design.
• Schematic capture
• PCB layout
• Mechanical design for mounting, cases, enclosures etc.
• LabVIEW (especially useful for quick GUI functionality, testing and
measurement)
• Quick prototyping
• 3D printing
“To the optimist, the glass is half full.
To the pessimist, the glass is half empty.
To the electronic engineer,
the glass is twice as big as it needs to be"
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Working with us
Working with a small group of highly-qualified and trusted associates where appropriate, at Active Bits we offer an accommodating, hands-on approach to your project. In addition to software and electronics services, we can assist with:
• PCB, electronics and system testing
• Fault finding and de-bugging
• Simulation
• Schematic capture
• PCB design and layout
• Procurement
• Assembly
• Component, cable and connector specification
Flexible commercial arrangements include fixed-price contracts or daily/hourly consultancy rates. Our expertise can help you realise the full potential of your brilliant idea by nurturing your invention from initial concept to final product build.