Axcelia labs BOARD-level system design Service
At Axcelia labs, we drive the planning, architecture, and integration of all hardware subsystems and interfaces that enable a motherboard to serve as the central backbone of a compute system, optimized for performance, power, cost, and size.
In Axcelia Labs we help you in every step of the way
1. Architecture Definition
- Decide which CPU socket/chipset to support.
- Define memory type and channels (DDR5, LPDDR, etc.).
- Plan expansion options (PCIe lanes, M.2, NVMe, GPUs).
- Choose peripheral support (USB, Ethernet, WiFi, SATA, Thunderbolt).
2. Component Selection
- Voltage regulators & power delivery circuits (VRMs).
- Chipset, clock generators, and BIOS/UEFI firmware.
- Controllers for storage, networking, audio, etc.
3. Signal Integrity & Layout
- PCB (Printed Circuit Board) layer stack-up design.
- High-speed trace routing for memory buses, PCIe, and CPU interconnects.
- Impedance control and crosstalk minimization.
4. Power & Thermal Management
- Power sequencing and regulation for CPU, GPU, memory, peripherals.
- Heat dissipation planning (heatsinks, fans, thermal zones).
5. Connectivity & Interfaces
- Integration of I/O ports (USB, HDMI, DP, LAN).
- Expansion slots (PCIe, M.2, DIMM slots).
- Legacy support if needed (UART, PS/2, etc.).
6. Firmware & System Management
- BIOS/UEFI for bootstrapping and hardware configuration.
- Embedded controllers (for power, fans, sensors).
- Security modules (TPM, secure boot).
7. Testing & Validation
- Electrical testing (signal timing, noise, voltage regulation).
- Compatibility testing with CPUs, GPUs, memory modules, and OSs.
- Compliance with standards (PCIe, JEDEC for memory, USB standards, etc.).
