We are working on the latest generation of devices in communications field.
Some of our hardware require custom high speed interface that can be
controlled by the PC. We would like to contract out for some of those
designs.

The data rates are typically around several microsecond range (fastest one
is 1/2 microsecond). However, many different processes (and interfaces) are
required to carefully time the way the data is sent/received. Some are high
speed analog data which require interfacing to a DAC, and other serial data
may require RS232 buffers (such as MAXIM parts). The final design should
include both the software (source code) and hardware (completed circuit for
a demo as well as documentation on making more units.)

At such speeds of I/O, I estimate that a 16C74 running at 20 MHz and an
external DAC should be sufficient. However, other types of
microcontrollers, SBC, DSP, reconfigurable computing devices, or other
hardware may be used. The design should be well documented so that we and
our customers can understand its operation and modify it for thier needs.

If you need more information, and you feel you are qualified to design for
the latest in high tech communications, please contact
Mohy.Abdelgany@nb.rockwell.com (or you may reply to this e-mail address)