Defence & Space Engineering

FPGA, DSP & Embedded Engineering Consultancy

Delivering specialist end-to-end FPGA and DSP engineering for Defence & Space programmes. MFCL provides the specialist engineering expertise to deliver technically demanding developments where performance, reliability and assurance are critical.

20+ Years FPGA Experience JOSCAR Certified UK Based Defence & Space Specialists

Capabilities

Technical Expertise

RF & FSO Communications

Advanced RF modem and waveform development including CCSDS, 3GPP NTN and bespoke TRANSEC solutions.

  • CCSDS TM/TC Waveforms
  • RF and FSO Modems
  • 3GPP NTN PHY
  • TRANSEC Waveforms
  • LDPC Codecs

Radar

Advanced radar waveform development and signal processing for mission-critical defence applications.

  • Monopulse Processing
  • Continuous Phase Radar
  • Correlation Engines
  • Radar Waveform Design

DSP

High-performance FPGA DSP implementations for demanding real-time applications.

  • Mixed-radix FFT cores
  • Polyphase Filters
  • Digital Channelisers
  • FPGA timing closure
  • Signal Analysis

TT&C

CCSDS-compliant telemetry and telecommand solutions for secure space applications.

  • CCSDS Waveforms
  • SCC/RS/LVDS Codecs
  • Bespoke TRANSEC Solutions
  • Full PHY stack FPGA implementations

Space & High-Speed Digital Networks

Robust high-speed communications and data transport architectures for mission-critical payloads and platforms.

  • SpaceFibre
  • SpaceWire
  • 25G+ Ethernet
  • Xilinx Aurora
  • High speed LVDS interfaces
  • Asynchronous Serial Interfaces
  • Custom High-Speed Data Links

Bespoke EGSE

Tailored to your existing AIT infrastructure, enabling efficient integration, verification and qualification without unnecessary changes to established test environments.

  • Capture & Playback Equipment
  • AIT test modems
  • Test signal Generation
  • GNSS Test Equipment

Track Record

Proven Programme Experience

Trusted expertise supporting major Defence and Space programmes.

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Our Approach

Why Minerva Firmware

Engineering Depth

Deep engineering experience extending beyond FPGA design to technical authority, design ownership and overall engineering responsibility for complex, high-value Defence & Space programmes.

Transparent Delivery

Reliable estimates, direct access to technical experts and clear communication.

Quality Focused

Engineering excellence and quality from concept to delivery. Experienced in delivering within ECSS, DO-178 and DO-254 development frameworks, including Design Assurance Level C (DAL C).

Project Management

30+ years of combined project management experience delivering complex engineering programmes, with responsibility for multi-disciplinary teams, external suppliers and combined programme budgets exceeding £50 million.

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Have a project in mind or need specialist FPGA expertise? We are here to help.

Emailcontact@mfcl.co.uk

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UK-based, supporting customers across the UK, Europe and AANZFTA.