Syncopated Systems specializes in research and development of electronic computer technologies that automate, boost productivity, and provide valuable products and services for aerospace, consumer, entertainment, industrial, and medical applications, including robots and new media such as video games and the World-Wide Web.
Having reverse-engineered the original SonyPlayStation, Syncopated Systems principal John R. Carlsen led hardware development of a PlayStation for Sony in 2010-2011.
Syncopated Systems principal John R. Carlsen created reference designs used to make most flash-based portable MP3digital audio players introducing SigmaTel’s a new line of system-on-chip devices, including demonstrations of cost-reductions to existing designs such as the CreativeNOMAD II (2000, pictured).
Mr. Carlsen further created and introduced a new user interface for portable players that reduced their complexity, size, and cost, and enabled the first AppleiPod Shuffle (2005).
Thorough knowledge of PCB fabrication, electronics assembly processes, and regulatory requirements reduces costs of customer designs, as with these SigmaTelIrDA transceivers (2000-2001).
By optimizing components and printed circuit board design, Syncopated Systems principal John R. Carlsen created one of the first in-port USB devices (bottom).
Syncopated Systems developed a client’s concept into its industry’s leading product: GateSync, a high-speed automated rail equipment system that replenishes railway ballast and returns track segments to revenue generation 10 times faster than before (2003-2009; case study).
In 2016, Syncopated Systems integrated a GPS receiver and ADS-B transponder—now required for flight in certain airspace—into V-BAT, a large VTOLUAV.
Syncopated Systems created, manufactures, and sells the BIT‑C‑128 Video DAC (2015), the most popular adapter for viewing high-quality 80‑column video output from Commodore128 and other IBMCGA sources on modern display monitors, including flat panels.
In 2019, Syncopated Systems principal John R. Carlsen designed a PCB needed to demonstrate operation of an Apollo Guidance Computer (1966), a technology that enabled the first people to walk on and return from the Moon 50 years earlier.
Syncopated Systems is located in Sunnyvale, California: the heart of Silicon Valley and the birthplace of the video game industry.
Able to serve clients throughout most of the world, Syncopated Systems enjoys proximity to three international airports and the major technology centers of the western United States, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Portland, Seattle, and Austin.
Services
Syncopated Systems provides deep knowledge of electronic computing technology through contracted consulting, research, and development services—saving clients considerable time and money.
“An expert is someone who knows some of the worst mistakes that can be made in his subject, and how to avoid them.”
– Werner Heisenberg, 1971
Services include:
Project Management
Scoping — Does your project require a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)? Only about 1% of developers are. With a free and confidential initial consultation, Syncopated Systems can help you find out.
Research and Development (R&D) — system-level consulting and design through printed-circuit integration
Analysis (“reverse engineering”) of existing designs to develop new interfaces and support expert witnesses and litigation
System Design – requirements, specification, architecture
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”
– Sir Arthur C. Clarke, 1973
Syncopated Systems advances computer science projects involving research, development, and/or new product introduction through:
Thorough knowledge gained through extensive training and unique Silicon Valley experience
Significant investment in specialized laboratory equipment and modern design software—including Altium Designer and SolidWorks Premium
A carefully curated network of local, regional, and global partners and supply chains
With this, Syncopated Systems gives your project the head start and momentum it needs to succeed.
To find out how you can get the most value from your computer technology budget—however small or large—contact Syncopated Systems today for your own free, private, no-obligation consultation.
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