Capabilities - Engineering
Electrical Design & Embedded Systems
Precision-Engineered Electronics for Mission-Critical Applications
Ascential provides fast, cost-efficient electrical and embedded systems engineering for the medical and life sciences industries. Our expert teams combine decades of experience in analog and digital hardware development to help you launch faster without compromising reliability, compliance, or performance.
Impossible? Done.
Comprehensive Electrical Design Services
Our electrical engineering expertise encompasses a wide range of services to meet your complex product requirements:
Embedded Hardware Design
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Custom PCB assemblies,
microprocessor/microcontroller/DSP/PLC-based designs, and FPGA development.
Analog & RF Design
Precision amplifiers, A/D & D/A conversion, low power/noise circuits, and RF module integration including Bluetooth, ZigBee, and GPS.
Digital Design
Digital signal processing, memory interfaces (SDRAM, DDR variants), and communication protocols (USB, SPI, I2C, CAN Bus, Ethernet).
System Architecture
Electrical and electronic system architecture, thermal analysis, signal integrity, and design for manufacturability and testability.
Compliance & Testing
EMC/EMI compliance, design for cost and obsolescence management, and rigorous testing protocols to ensure product reliability.

Accelerate Development and Lower Costs with LaunchPad™ Instrument Controller
Looking to get to market faster without the burden of building custom electronics from scratch? Ascential’s LaunchPad™ Instrument Controller is a ready-to-integrate hardware and software platform designed to fast-track the development of life sciences instruments and devices.
Powered by the STM32 H7 dual-core processor, LaunchPad comes pre-engineered with a full suite of capabilities, including motion control, fluidics, thermal management, and optics to reduce engineering time, cost, and risk.
Accelerated
Prototyping
Go from concept to working prototype faster with pre-integrated modules.
Commercial-Ready Architecture
Modular, scalable design supports seamless transition to production.
Comprehensive Feature Set
Motion control, sensing, wireless connectivity, UI interfaces, and data logging in one platform.
Reduced Development Costs
Minimize engineering time and lower total cost to market.
LaunchPad speeds up development without compromising performance and reliability.
Integrated Solutions for Accelerated Time-to-Market
Our approach integrates electrical design with mechanical engineering, software development, and manufacturing processes to provide end-to-end solutions that get your project to market faster:
- Design & Development: From concept to prototype, we ensure that your product is designed for performance and scalability.
- Advanced Manufacturing: Our global facilities are equipped to handle complex automation integration and system manufacturing.
- Automation Expertise: We offer custom automation solutions to streamline your production processes and enhance efficiency.
Why Ascential?
Experience
Over 70 years of expertise in engineering solutions for critical applications.
Global Reach
A network of 40+ locations worldwide, providing localized support and manufacturing capabilities.
Regulatory Compliance
Deep understanding of medical and life sciences regulations to ensure your products meet all necessary standards.
Innovation
A commitment to leveraging the latest technologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Partner with Us
Contact us today to learn how we can support your next project.