Firmware applications
Ready-made solution. Fast integration. Maximum control.
Instead of developing from scratch, siliXcon provides a modular firmware ecosystem. With over 500 proven functions, we can assemble a reliable solution for your specific application within days.
Why Choose siliXcon Frimware?
- All standard functions available instantly: acceleration, braking, regenerative braking, lighting control
- Customisable via scripting: open for developers
- Maximum flexibility: modular solutions for various applications
- Advanced API with full documentation: complete system control
- Implementation Wizzards: easy setup procedure
🧠Quick Selection Guide
Our portfolio includes five firmware variants, tailored to different types of applications.
Each variant is outlined below, including its key characteristics and typical use.
Find the Right Firmware For your Project
- Road Vehicles (Scooters, Bikes, Motorbikes): Using the controller as the main ECU with power maps and no external VCU? → Choose LYNX
- RC & UAV (Drones, RC Cars, Boats): Need PWM/Servo input, prop docking, or flight-specific safety? → Choose FALCON
- Starter-Generator Systems: Need to start an internal combustion engine and then generate power? → Choose IGNIS
- External Control (VCU Systems): Have your own control logic and want to use the controller as a CAN peripheral? → Choose ECHO
- Industrial & Analog Control: Simple speed/torque control via potentiometer, PLC, or basic sensors? → Choose OPHION
Custom OEM Requirements: Need a tailored solution or unique logic? → Contact our support
How Does Our Firmware Work?
Forget lengthy development cycles – we leverage proven functionalities, methodologies, and components to assemble a ready-made solution tailored to your specific requirements.
Extra features
We adjust existing functions or code new ones very fast.
Fast & Scalable Platform
A comprehensive firmware platform enabling continuous growth, rapid adjustments, and faster market entry at lower costs.
Complex implementation
Final solutions in days, not weeks or months.
Modular Architecture
Use only the features you need – the system grows with your application.
ECHO – Transparent CAN Peripheral Interface
ECHO is a minimalist firmware application designed for systems where the siliXcon controller acts as a dedicated peripheral. It contains no internal control logic or signal flow, instead exposing the full Driver (process) API to an external master unit. This allows a Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) or another superior control system to manage the motor and IOs directly via CAN or UART communication.
Core Capabilities
- External Logic Control: All decision-making and signal processing are performed externally by a superior control unit.
- Driver API Exposure: Provides raw access to the full suite of motor control and IO functions.
- Driver API Exposure: Provides raw access to the full suite of motor control and IO functions.
Key Features & Technical Benefits of ECHO
Remote Management Architecture
solution for distributed systems where multiple controllers are managed by a single central intelligence via a robust communication bus
High-Speed Status Sampling
configurable periodic transmission of driver status messages, ensuring external VCU access to real-time data for precise closed-loop control.
Multi-Protocol Support
compatibility with standard communication interfaces, optional dedicated module for CANopen protocol support
Minimal Processing Latency
bypassing internal application layers, ECHO ensures the fastest possible response time between the external command and the motor output.
Why Choose ECHO?
Simplifies system architecture by keeping all control logic in one place (the VCU), reducing synchronization issues.Simplifies system architecture by keeping all control logic in one place (the VCU), reducing synchronization issues.
Access advanced driver functionalities that might be restricted in more complex, logic-heavy firmware.
Perfect for developers who have already built their own control algorithms and only need a reliable power stage.
Easily integrate multiple controllers into a single network with standardized status reporting and command sets
FALCON – RC & UAV Control Application
FALCON is a specialized firmware designed for drones, RC vehicles, and aerial platforms. It provides a streamlined, user-friendly control system with flexible input handling, optimized for high-speed response and mission-critical reliability. It allows our controllers to be easily integrated into systems using standard RC communication protocols.
Core Capabilities
- Multiple Control Modes: Independent configuration of voltage, torque (current), or speed closed-loop control for forward and reverse gear.
- Specialized UAV Logic: Advanced emergency stop features, including ramp-down braking, position hold, and prop docking.
- Operational Resilience: Automatic driver re-initialization after errors to maintain flight stability in critical aerial applications.
- Thermal Management: Integrated monitoring for motor temperature (NTC) and dual battery temperature sensors via GPIO.
Key Features & Benefits of FALCON
Versatile Signal Capture
native support for both Servo PWM and analog throttle inputs with advanced, configurable signal conditioning chains
Rapid Setup Workflow
dedicated “Quick-setup pad” and function presets enable full configuration for aircraft or cars without external software tools
Advanced Safety Guarding
configurable startup and runtime disarming with a mandatory activation parameter to prevent accidental motor starts
Combined Brake & Reverse Gear
sophisticated braking logic specifically for RC cars, enabling a seamless automatic transition between braking and reverse
Acoustic System Feedback
utilizes the motor for clear audible signaling during arming, disarming, and real-time throttle error notifications
Enhanced System Monitoring
periodic status messages and external VCU control over CAN bus for telemetry and high-level system oversight
Why Choose FALCON?
Designed with automatic restart capabilities, ensuring the drivetrain recovers instantly from transient errors during flight.
The “Quick-setup pad” allows for immediate field deployment and tuning without needing a computer or specialized software.
Function presets for aircraft, RC cars, and boats provide an optimized baseline for various vehicle types in seconds.
From prop docking for drones to redundant disarming checks, FALCON prioritizes the safety of both the operator and the hardware.
IGNIS – Starter-Generator Interface
The IGNIS firmware is a specialized application for hybrid starter-generator systems. It enables the motor controller to perform the high-torque cranking sequence required to start an internal combustion engine and subsequently transition into an efficient power generation mode.
Core Capabilities
- Managed Starting Sequence: Automated cycle including configurable pullback, cranking, pause, and retry logic.
- Smart Power Transition: Seamless transition from motor to generator mode with integrated overvoltage protection.
- Operation Monitoring: Persistent tracking of total motor run-time (motor seconds) and engine start counters.
- Flexible Activation: Supports manual activation via digital input (GPIO) or fully automated start on power-up.
Key Features & Benefits of IGNIS
Configurable Starting Cycle
precise control over the starting sequence, including pullback and cranking parameters to ensure reliable engine ignition
Mechanical Stress Reduction
“No-load ramp” ensures a gradual load increase after the engine starts, protecting drivetrain components from sudden stress
Hardware Safety Logic
automatic shutdown protection if motor voltage exceeds battery voltage, preventing electrical damage during high-RPM generation
Integrated Engine Shutdown
built-in support for a “Kill relay” allowing contactor-driven engine shutdown directly through the controller’s logic
Acoustic System Feedback
utilizing the motor as a transducer for audible status signaling, arming alerts, and critical event notifications
Maintenance & Usage Tracking
persistent storage of operational data, including total start cycles and running time, for simplified maintenance scheduling
Why Choose IGNIS?
Optimized for systems that require both engine starting and power generation, eliminating the need for separate starter and generator units.
Features like “No-load ramp” and “Pullback” sequences minimize mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain during start-up.
Simplifies hardware architecture by managing engine-specific logic (like the kill relay and maintenance counters) directly within the controller.
Provides clear, real-time feedback through motor acoustics, ensuring operators can monitor the system status without additional hardware displays.
LYNX – Traction & Vehicle Control Ecosystem
LYNX is a comprehensive control system designed for electric traction drives. Its modular architecture and pre-configured library of over 500 functions enable rapid integration without the need for ground-up development. It acts as the primary intelligence for the drivetrain, managing everything from pilot signals to advanced power distribution.
Core Capabilities
- Advanced Dynamic Control: Precise management of acceleration, braking, and regenerative profiles.
- Performance Mapping: Support for up to 9 independent user profiles, allowing on-the-fly switching between different performance or economy modes.
- Comprehensive Safety: Integrated drivetrain monitoring, redundant signal processing, and multi-level protection mechanisms.
Key Features & Benefits of LYNX
Rapid Integration Architecture
modular design allows for a fully operational solution within days, significantly reducing time-to-market and development costs.
Universal Input Management
native support for a wide range of accelerators, brake sensors, and switches with configurable signal conditioning
System Expandability
built-in support for external devices, including displays, lighting outputs, and complex Master-Slave configurations
Advanced braking & Recuperation
multiple activation methods, dynamic control options for optimized energy recovery, smooth braking response
Integrated Safety Suite
real-time monitoring of input values and signal plausibility checks to ensure high operational reliability and drivetrain protection
Developer-Friendly API
full access to detailed configuration parameters and optimization processes via interactive, AI-assisted documentation
Why Choose LYNX?
Tailor performance, control logic, and safety functions to meet specific industrial or automotive standards
The system is designed to grow with your application—activate only the specific features required for your project.
Transition from concept to a functional vehicle prototype using proven, ready-to-use components.
Benefit from a robust support structure, featuring a comprehensive API and real-time technical assistance
OPHION – Intelligent Powertrain & Motor Control
OPHION is a specialized firmware designed for high-precision motor control and performance optimization. It focus on operational stability and efficiency, offering a hardware-agnostic platform that adapts to various motor types and operating conditions. It is the ideal solution for systems requiring reliable speed or torque control without the complexity of full vehicle dynamics.
Core Capabilities
- Advanced Dynamic Control: Precise management of acceleration, braking, and regenerative profiles.
- Performance Mapping: Support for up to 9 independent user profiles, allowing on-the-fly switching between performance and economy modes.
- Comprehensive Safety: Integrated drivetrain monitoring, redundant signal processing, and multi-level hardware protection.
Key Features & Technical Benefits of OPHION
Quick Deployment Architecture
predefined configuration modes eliminates the need for complex low-level programming, rapid system commissioning
Versatile Control Modes
wide range of applications, from basic industrial pumps and winches to high-precision servo drives and laboratory equipment
Hardware-Agnostic Scalability
engineered to work seamlessly across the entire siliXcon hardware range, providing a consistent control interface for different power levels
High-Precision Feedback
full compatibility with multiple sensor types, including HALL, Sin/Cos, and Resolvers, ensuring accurate position and speed feedback
Why Choose OPHION?
Quickly reconfigure control parameters to match specific mechanical requirements or changing load profiles.
Multi-sensor support and predefined modes allow for easy implementation into existing PLC or analog control systems.
Benefit from comprehensive technical documentation and AI-assisted optimization tools.
Faster deployment cycles lead to lower R&D costs, earlier testing phases, and quicker market entry.
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