Fidus Systems

We’re at Discover Technata today. If you’re around, come by and say hi.👋 ⏱️ We’ll be here until 6 PM. 📌 Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata North   #DTCareerFair26 #KanataNorthBA #Ottawa #TechJobs #Hiring #EmbeddedSystems #FPGADesign Kanata North Business Association Kyry K. France Todd Karina Uppal, PCM®

Thinking about your next move in tech? Our team will be at the Discover Technata Career Fair on March 31st, and we’d love to meet you. From hardware design and FPGA development to embedded systems and software engineering, we’re looking to connect with people who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and working on meaningful systems. If that sounds like you, come by the Fidus booth and say hello. 📍 March 31, 2026 🕙 10 AM – 6 PM 📌 Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata North Register here: https://lnkd.in/eAF3WiZh #DTCareerFair26 #KanataNorthBA #Ottawa #TechJobs #Hiring #EmbeddedSystems #FPGADesign Kanata North Business Association Kyry K. France Todd

The hardest high-speed issues aren’t the always obvious ones. It’s when 8 out of 10 lanes run perfectly… and two lanes fail at 25 Gbps for no clear reason. Loss looks the same. The layout looks the same. And then someone presses on the connector — and suddenly the link works. That’s when you start digging into deeper signal-integrity effects like board-to-board variation or fiber weave skew. It’s a good reminder that in complex hardware systems, problems don’t always show up where you expect them. Sometimes the real clues only appear at the system level — on the bench, not in the schematic. #SERDES #SignalIntegrity #SignalProcessing #EmbeddedSystems #HardwareEngineering

Great engineering careers aren’t built in isolation. They are shaped by the complexity of the work and the teams behind it. At Fidus, engineers tackle challenging embedded designs across FPGA, PI/SI, embedded software, and hardware. They work on high-performance platforms where first-time-right execution matters.   If you're looking to apply your expertise to complex embedded systems, come meet the team at Discover Technata. 📅 March 31, 2026 📍 Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata North   Learn more: https://fidus.com/careers/ #DTCareerFair26 #KanataNorthBA #Ottawa #TechJobs #Hardware #FPGA #EmbeddedSystems #Hiring #OttawaJobs Kanata North Business Association France Todd Kyry K.

We had a great time at Embedded World Germany 2026. From hallway conversations to booth discussions, it's always fun connecting with engineers and technology leaders from across the embedded systems ecosystem. One theme that continues to stand out across the industry: systems are becoming more complex, and the intersection of hardware, software, and system architecture is more important than ever. Events like embedded world Exhibition&Conference are a great reminder of how valuable it is to step back, exchange ideas, and hear how others are solving the challenges that come with building high-performance embedded systems. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to connect with our team. What were your biggest takeaways from Embedded World this year? #EmbeddedWorld #EW26 #EmbeddedSystems

Looking for your next opportunity in hardware, FPGA, or embedded systems? Fidus will be at the Discover Technata Career Fair, one of the largest tech gatherings in Kanata North, and we’d love to meet you. Our team designs complex systems across hardware design, FPGA platforms, embedded software, embedded systems, PCB design, and high-speed technologies. If you're exploring your next step in tech, stop by the Fidus booth and meet our team. 📅 March 31, 2026 🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 📍 Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata North Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gU8Z3UCi #DTCareerFair26 #KanataNorthBA #Ottawa #TechJobs #Hardware #FPGA #EmbeddedSystems #Hiring #OttawaJobs Kanata North Business Association France Todd Kyry K.

Embedded Linux is often described as the backbone of modern embedded systems. But the real challenge isn’t choosing Linux. It’s knowing when it’s the right architecture. Engineers constantly weigh tradeoffs between: 🔸Deterministic real-time control 🔸Scalability and system complexity 🔸Driver ecosystems and hardware flexibility The Linux kernel enables powerful capabilities, from advanced scheduling to multicore optimization, but it requires the right architecture and tuning to deliver predictable performance. Understanding these tradeoffs is critical when designing high-performance embedded systems. Want to explore the full breakdown? The blog post is linked in the comments. #EmbeddedLinux #EmbeddedSystems #LinuxKernel #SystemDesign #EmbeddedSoftware

Interesting announcement covered by Military & Aerospace Electronics on the new VITA 90 (VNX) standard built on Samtec Inc connectors: https://lnkd.in/e8rEVxMt Smaller form factors are not new. But combining high-speed interconnects with increasing bandwidth demands in constrained environments is where things get more complex. At higher data rates, connector selection is no longer just a mechanical decision; it directly impacts: • Signal integrity and loss budgets • Crosstalk in dense layouts • Overall system reliability at scale What stands out with this announcement is the role of the connector as a system-level enabler, not just a component. For engineering teams, the challenge isn’t just adopting a new standard; it’s validating that high-speed links perform as expected across the full stack: FPGA/SoC → PCB → connector → PCB → endpoint. Curious to see how quickly the ecosystem builds around VNX and what this means for next-gen modular architectures. #EmbeddedSystemsDesignandServices #FPGA #SignalIntegrity #HardwareDesign #Aerospace

Platform stability is just an illusion. The FPGA you’re designing with today might not be available tomorrow—which can leave you with expensive, mid-lifecycle redesigns. The fix? Architect your system with migration in mind: 🔹 Wrap your vendor-specific modules 🔹 Abstract your memory + I/O 🔹 Validate with regression + HIL testing When you design this way, migration doesn’t become a crisis, it becomes an opportunity to improve. #FPGA #FPGADesign #EmbeddedSystems

Our team will be at the Discover Technata Career Fair on March 31st, and we’re looking forward to meeting the next wave of innovators in Ottawa’s tech community. If you're curious about the work we do at Fidus — from hardware design, embedded systems, and FPGA platforms to PCB design and high-speed digital systems — come by our booth and introduce yourself. Whether you're actively exploring new opportunities or simply want to learn more about the technologies and challenges we work on, we'd love to connect. 📅 March 31, 2026 🕙 10 AM – 6 PM 📍 Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata North Register here: https://lnkd.in/gU8Z3UCi #DTCareerFair26 #kanatanorthba #Ottawa #TechJobs #Hardware #FPGA #EmbeddedSystems #Hiring #OttawaJobs France Todd Kyry K. Kanata North Business Association