Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Design & Development

EWA GSI Miniaturization and Microelectronics Design Center (Montpelier, VT) provides professional technical and engineering services for both Government and Industry customers in the design, development, testing, and integration of Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). 

ASIC design is one of the most advanced miniaturization technologies, optimally balancing the application's power, performance, and size requirements. EWA GSI's own application of FPGA and ASIC technologies has proven that digital ASIC technologies are at least 75% more powerful and energy efficient than FPGA designs. Our team has the expertise and specialized ASIC design tools necessary to make cutting edge ASIC designs a success. By implementing an exacting design methodology, employing leading software tools, exercising extensive software simulations, and by enforcing quality control measures throughout the entire process, we ensure that complex designs are developed accurately.

Read more:
Miniaturization and Microelectronics Design Center Fact Sheet

You may also be interested in:
Analog / Mixed Signal Semiconductor Design & Development
Microwave Monolithic Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Design & Development
Miniaturization Engineering Design & Development

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Analog / Mixed Signal Semiconductor Design & Development

The EWA GSI Miniaturization and Microelectronics Design Center (Montpelier, VT) provides specialized technical and engineering services for both Government and Industry customers in the design, development, testing, and integration of Analog / Mixed Signal integrated circuits. 

Staffed by a cadre of experienced professionals, EWA GSI is experienced to handle the entire development process from conceptual design to final implementation of analog / mixed signal integrated circuits to include device modeling and measurements. EWA GSI specializes in custom designs for proprietary systems and special customers. The EWA GSI approach combines expertise in system-level design, circuit-level design, process technology and wide spectrum of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools as well as expertise within the RF/analog, mixed-signal and digital domain.

Read more:
Miniaturization and Microelectronics Design Center Fact Sheet

You may also be interested in:
Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Design & Development
Microwave Monolithic Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Design & Development
Miniaturization Engineering Design & Development

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Computer Based Training

EWA GSI prepares new course material by updating and enhancing current training courses for operators and management and uses a rigorous peer-review and quality control process in developing the training packages. We address skills ranging from those necessary to set-up and tear down the equipment, to activate, check, operate and shutdown in different modes. We also provide separate training for operator maintenance, a demonstration of the basic equipment safety skills, and a separate and complete instruction package for the Training Team trainers.

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Cyber Defense - Emergency Incident Response

A system security breach can be a daunting occurrence.  However, it is critical that the incident be responded to quickly, and in a manner that is commiserate with all legal implications.

Our Incident Response Team is staffed with experts to assist in these situations. The Emergency Response team can be deployed within a matter of hours.  Once arriving at the customers site, the Emergency Response team takes a five phase approach to incident handling:

• Identification
• Containment
• Eradication
• Recovery
• Debriefing

Contact us for more information or to schedule a Cooperative Vulnerability Assessment.

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Cyber Defense - Monitoring and Detection
Cyber Defense - NACMAST Enterprise
Cyber Defense - Research and Development
Information Security - Cooperative Vulnerability Assessment
Penetration Testing

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Cyber Defense - Monitoring and Detection

The primary goal of NACMAST Enterprise is to provide reliable computer network defense services to our customers.  Originally developed solely for the Department of Defense (DoD), the NACMAST intrusion detection architecture provides state of the art protection to government and commercial entities.

Using our proven architecture, we deploy sensors at the customers network perimeter points.  This allows us to capture all network traffic entering and exiting the network.  These sensors use sophisticated software to reduce the data to a manageable size.  The data is then sent over encrypted channels back to our analysis center.

Our analysis center is staffed 24x7x365 by highly trained intrusion analysts.  Our staff is fully Department of Defense 8570.1 compliant.  Whereas most intrusion detection systems rely fully on automated systems to detect intrusions, our model includes a team of highly trained human analysts in addition to our sophisticated automated detection technologies.  Our analysts constantly monitor customer network traffic for intrusions and are capable of identifying the new "zero day" attacks that machines can not detect.

You may also be interested in:
Cyber Defense - Emergency Incident Response
Cyber Defense - NACMAST Enterprise
Cyber Defense - Research and Development
Information Security - Cooperative Vulnerability Assessment
Penetration Testing

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Cyber Defense - NACMAST Enterprise

The Network Attack Characterization and Simulation Test bed (NACMAST) is a consortium led by EWA GSI that consists of government, academic, and commercial entities whose purpose is to mitigate attacks aimed at America's computer networks.  Attacks upon our customers networks are averted through the application of a mixture of reactive and proactive techniques, among these are: performing retrospective network traffic analysis, conducting network vulnerability assessments, constantly monitoring network traffic, detecting threats in real time using our proprietary automated alerting systems, and by anticipating future threats through research and development.  We support our customers by providing a comprehensive set of network security solutions designed to improve their overall security posture.

The EWA GSI Bowling Green Computer Network Defense Service Provider (BGCNDSP) is the operational wing of the NACMAST consortium.  The BGCNDSP was established in 2009 as an enclave of the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, MD.  The BGCNDSP operates from within the EWA Government Systems, Inc offices in Bowling Green, Ky.  The BGCNDSP provides network defense services to both government and non-government entities within the United States.

You may also be interested in:
Cyber Defense - Emergency Incident Response
Cyber Defense - Monitoring and Detection
Cyber Defense - Research and Development
Information Security - Cooperative Vulnerability Assessment
Penetration Testing

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Cyber Defense - Research and Development

The EWA GSI-led NACMAST Enterprise was originally created to augment the research capabilities of the Army Research Laboratory with a test bed in which to develop rapid solutions to mitigating network attacks.  NACMAST has since become the ideal place to develop and test new detection techniques in an effort to create a more effective computer network defense architecture.  Since its inception, NACMAST software developers have been continuously creating and improving tools and methods for securing information networks. Our research areas include:

• Intrusion Detection Systems
• Autonomic Network Defense
• Threat Analysis
• Bots, Worms , Viruses, and other Malicious Code
• Covert Communication Channels
• Network Traffic Analysis

You may also be interested in:
Cyber Defense - Emergency Incident Response
Cyber Defense - Monitoring and Detection
Cyber Defense - NACMAST Enterprise
Information Security - Cooperative Vulnerability Assessment
Penetration Testing

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Electronic Warfare

EWA has grown out of its foundational expertise in electronic warfare. EWA GSI has assembled an outstanding staff of EW experts. We can support every facet of EW, from teaching fundamental concepts to building advanced counter-measures systems. Our proficiencies include in-depth EW engineering, testing, training, and support that is unavailable from any other source.

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Engineering

Ingenuity, an entrepreneurial spirit, and engineering expertise has formed the backbone of EWA GSI and extends into all capabilities throughout the company. We foster a continually growing team of seasoned experts and new talent who share the same passion for solving problems and developing innovative solutions.

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Information Assurance Task Force Support

EWA GSI supports the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) with their Information Assurance Task Force to include multiple aspects of planning, preparation, execution, and reporting. In addition to scheduling the Blue, Green and Red teaming, EWA GSI supports the Analysis Group and Data Collection Team with questionnaires, demographics, IA control forms, interviews, MSEL injects, and real-world events.

Read more:
Information Assurance Task Force Fact Sheet

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Information Operations Red Team Training and Support

"We are the Bad Guys." EWA GSI's Information Operations Red Team provides an opposition force with real-world communications technologies for SIGINT training to support all Military Services. Committed to quality and fully responsive to customers' changing needs, the Red Team provides continuing support anytime, anywhere with a diverse skill set and expertise second to none.

Read more:
Information Operations Red Team Fact Sheet

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Information Security - Cooperative Vulnerability Assessment

Cooperative Vulnerability Assessments are a highly effective means of determining an organizations information security posture.  The National Security Agency (NSA) developed a follow on process to their Information Security Assessment Methodology (IAM) called the Information Security Evaluation Methodology (IEM).  IEM provides a standardized method for EWA GSI personnel to gain an understanding of a customers organizational security as it relates to policies and procedures.  IEM was developed by the NSA and commercial information security assessors and has been used within the U.S. government since 1997.

EWA GSI performs IEM Assessments through their NACMAST consortium in a three phase process: pre-evaluation, on-site evaluation and penetration test, and post-evaluation review. Contact us for more information or to schedule an IEM Assessment for your facility.

You may also be interested in:
Cyber Defense - Emergency Incident Response
Cyber Defense - Monitoring and Detection
Cyber Defense - NACMAST Enterprise
Cyber Defense - Research and Development
Penetration Testing

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Microwave Monolithic Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Design & Development

The EWA GSI Miniaturization and Microelectronics Design Center (Montpelier, VT) offers a highly specialized technical and engineering service for both Government and Industry customers in the design, development, testing, and integration of Microwave Monolithic Integrated Circuits (MMICs). 

EWA GSI’s team of experienced RF semiconductor engineers has extensive experience with wide spectrum of process technologies to include CMOS, BiCMOS, SiGe, GaAs, InGaP & GaN. This allows the selection and implementation of the technology that best meets the customer’s performance and cost requirements. EWA GSI has well established relationships with trusted domestic foundries and packaging firms.

EWA GSI’s design experience includes very highly populated integrated circuits using the CMOS process, moderately populated high frequency integrated circuits using SiGe process, and very high frequency and high power integrated circuits using GaAs, InGaP and GaN processes. EWA GSI has expertise in passive and active device characterization and modeling as well as package modeling. Package modeling accounts for parasitic effects (very important at high frequencies) into circuit design at a very early stage of development. EWA GSI’s experience and knowledge with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools, including Electromagnetic (EM) Analysis, ensures reliable high-performance MMICs. EWA GSI also offers comprehensive measurement capabilities for on-wafer and on-board circuit tests as well as for system performance tests. These measurement capabilities include linear and non-linear characterizations like S-parameter, noise figure, phase noise, power, inter-modulation and load-pull measurements.

Read more:
Miniaturization and Microelectronics Design Center Fact Sheet

You may also be interested in:
Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Design & Development
Analog / Mixed Signal Semiconductor Design & Development
Miniaturization Engineering Design & Development

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Miniaturization Engineering Design & Development

The EWA GSI Miniaturization and Microelectronics Design Center (Montpelier, VT) offers a unique, 100% domestic, technical and engineering service for both Government and Industry to establish cost-effective ways to reduce the size, weight, and power of electronics while increasing operational capability (SWaP-C). 

This service encompasses the cost-effective application of the full spectrum of digital and RF miniaturization technologies. The EWA GSI team is experienced in many miniaturization technologies including Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), Microwave Monolithic Integrated Circuit (MMIC), system on chip (SoC) and multi-chip module (MCM). In addition to these high-end microelectronics solutions, some applications benefit more from the lower-cost, shortened development cycles available in modified-Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technologies. These technologies include embedded processors, Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), and Digital Signal Processors (DSPs). Multiple technologies are often combined on a single printed circuit board (PCB) along with supporting memory and interfacing components. EWA GSI provides custom software/firmware for the FPGA and embedded processors to perform the necessary computations and complete the solution.

Excellent SWaP-C gains are possible in this category of miniaturization. For many target applications, this modified-COTS approach represents a cost-effective market-ready solution. Other EWA GSI customers require the full advantage of custom ASIC or MMIC design and may only use mod-COTS technologies for prototype or proof-of-concept. In either case, EWA-GSI customers are pleased to know that cutting-edge microelectronics design is available to them with an experienced team ready to transition their design when it is required.

Read more:
Miniaturization and Microelectronics Design Center Fact Sheet

You may also be interested in:
Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Design & Development
Analog / Mixed Signal Semiconductor Design & Development
Microwave Monolithic Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Design & Development

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Penetration Testing

External threats are constantly evolving with the flow of business and technology.  As companies leverage new technologies, their exposure to risk grows.  Improperly secured networks, hosts, and applications are attack surfaces that can be exploited.  Any successful attack on an organization results in the loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of critical data and services.

Our penetration testing service is designed to help organizations understand their external information security posture by identifying weaknesses within information systems and applications.  Our team operates from the perspective of an attacker to attempt unauthorized access to your environment.

We test for vulnerabilities within:

      • Servers
      • Routers
      • Firewalls
      • Wireless Networks
      • Intrusion Detection Systems
      • Web Sites and Applications (Extranet and Intranet)

Our thoroughly tested method of penetration testing which takes place in five steps: intelligence gathering, scanning, enumeration, exploitation, and exfiltration. The final review of the penetration test consists of a meeting in which final deliverables are transferred to the customer and a presentation is made regarding the assessment findings.  At that time, recommendations are made based upon the assessment results.

Contact us for more information or to schedule a consultation meeting.

You may also be interested in:
Cyber Defense - Emergency Incident Response
Cyber Defense - Monitoring and Detection
Cyber Defense - NACMAST Enterprise
Cyber Defense - Research and Development
Information Security - Cooperative Vulnerability Assessment

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Radar Design and Development

EWA GSI has designed, developed and delivered a variety of Radar Systems. Some radars were designed to emulate certain foreign air-defense radars for the purpose of testing U.S. Electronic Warfare devices while others delivered CW (Continuous Wave) radars that we networked together to fill the gaps in an existing surveillance system.

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Radar Simulators

EWA GSI provides unique system development capabilities. The technical staff is experienced in large systems design specializing in radar and related areas. The GSI development team combines extensive large company development experience within a small company environment that provides the freedom to customize procedures and methodologies as particular tasks require. The team’s experience spans many radar programs and provides a firm grounding in established procedures and techniques. The small company environment allows for easy communication between engineers and software designers which is critical to a successful development effort. These capabilities put EWA in a strong position to pioneer real-time development techniques.

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Range Instrumentation

EWA GSI provides support to the Naval Air Warfare Center-Weapons Division, Land Range at China Lake CA. Services include project management, system engineering, system integration, and system testing for instrumentation and measurement systems. Current projects include: remotely operating tracking radars 5 & 6; spherical near field measurement system, and CW Doppler radar.

Read more:
Range Instrumentation Support Fact Sheet

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Software Design and Development

Engineers develop software in a process controlled environment for multiple platforms and operating systems using various languages in compliance with recognized government and commercial standards.  Our software engineers are experience in a broad array of software technologies.  We provide software solutions from unclassified to TS material clearance levels.

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Special Operations

EWA GSI is at the forefront of developing new technologies in the area of special operations.  We have a unique group of qualified individuals with various special operations backgrounds in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.  These individuals work with our customers to understand and address requirements that specifically meet the challenges of today’s world of fast-paced special operations.

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Test and Evaluation

EWA GSI supports customer requirements for Test and Evaluation through test instrumentation, test data analysis, and other capabilities.  EWA has focused on using various forms of instrumentation in the test data collection process to accurately collect large volumes of data and reduce the number of personnel required to support the testing process.  At the conclusion of a test EWA reviews the data collected to ensure it was collected according to the data collection plan and conduct a detailed analysis of the data according to the test evaluation plan.  In support of clients' contract management activities, EWA also performs independent verification and validation of hardware and software.

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Training Systems and Development

EWA Government Systems, Inc. provides expert training systems development capabilities in modern training systems technology essential for comprehensive training needs assessment, affordable systems development, and effective training implementation. We are proficient in many different areas including: PC Software Solutions, Real Time Simulation, Computer Based Trainers, 3D Modeling and Design, and Electronic Warfare Expertise.

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Wireless Applications 

EWA GSI operates a Wireless Center of Excellence (CoE) that provides systems engineering and integration within the IEEE 802 wireless protocols.  Since the Wireless CoE inception, EWA GSI has developed and supported multiple wireless based systems for government customers. These systems range from high data rate networks using industry wireless standards to miniaturized RFID devices employing proprietary wireless solutions for long battery life.  While the US Government is the CoE’s primary customer, the CoE team’s expertise and technologies are available for non-Government projects within the company.

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