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TI is two platforms in one page: low-power connectivity, and 60 GHz radar. We do both.

Q: Can needCode develop firmware on TI SimpleLink silicon?

Yes - needCode develops on TI's SimpleLink connectivity MCUs (CC26xx for BLE and multi-protocol, CC13xx for Sub-GHz) using the SimpleLink SDK and TI-RTOS/FreeRTOS, covering BLE, Thread, Zigbee, Matter, and Sub-GHz, plus the coexistence and power engineering multi-protocol products need. The team includes engineers who previously shipped products at TI, backed by a certified-mesh heritage. Engagements start with an NDA and a scoping call.

Q: Can needCode develop TI mmWave radar (IWR/AWR) applications?

Yes - needCode develops on TI's 60 GHz mmWave radar sensors, and radar is fundamentally a signal-processing discipline: configuring the sensor, processing chirp data, and building the detection logic that turns reflections into presence, motion, and micro-movement like breathing. needCode's RF and signal-processing depth - the same foundation behind its UWB ranging and sensing work - is exactly what mmWave radar demands, a capability few embedded firmware teams can offer.

Q: Can you build a child-presence detection product on TI radar?

Yes - 60 GHz mmWave radar is today's most mature technology for automotive child-presence detection, because it can detect the micro-movement of breathing even for a still, covered child, without a camera. needCode develops this on TI radar silicon, from sensor configuration through detection and classification, and covers the trade-offs against UWB-radar sensing honestly. The Child Presence Detection solution page covers the application; this page covers the TI silicon behind it.

Q: What is needCode's relationship with Texas Instruments?

needCode is not a corporate partner of TI - its named silicon partnership is with Qorvo. What needCode brings to TI projects is engineer pedigree: team members who previously built and shipped products at TI, plus RF and signal-processing depth for radar and certified-mesh/multi-protocol depth for connectivity. For a TI product on either platform, that inside knowledge and RF depth is the capability that matters.

Q: Does needCode work with both TI connectivity and TI radar?

Yes - and being comfortable in both is unusual: TI's SimpleLink connectivity and its mmWave radar are very different engineering disciplines (protocol stacks versus radar signal processing), and needCode's combination of wireless depth and RF/signal-processing depth covers both. Many firmware teams can attempt the connectivity side; the radar side is where most have nothing to offer.

Q: Can you build multi-protocol products on TI CC26xx?

Yes - CC26xx parts support BLE, Thread, Zigbee, and Matter, and needCode handles the concurrency and coexistence of running more than one, drawing on a shipped multi-protocol product and certified-mesh heritage. Matter-over-Thread on TI silicon is a core use case, taken through commissioning and certification via the Standards & Certification service.

Q: Can you develop Sub-GHz long-range products on TI CC13xx?

Yes - TI's CC13xx Sub-GHz parts suit long-range, low-power connectivity where range and battery life beat bandwidth, and needCode develops Sub-GHz and dual-band (Sub-GHz + BLE) products on them. Sub-GHz proprietary protocols and the power engineering behind multi-year battery life are both in scope, measured in a dedicated power lab.

Q: Can you hit our battery target on an always-on TI sensing product?

Battery life on always-on products is validated, not estimated: needCode uses TI's ultra-low-power Sensor Controller to offload background tasks from the main core, engineers deep-sleep behaviour, and measures current draw on instruments in a dedicated power lab. Always-on sensing - radar or connectivity - is where power budgets are hardest, and the Sensor Controller is often the key to hitting them.

Q: Do you work with the SimpleLink SDK and mmWave SDK?

Yes - needCode works in TI's SimpleLink SDK (TI-RTOS/FreeRTOS) for connectivity parts and the mmWave SDK for radar, and in Zephyr where a design calls for it. Working across the vendor toolchains and Zephyr means the right environment for the product, and the radar toolchain in particular is specialised enough that experience with it is a real differentiator.

Q: How is needCode different from a general firmware agency for TI work?

Two things: engineers who shipped inside TI, and RF/signal-processing depth that covers the radar side most firmware shops can't touch. A general agency might handle basic CC26xx BLE firmware; needCode brings certified-mesh and multi-protocol depth to the connectivity spine and genuine signal-processing capability to the 60 GHz radar spine - the rare team equipped for both halves of TI's wireless portfolio.

Texas Instruments spans two different worlds a wireless product might need - SimpleLink CC26xx/CC13xx for BLE, Sub-GHz, Thread, and Matter, and IWR/AWR mmWave radar for presence and motion sensing. needCode brings embedded, RF, and signal-processing depth to both, with engineers who shipped products inside TI. Whether you're building a low-power connected device or a 60 GHz sensing product, the RF engineering that decides whether it works is what we do.

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The TI silicon we work on

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TI gives you two hard RF problems. We're built for both.

Most vendors are one platform. TI is two. On the connectivity side, SimpleLink CC26xx and CC13xx cover BLE, Sub-GHz, Thread, Zigbee, and Matter - the low-power radios a connected product runs on, with the same coexistence and power challenges any wireless design faces. On the sensing side, TI's IWR and AWR mmWave radars work at 60 GHz - a completely different discipline, where the product is defined not by a protocol stack but by radar signal processing: turning reflected chirps into presence, motion, and micro-movement like breathing.

needCode is one of the few embedded teams comfortable in both. The connectivity work draws on the same wireless depth behind our BLE, mesh, and multi-protocol competence; the radar work draws on RF and signal-processing depth - the kind that matters when 60 GHz mmWave is today's most mature answer for automotive child-presence detection. The team includes engineers who shipped inside TI, so both platforms are understood from the inside, not from the reference designs.

Inside knowledge, on the team

Engineers who shipped products at Texas Instruments - both SimpleLink and the wider TI platform, understood from the inside.

Connectivity, proven

BLE, Sub-GHz, Thread, and Matter on CC26xx/CC13xx - with the coexistence and power depth every wireless product needs.

60 GHz radar, a rare skill

mmWave sensing - presence, motion, and micro-movement - the signal-processing discipline behind modern presence detection.

The TI silicon we work on

Two families for two jobs - the SimpleLink connectivity line, and the mmWave radar sensors.

SimpleLink CC26xx (BLE & Multi-Protocol)

TI's BLE and multi-protocol wireless MCUs - CC2640/CC2652 and the newer CC2340 line - covering BLE, Thread, Zigbee, and Matter. The connectivity core of a TI-based product, with the coexistence engineering multi-protocol needs.

BLE

Multi-Protocol / Coexistence

SimpleLink CC13xx (Sub-GHz & Long-Range)

TI's Sub-GHz wireless MCUs for long-range, low-power connectivity - where range and battery life matter more than bandwidth, and where Sub-GHz beats 2.4 GHz. Often paired with BLE in dual-band products.

Multi-Protocol / Coexistence

IWR / AWR mmWave Radar (60 GHz)

TI's mmWave radar sensors (IWR6843 and family) - the 60 GHz sensing platform for presence, motion, gesture, and vital-sign detection like breathing. This is today's mature radar answer for automotive child-presence detection, and a rare signal-processing competence.

Child Presence Detection

SimpleLink SDK & Sensor Controller

The SimpleLink SDK (TI-RTOS / FreeRTOS) shared across the connectivity parts, and the ultra-low-power Sensor Controller that offloads background tasks from the main core - key to hitting battery targets on always-on sensing products. needCode works in the SimpleLink toolchain and in Zephyr where a design calls for it.

Platform Bring-Up & SDK

Building on TI connectivity, TI radar, or both?

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What we build on TI silicon

The full stack of engagements across both TI spines - from BLE firmware to 60 GHz radar signal processing.

BLE, Multi-Protocol & Sub-GHz Firmware

CC26xx/CC13xx firmware - BLE, Thread, Matter, Sub-GHz, and the coexistence of running more than one - with the power engineering that keeps a TI wireless product within budget. Built by a team with certified-mesh and multi-protocol heritage.

BLE SDK Development

Multi-Protocol / Coexistence

mmWave Radar Signal Processing

IWR/AWR radar development - configuring the sensor, processing the chirp data, and building the detection logic that turns reflections into presence, motion, and micro-movement. Radar is a signal-processing problem, and it's where a generalist firmware shop has nothing to offer.

Child Presence Detection

Presence & Sensing Products

Complete sensing products on TI radar - from the 60 GHz front end through classification (often with edge AI) to the output a product acts on, including camera-free presence detection where privacy matters.

Child Presence Detection

Ultra-Low-Power & Certification

Hitting the battery target on always-on TI products - using the Sensor Controller and deep-sleep engineering, measured in a dedicated power lab - and clearing BLE/Matter certification without a launch-date surprise.

BLE Power Optimization Lab

Standards & Certification

Both TI platforms, known from the inside

Engineers who shipped at Texas Instruments

needCode's team includes engineers who previously built and shipped products at TI - platform knowledge across SimpleLink and the wider TI ecosystem, from the inside rather than the reference designs.

RF and signal-processing depth for radar

60 GHz radar isn't firmware, it's signal processing - and needCode's RF depth (the same foundation behind UWB ranging and sensing) is exactly what mmWave presence detection demands. Few embedded teams can credibly take on radar.

Coexistence and mesh for connectivity

BLE, Thread, Matter, and Sub-GHz on CC26xx/CC13xx draw on needCode's certified-mesh heritage and proven multi-protocol coexistence - the connectivity side handled with the same depth as the radar side.

Power, measured not promised

Always-on sensing and connectivity products live or die on power - and a dedicated power lab means TI battery targets are validated on instruments, using the Sensor Controller and sleep engineering to get there.

Four ways to bring needCode in

From a feasibility question to a standing team. We match the engagement to which TI platform your project is on.

01 Feasibility & Architecture Consultation

Duration:
2-4 weeks
Best for:
Validating a TI connectivity part or an mmWave radar approach for your product - protocol mix and power, or radar feasibility for your sensing target - measured on hardware
Deliverable:
Feasibility assessment on real silicon, architecture recommendation, radar or power findings, leadership readout

02 Firmware / Radar Build

Duration:
Phased
Best for:
CC26xx/CC13xx connectivity firmware, or IWR/AWR radar signal processing and detection logic - the build that fits your spine
Deliverable:
Working firmware or radar processing on your hardware, validation, test harness, documentation

03 Sensing Product & Certification Hardening

Duration:
Phased
Best for:
Taking a TI product to its power target and through certification - or hardening a radar sensing product from detection to reliable field output
Deliverable:
Lab-measured power results, tuned detection performance, pre-certification testing, qualification support

04 Embedded Team

Duration:
Multi-year, retainer-based
Best for:
Companies that want standing TI connectivity or radar depth inside their programme
Deliverable:
An embedded team in your cadence - the delivery model behind an 8-year silicon-scale programme

What we ship on

Both TI stacks - the connectivity radios and the mmWave radar.

TI connectivity silicon

SimpleLink CC2640 / CC2652

CC2340

CC13xx (Sub-GHz)

TI radar silicon

IWR6843 and mmWave family (60 GHz)

AWR automotive radar

Protocols

Bluetooth LE

Sub-GHz proprietary

Thread

Zigbee

Matter

multi-protocol

Sensing

mmWave radar signal processing

presence / motion / vital-sign detection

edge classification

SDK & platforms

SimpleLink SDK

TI-RTOS / FreeRTOS

mmWave SDK

Zephyr

Sensor Controller

Power & quality

BLE Power Optimization Lab

Sensor Controller offload

automated PTS

board-matrix CI

ISO 9001

Case studies

needCode's deepest public proof is on UWB and BLE silicon - shown here honestly, as evidence of wireless, RF, and signal-processing depth that transfers to both TI spines, not a named TI programme.

Qorvo: RF Leadership

Context: Rapid scaling for new chipset bring-up.

Scale: Grew from <10 to 30 FTEs.
Output: Supported bring-up of 9 new hardware platforms (SDKs, Drivers, Stacks).
Retention: Zero-churn core team retained for 5+ years.

Dedicated Development Center for RF Solutions

Bluetooth Mesh Smart Lighting Control System

Smart Lighting: Core R&D Extension

Context: Client needed deep, specialized expertise to pivot from proprietary tech to a new global standard.

Service: Deployed a dedicated squad of embedded engineers to function as the client's core R&D team.
Output: Co-authored official Bluetooth SIG protocols and delivered the world’s first certified BLE Mesh stack.
Value: Enabled the client to secure Series A funding and defined the industry standard for smart buildings.

Creative Werks: Innovation rescue

Context: Hardware obsolescence threatened production shutdown.

Action: Full-stack takeover (PCB redesign + Firmware + Mobile App).
ROI: 1230% ($1.6M value generated).
Speed: Payback period of 2-3 months.

NeedCode-case study - IoT Solution for Boat Lift Modernization - cover2s

PowerPollen: AgTech automation

Context: Lack of internal expertise stalled a critical automation project.

Action: Re-architected system using unified MCU and ISOBUS standards.
ROI: 13.8x ($2.9M value generated).
Impact: Enabled $1.9M increase in harvester value.

Strategic Partnership

needCode is an official business partner of Qorvo, bringing over 8 years of proven expertise and trusted service to the technology sector.

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Members of the UWB Alliance

In 2025 we became a member of the UWB Alliance. This strategic step reinforces our commitment to pioneering Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology.

Proudly Certified for Excellence and Security

needCode is officially certified for:
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – Information Security

ISO certifications reflect our focus on delivering reliable IoT solutions, smart product development, and secure technology services.

Testimonials

“I think the key takeaway from needCode is their ability to adapt and understand the customer's requirements. That took away probably a large portion of what could have been a lot of development time and expense for both companies.”

Bob Folkestad

President at Creative Werks

“One aspect that truly sets needCode apart is its profound expertise in firmware development. Their proficiency in various programming languages, embedded systems and hardware architecture is truly impressive. When faced with difficult problems, their strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset shine through, allowing them to overcome obstacles with remarkable ease.”

Semeh Sarhan

CEO at Xtrava

“I worked with needCode while leading the NWTN-Berlin team in 2018. A big chunk for our FW development has been outsourced to them and they had proven to iterate very quickly, following specs and deliver on time. It was great working with them. I recommend working with needCode’s team on any Embedded SW development.”

Marco Salvioli Mariani

CTO at NWTN Berlin GmbH

“needCode Team proved to be one of the best engineers I have ever met. The part I like the most about the team is the more difficult an obstacle seems to be, the more motivated they were to find a solution and a way forward.”

Szymon Słupik

CTO at Silvair

“needCode is an outstanding partner. Their quick follow-up, scalability, and extensive professional network set them apart. Their expertise in wireless technologies has been valuable, supporting us from low-level drivers to architecture discussions.”

Tim Allemeersch

Director at Qorvo, Inc.

“needCode did a great job improving the firmware of the Vai Kai connected toys and developing new features, surpassing our expectations multiple times. I would definitely recommend hiring Bartek and needCode for the embedded software projects!”

Matas Petrikas

CEO & Co-founder at Vai Kai UG

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