Technology Areas

At CPA Global, we have specialists in a wide range of technology fields. Our particular areas of expertise include Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical/Biotechnology and Computer Science/Business Methods.

Recently we've completed research projects that cover the following topics:

Electrical

• Integrated Circuits (e.g. MOS, CMOS, transistors, FETs)
• Displays/Image Processing/Graphic
• Distributed Systems (Hardware and Software): Fault tolerance, Lock Contention, Multi-Computer, Multi-processor, Message Passing, Shared Memory
• I/O Architecture (e.g. Bus, Audio, R/W, SCSI, Buffers, Handshaking, Timing)
• Memory Systems (e.g. DRAM, RAM, SRAM, RAMBUS, ROM, EEPROM)
• Power systems (Transformers, Power generation/control/monitoring)
• Printers and Copiers
• Robotics
• Semiconductor Fabrication (e.g. CMOS, MOSFET, Implantation, Fluid systems, Packaging, Lithography, Deposition, Etching, Equipment Design)
• Cable TV
• Cellular (e.g. TDMA, CDMA, Circuits, Switching, Security, Design, Coding)
• Fiber Optics (fiber channel, semiconductor or gas lasers)
• Remote Control
• RF Applications (e.g. RF Tags/Labels/Transponders, Tolls, Warehousing, Shipping Systems, Postal)
• Telephony (e.g. Switching Systems, Call Services, Telemetry, ACD, Caller ID)
• TCP/IP, ETHERNET, web browsers, Internet telephone
• Batteries
• Telecommunications
• Routers, Switches
• Timers
• Radar
• Global Positioning Systems
• Fiber Optics

Mechanical

• Automotive Systems
• Medical Devices (e.g. catheters, syringes)
• Mechanical Design Applications
• Hydraulics
• Manufacturing Technology
• Motors, Generators, Turbines, Hybrids
• Metals Engineering
• Ship Building
• Simple and Electro-mechanical Devices
• Sporting Equipment (e.g. Golf, Cycling, Exercise)
• Fuel Cells
• Sports and Exercise Equipment
• Vehicle Monitoring
• Drug Delivery Systems

Chemical/Biotechnology

• Coatings/Adhesives
• Compositions
• Chemical Structures and Compounds
• Pharmaceuticals
• Polymers
• Processes
• DNA recombinant technology
• Organic chemistry
• Medicinal chemistry
• Vaccines
• Bioinformatics
• Therapeutics and diagnostics methods
• Vector development
• Microbiology
• Drug discovery
• Genetics
• Genomics
• Bio-sequence analysis
• Microarray technology
• Agrochemicals
• Catalytic Chemistry
• Food Science
• Detergent formulations
• Cosmetics

Computer Science/Business Methods

• Financial Transaction Processing
• Investment Analysis
• Programming
• Accounting/Banking algorithms/Software
• Credit/Debit Card Processing (e.g., Smart Card)
• Graphical User Interface
• Games
• E-Commerce/Business Models
• Web-Based Processing
• Networks (LAN, WAN, etc.)
• Product Development and Marketing
• Advertising
• Biometrics
• Computerized Gaming
• Coupon/Incentive Programs
• Credit or Loan Processing
• Electronic Funds Transfer
• Encryption
• Health Care Management
• Insurance
• Smart Cards
• Network Security
• TCP/IP
• VOIP
• Virtual Reality