Business Details
40 Years
experience
Engineering Expertise Since 1986
Trilobyte Systems has specialized in contract engineering services since 1986, delivering expertise in VLSI design, computer architecture, memory systems, and digital hardware design. Our proven track record in developing synthesis and physical design methodologies for large ICs using diverse tools positions us as trusted specialists in complex technical challenges. We provide authoritative expert witness testimony, patent infringement analysis, and reverse engineering services, supported by decades of contributions to industry conferences and publications. Our unique combination of hands-on experience in semiconductor design and a deep understanding of historical computing innovations allows us to tackle cutting-edge engineering problems with practical, effective solutions.With a career spanning arcade game development at General Computer, memory controller design for Sun Microsystems, and foundational work on industry-standard tools like Verilog, we bring unparalleled technical depth to every engagement. Our commitment to rigorous methodology and client-focused communication ensures reliable delivery of technically complex projects across multiple domains.
Services
VLSI Design
Computer Architecture
Memory Systems
Expert Witness
Patent Analysis
Reverse Engineering
Synthesis Methodologies
Physical Design
Digital Hardware
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in VLSI design and digital hardware development.
- Our team pioneered arcade game hardware at General Computer Corporation.
- We provide expert witness services in semiconductor and software IP disputes.
- Our work on Verilog HDL history informs modern design methodologies.
- We combine technical expertise with proven academic and industry leadership.
Services
VLSI Design
We develop advanced VLSI design methodologies for large-scale integrated circuits using industry-standard tools. Our expertise includes creating synthesis flows, physical design strategies, and timing analysis frameworks that address complex semiconductor challenges. With decades of experience in register-transfer level (RTL) design and logic synthesis optimization, we deliver silicon-proven solutions for modern IC development.
Expert Witness
Our legal consulting services combine deep technical knowledge with courtroom experience in intellectual property disputes. We provide patent infringement analysis, technology documentation, and expert testimony for semiconductor and software-related cases. Our engineers have testified in matters involving design patents, hardware IP, and historical computing innovations.
Patent Analysis
We conduct thorough patent evaluations covering infringement analysis, validity assessments, and prior art research. Our services help technology companies understand IP risks, develop defensive strategies, and navigate complex patent landscapes in semiconductor design and digital hardware development.
Reverse Engineering
Our reverse engineering capabilities address technical investigations of legacy systems and hardware implementations. We analyze source code repositories, ROM dumps, and physical devices to document undocumented systems, recover lost design information, and support intellectual property evaluations.
Synthesis Methodologies
We develop customized synthesis methodologies for digital IC implementation, covering constraint creation, timing analysis, and optimization strategies. Our approach ensures consistent timing closure across hierarchical designs while maintaining compatibility with physical implementation tools from synthesis to place-and-route stages.
People
Steve Golson
Consultant & Founder
Founder of Trilobyte Systems since 1986, Steve Golson specializes in VLSI design and digital hardware. Former General Computer hardware engineer for Ms. Pac-Man and Atari 7800. MIT graduate with expertise in EDA tools, Verilog HDL, and semiconductor IP analysis.
Questions
What engineering services does Trilobyte Systems specialize in?
We focus on VLSI design, computer architecture, memory systems, digital hardware development, expert witness testimony, patent infringement analysis, and reverse engineering solutions.
What makes Steve Golson's expertise unique?
His 40+ year career spans arcade game hardware development, Sun Microsystems memory controller design, and foundational contributions to Verilog HDL standards.
How does Trilobyte System approach complex engineering problems?
We combine rigorous methodology development, industry-standard tool expertise, and historical computing knowledge to deliver practical, innovative solutions.
What industries benefit from these engineering services?
Our work supports semiconductor, gaming, aerospace, and technology sectors with specialized hardware design and intellectual property analysis.
Does Trilobyte Systems collaborate with academic institutions?
We maintain active roles with organizations like the Computer History Museum and American Classic Arcade Museum through education initiatives.
