A2e Refresh — Agile Hardware Redesign Program

Rapid Hardware Redesign for Defense & Government Systems

Your fielded systems shouldn't be grounded by obsolete components, foreign-sourced parts, or unsustainable gray-market inventory. A2e redesigns, qualifies, manufactures, and supports — end to end.

  • Compress redesign timelines from 18–36 months down to 3–6 months
  • Reduce unit production cost 30–60% with modern component selection
  • Domestic manufacture, supply, and lifecycle support from day one

One Trusted Partner — From Redesign Through Sustained Production

When You Need A2e Refresh

Obsolescence doesn't announce itself — until a program is grounded. Don't wait for the gray market to dry up.

The AGILE REFRESH Process

Four focused phases — architected to move fast without cutting corners on qualification or compliance.

1

2–4 Weeks

Rapid Assessment

  • Automated BOM analysis vs. EOL & NDAA databases
  • Functional baseline verification
  • FPGA/SoC consolidation opportunity mapping
  • Risk-ranked redesign roadmap delivered
2

6–12 Weeks

Redesign

  • Domestic & trusted-foundry component selection
  • FPGA consolidation of legacy logic
  • DFM & DFT designed in from day one
  • Netlist equivalency verification
  • Firmware ported & re-verified
3

4–8 Weeks

Verification & Qualification

  • Automated test bench from original spec
  • In-circuit, boundary scan & functional test
  • Environmental qualification as required
  • Full MIL-SPEC & ITAR documentation
4

Ongoing

Production & Support

  • Manufactured at A2e's San Diego facility
  • On-demand domestic manufacturing scale
  • Configuration control & supply chain mgmt
  • Lifecycle support for the long haul

Full System Replacement vs. AGILE REFRESH

Full replacement programs take years and cost millions. AGILE REFRESH restores manufacturability and extends service life in months — at a fraction of the cost.

⛔ Full System Replacement
18–36+ month program timeline before any production impact
Millions in NRE and system-level re-qualification costs
Integration risk — new system interacting with existing platform
Fielded systems grounded while replacement is developed
Large prime dependency — slow, expensive, inflexible
🔁 AGILE REFRESH
3–6 month redesign timeline with production start shortly after
30–60% unit cost reduction through modern component selection
Form/fit/function preserved — drop-in replacement for existing platform
Fielded systems back in production with extended 10–20 year service life
Single agile firm — fast, transparent, accountable

Program Results

Representative outcomes from A2e hardware redesign engagements. Results are anonymized per customer requirements.

EOL → Production

Successfully redesigned a legacy defense board with multiple EOL components — restoring full manufacturability and eliminating gray-market dependency.

30–60%

Unit production cost reduction achieved through modern component selection and FPGA consolidation of discrete legacy logic on multiple redesign programs.

20+ Years

Deep defense electronics pedigree — FPGA design, high-speed PCB, embedded systems, RF/analog, and radiation-hardened space electronics.

Results vary by program complexity, scope, and customer collaboration. Contact us for a candid assessment of your specific situation.

What AGILE REFRESH Delivers for Your Program

Not just a redesigned board — a restored, sustainable, domestic-supply program asset.

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Eliminate Obsolescence Risk

Remove every EOL and foreign-sourced component from your BOM. No more gray-market hunting or counterfeit exposure.

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Restore Manufacturability

DFM-optimized redesigns that ramp quickly through A2e's San Diego facility and domestic CM network — on demand, at volume.

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Improve Performance & Add Features

Modern components unlock performance gains and feature additions within the existing form factor and platform interface.

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Reduce Cost 30–60%

Modern component selection and FPGA consolidation dramatically reduce per-unit production cost without sacrificing capability.

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Extend Service Life 10–20 Years

A single refresh cycle can add a decade or more to your system's operational life — at a fraction of full replacement cost.

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One Partner, Full Lifecycle

From redesign through sustained production and support — A2e holds the technical knowledge, supply chain, and accountability.

Built for Defense Program Requirements

A2e is structured and certified to support classified, ITAR-controlled, and CMMC-regulated defense programs from day one.

🔒 ITAR Registered ✅ CMMC Level 1 Self-Certified ⏳ CMMC Level 2 In Progress 🏢 SOC-2 Certified 📋 CAGE: 3MUW1 🔑 UEI: NQECGC7LXKZ8 🇺🇸 Small Business — San Diego, CA

Start with a Free Refresh Assessment

Tell us about your system and your obsolescence challenge. We'll deliver a candid assessment — including which components are at risk, what a redesign would involve, and a realistic timeline and cost estimate.

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3–6 MonthsTypical redesign & qualification timeline
30–60% Cost ReductionThrough modern component selection
20+ YearsDefense electronics program experience
End-to-EndRedesign → manufacture → supply → support

Your System Deserves a Second Life

Obsolescence doesn't have to mean grounding your program or a multi-year replacement effort. Let's talk about what a targeted hardware refresh could do for your mission.

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