Requirements & architecture
Identify power sources, functional blocks, interfaces, board dimensions and environmental constraints before layout begins.
PCB design
PCB design & layout
Schematic capture, board layout and manufacturing documentation, scoped to your product requirements.
THE ELECTRONIC FOUNDATION
A PCB is where electrical intent becomes a physical product. Our PCB design service covers schematic and layout work, with review points that help keep the board aligned with the product requirements.
ENGINEERING SCOPE
Scope of work
The exact activities, depth of review and outputs are defined for your project.
Schematic development
Organise the circuit into readable functional sections. Document component selections, connection intent and design assumptions.
Placement & routing
Develop component placement and routing around the agreed stack-up, connector locations, mechanical boundaries and signal requirements.
Design review & release
Review the design and prepare the fabrication and assembly outputs included in the agreed scope.
WHAT YOU TAKE FORWARD
Typical deliverables
- Schematic source and readable PDF exports
- PCB layout source and agreed layer documentation
- Fabrication outputs such as Gerber and drill files
- Bill of materials and assembly information, where scoped
- Release notes, assumptions and known open items
Illustrative deliverables. Final outputs, file formats, ownership terms and acceptance criteria are agreed in the project scope.
WHAT HELPS US START
Information to share
- Product description and functional requirements
- Existing schematics, reference designs or prototype files
- Board outline, mounting points and connector positions
- Power, interface and operating-condition requirements
- Preferred components, fabrication constraints and target cost
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Engineering considerations
Electrical
Power distribution, return paths, component placement and interface requirements.
Mechanical
Board boundaries, mounting holes, enclosure clearances and access to connectors.
Manufacturing
Layer count, assembly constraints, component availability and fabrication outputs.
SERVICE QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Can you work from an existing schematic?
Yes. Share the current design and the changes you need. File compatibility, missing documentation and review requirements are assessed when defining the scope.
Does PCB design include manufacturing?
This service covers engineering design and agreed design outputs. Fabrication, component procurement and assembly need to be explicitly included in a separate or combined scope.
Will the design be certified?
Design deliverables do not themselves constitute product certification. Any compliance targets, specialist testing or certification work must be discussed separately.