How do you handle regulatory certification (CE, FCC, UL, IEC)?

We design with the target certifications in mind from day one — selecting pre-certified radio modules where appropriate, applying EMC layout best practices, and conducting pre-compliance screening before formal lab testing. We work alongside your regulatory consultant or can recommend certified test houses.

Who owns the IP and design files at the end of the project?

You do. Full IP ownership — schematics, PCB layout, firmware source code, and all documentation — transfers to you on final payment. We retain no rights to your design. NDAs are standard on all engagements.

What is the typical timeline for a full hardware development project?

A typical project from requirements to first prototype runs 8–16 weeks depending on complexity. Simple microcontroller-based products sit at the lower end; complex multi-board systems with custom firmware and regulatory testing may take 6–12 months. We provide a detailed milestone schedule with every proposal.

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Full-Stack Hardware Development

From a napkin sketch to a production-ready product — one team handles requirements, schematic, PCB layout, firmware, testing, and manufacturing. No coordination overhead, no gaps between disciplines.

How long does full-stack hardware development take?

A typical Circuit Board Design project runs 8–16 weeks from requirements to first prototype; complex multi-board systems with custom firmware and regulatory testing can take 6–12 months. One team covers requirements, schematic, PCB layout, firmware, testing and manufacturing support. NDAs are standard, and you own all schematics, layouts, firmware and documentation on final payment.

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What We Deliver

Requirements & Architecture

We translate product requirements into a hardware architecture: block diagram, component selection, risk register, and project schedule before any design work begins.

Schematic Capture

Full schematic design with component library creation, ERC sign-off, BOM, and design review — ready to hand off to layout or directly to our team.

PCB Layout

Multi-layer, high-speed, HDI, or rigid-flex PCB layout with signal integrity analysis, thermal management, and DFM built in from the start.

Firmware & BSP

Board bring-up, BSP development, peripheral drivers, RTOS integration, and communication stacks — firmware that ships with the hardware.

Testing & Validation

ICT fixture design, functional test development, signal integrity measurement, and EMC pre-compliance — so the product passes certification first time.

Manufacturing Ramp

NPI package, CM selection, first article inspection, and volume yield support — a complete hand-off to production with no gaps.

Our Process

Discovery & Scoping

We learn your product goals, target markets, regulatory requirements, and budget constraints to define a development roadmap with clear milestones.

Architecture & Component Selection

Hardware block diagram, MCU/SoC selection, power architecture, and supply chain risk review — signed off before schematic begins.

Schematic & BOM

Full schematic capture with design review checkpoint. BOM built with approved alternates and availability data from day one.

PCB Layout & DFM

Layout with co-located firmware feedback, DFM review against chosen fab, and signal integrity simulation for high-speed interfaces.

Prototype Build

We manage the prototype build at a trusted CM, attend or coordinate FAI, and own the bring-up process on received boards.

Firmware & System Validation

Board bring-up, driver development, functional test execution, and signal integrity validation on prototype hardware.

Production Release

Final NPI package, regulatory test support, CM transfer, and sustaining engineering hand-off — the complete product delivered.

Capabilities

Product requirements & architecture

Component selection and BOM optimisation

Schematic capture and ERC

2–32+ layer PCB layout

HDI, rigid-flex, and RF design

Firmware bring-up and BSP

FreeRTOS, Zephyr, bare-metal

Wireless: BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, LTE-M

ICT and functional test development

EMC pre-compliance screening

CM vetting and NPI management

Full design documentation package

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you take a hardware product from idea to production?: Yes. Full-stack hardware development is our flagship engagement. We cover requirements capture, hardware architecture, schematic, PCB layout, firmware, testing, and manufacturing — delivered by a single coordinated team. You get one point of contact and no coordination gaps between disciplines.
How do you handle regulatory certification (CE, FCC, UL, IEC)?: We design with the target certifications in mind from day one — selecting pre-certified radio modules where appropriate, applying EMC layout best practices, and conducting pre-compliance screening before formal lab testing. We work alongside your regulatory consultant or can recommend certified test houses.
Who owns the IP and design files at the end of the project?: You do. Full IP ownership — schematics, PCB layout, firmware source code, and all documentation — transfers to you on final payment. We retain no rights to your design. NDAs are standard on all engagements.
What is the typical timeline for a full hardware development project?: A typical project from requirements to first prototype runs 8–16 weeks depending on complexity. Simple microcontroller-based products sit at the lower end; complex multi-board systems with custom firmware and regulatory testing may take 6–12 months. We provide a detailed milestone schedule with every proposal.

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