Whether you are an individual with an electronic product idea that you want to turn to reality or a larger company that needs to outsource a design project, we can help. We are interested in both small or short-term projects as well as larger, long-term commitments and we work with clients all over the world. Typically we handle the full process of electronic design, firmware/software development, prototyping, and transfer to production as a full turn-key process, but we can also help with specific parts of this process as needed. Below are some more specific details of the services that we offer.
Specification Capture
The foundation of any successful project starts with thorough specification capture. We begin by meticulously documenting user needs and functional requirements. These are then refined with our industry experience, adherence to standards, budget considerations, and practical insights. Our approach ensures that all core requirements are met while exploring opportunities for additional features, keeping simplicity in mind where it adds value. Every aspect is reviewed and documented, laying a solid groundwork before proceeding with design.
Schematic Design
Our advanced schematic design services in Altium Designer cover analog, digital, RF, and high-speed circuits. Using a hierarchical approach, we create user-friendly and highly readable schematics that are detailed and precise. This method minimizes design errors, simplifies reviews, and facilitates rapid troubleshooting. When necessary, we perform schematic-level simulations to ensure the design is robust before moving to the prototyping stage.
PCB Design and Prototyping
Our PCB design expertise ranges from simple single-layer boards to complex multilayer HDI, flexible, rigid-flex, and metal core boards. We also excel in working with exotic substrates like stretchable PCBs. Our designs optimize thermal management, power distribution, impedance control, and high-speed performance. Every design includes detailed 3D models for seamless integration into MCAD, and we ensure manufacturability and production testing are considered. Prototyping is a critical step, and our in-house services include component sourcing, assembly, and testing to quickly bring your designs to life.
Analog Design
We specialize in a wide range of analog design applications, including audio, precise measurements, biomedical measurements like ECG, EEG, EOG, and proper analog-digital separation. Our expertise includes designing analog front-ends for sensors, signal conditioning, and power management, ensuring optimal performance with minimal noise and high efficiency. Our capabilities also cover analog filters, amplifiers, and power supplies, all crafted to meet the specific challenges of analog design with precision.
Digital Design
Our digital design services address a broad spectrum of applications, including high-speed, low-power, and high-reliability circuits. We have extensive experience in creating digital front-ends for sensors, signal processing, and communication systems. Our designs are optimized for speed, efficiency, and reliability, with a focus on overcoming challenges related to timing, noise, and power consumption. Whether it's digital filters, controllers, or interfaces, we ensure robust and innovative solutions.
RF Design
Our RF design capabilities include PCB trace antenna design, simulation, VNA impedance matching, and in-house full 3D antenna radiation pattern measurements. We excel at quickly measuring antenna radiation patterns and iterating on designs to ensure optimal performance. Our experience in RF design covers a wide range of applications, ensuring that your RF solutions are efficient, reliable, and tailored to your specific needs.
Power Design
Our power design expertise spans low-noise, high-precision, and high-power circuits. We design efficient DC/DC converters using various topologies, ensuring optimal power consumption and high reliability. Additionally, we specialize in LED drivers. Our designs tackle challenges like noise, distortion, and stability with advanced techniques, making sure every power solution is robust and effective.
Motor Control Design
Our motor control design services focus on advanced motor control techniques for BLDC and AC motors. We employ methods such as Field-Oriented Control (FOC), sensorless control, Direct Torque Control (DTC), Sinusoidal Commutation, and Space Vector Modulation (SVM). Our expertise ensures smooth and precise motor operation, addressing challenges like torque ripple, speed regulation, and stability to deliver efficient and reliable motor control solutions.
Microcontroller Design
We offer comprehensive microcontroller design services for applications requiring low power consumption, high speed, and high reliability. Our experience includes developing microcontroller-based systems for sensors, signal processing, and communication, focusing on efficiency and performance. We address challenges such as timing, noise, and power consumption with tailored solutions to meet specific project needs.
Firmware and Software Development
Our firmware and software development services encompass embedded systems, real-time systems, and desktop applications. We specialize in developing firmware and software for microcontrollers, FPGAs, and embedded Linux systems, focusing on low memory usage, high speed, and reliability. Our expertise includes creating solutions for sensors, signal processing, and communication systems, overcoming challenges like timing and memory usage with innovative approaches. Additionally, we develop desktop software and apps to interface with our designs, providing a seamless user experience and enhanced functionality.
Test and Measurement
Our measurement and testing services ensure your circuits perform to the highest standards. We utilize a wide range of advanced equipment including precision multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, thermal imagers, radiation measurement tools, climate chambers, Hi-Pot testers, VNAs, and electronic loads. We cover analog, digital, RF, and high-speed circuits, focusing on performance, reliability, and compliance. Our testing capabilities include assessing power consumption, efficiency, and stability, addressing challenges such as noise and distortion with precision techniques and tools.
Pre-Compliance and Environmental Testing
Our pre-compliance and environmental testing services focus on ensuring your designs meet regulatory standards. We conduct thorough EMC emissions and immunity testing, safety testing, ESD testing, climate testing, and other evaluations to ensure your product complies with all necessary regulations and operates reliably in various conditions.
Test Fixture Design
Custom bed-of-nails test fixtures enable rapid and efficient testing and firmware loading during production. Our meticulously designed test fixtures ensure that every manufactured board meets performance expectations, significantly reducing the risk of failure.
Design Review
Have an existing design that needs a fresh set of eyes? We offer design review services to evaluate your design for performance, reliability, and compliance. We will provide detailed feedback and recommendations to optimize your design and ensure it meets the highest standards.