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Electronics product design and development
Electronics product design and development is the complete process of creating a new electronic product—from concept through to production. It involves a multidisciplinary approach including hardware, software, mechanical, and industrial design. Here's a breakdown of the typical phases:
Phases of Electronics Product Design & Development
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Requirement Analysis:
• Define product goals, target market, features, and constraints.
• Regulatory and environmental compliance (e.g., CE, FCC, RoHS). - Concept Design:
• Sketch initial product architecture and functionality.
• Evaluate feasibility, cost, and risks.
• Create a preliminary bill of materials (BoM). - Schematic Design:
• Develop the electronic circuit design using CAD tools (e.g., Altium, Eagle).
• Select components (ICs, microcontrollers, sensors, etc.).
• Simulate circuits for validation. - PCB Layout & Prototyping:
• Translate schematics into PCB layout.
• Optimize for size, thermal management, and signal integrity.
• Manufacture and assemble prototype PCBs. - Firmware Development :
• Develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers, FPGAs, or SoCs (e.g. Renesas, NXP, Xilinx, PSOC)
• Interface with sensors, displays, and communication protocols (e.g. UART, MODBUS, TCP/IP, USB)
• Wireless connectivity (e.g.,GSM, GPRS, BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRA, RF). - Mechanical Design (With partners):
• Design enclosures using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360).
• Consider ergonomics, aesthetics, and manufacturability (e.g., injection moulding). - Testing & Validation (With Governments approved lab):
• Perform electrical, functional, and environmental tests.
• EMC/EMI testing and safety certifications.
• Iterate on design based on test results. - Pilot Production & Manufacturing Handoff:
• Prepare manufacturing documentation: Gerber files, BoM, test plans.
• Run a small batch to validate production readiness.
• Scale to mass production via EMS providers. - Post-Launch Support:
• Manage firmware updates, maintenance, bug fixes.
• Handle field issues and user feedback.