Project snapshot
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The LA New Product Development Team delivered UltraStrike: Electronics Prototyping and PCB Design. The work sits in our iot & consumer experience, where we take an idea from concept through design, prototyping and manufacturing readiness.
The client
The challenge
Our solution
The result
PCB design project at a glance
| Scope | Schematic capture, multilayer PCB layout, BOM, prototype boards |
|---|---|
| Typical stack | Microcontroller, power regulation, sensors, wireless connectivity |
| Deliverables | Schematics, Gerbers, BOM, assembly drawings, tested prototype |
| Typical timeline | 4-10 weeks from requirements to a tested board |
What a PCB design company is responsible for
The board is where cost, size, battery life and reliability are decided. That means selecting parts that will still be available in two years, laying out power and ground so the device passes EMC, keeping analog away from switching noise, and leaving room for the test points that make debugging possible.
Our process
- Requirements first: power budget, interfaces, size envelope, certification targets
- Architecture and part selection against availability and lifecycle
- Schematic capture with review before layout begins
- Layout with attention to stack-up, return paths and thermal relief
- Prototype build, bring-up and firmware validation on real hardware
Frequently asked questions
How much does PCB design cost?
A simple two-layer board typically runs $2,000-$6,000; a multilayer board with wireless and mixed-signal sections generally runs $10,000-$40,000 including bring-up.
Do you also write firmware?
Yes. Firmware, bring-up and test scripts are handled by the same team that designs the board.
Can you design the enclosure around the board?
Yes - mechanical and electrical are developed together, which avoids the usual late-stage fight over connector positions.
Capabilities used on this project
Rapid prototyping services
3D printing, CNC machining, urethane casting and functional prototype builds with published materials, tolerances and lead times.
Electronic design and PCB engineering
Schematic capture, PCB layout, firmware and electromechanical integration for connected hardware.
Prototype design and engineering
Design for the prototype itself: CAD, tolerance stacks, material choices and assembly detail before anything is built.
Industries this project belongs to
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