Validation · POC

Hardware
Prototyping
Services

Rapid proof-of-concept to production-ready prototype — hardware bring-up, debugging, performance testing and BOM optimisation to compress iteration cycles and accelerate your time to market.

72h
Fastest Turnaround
Faster Iteration
150+
Prototypes Built
30%
Avg BOM Saving
Supply Current
48.3 mA @ 3.3V
Boot Time
320 ms
Revision
Proto v2.1
CH1 — SPI CLK  ·  4 MHz
MCU

What We Build

End-to-end prototyping support from first concept to verified, production-ready hardware

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Proof of Concept (POC)

Fast, low-risk POC builds to validate your core idea before committing to a full design. We select development boards, wire peripherals, write quick firmware and demonstrate feasibility — in days, not weeks.

Dev Board Build Rapid Assembly Concept Demo Risk Reduction
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Alpha Prototype

First custom PCB prototype — schematic, layout, assembly and bring-up on your hardware platform. Alpha boards validate architecture before investing in larger production runs.

Custom PCB SMT Assembly Board Bring-Up Arch. Validation
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Hardware Debugging

Systematic root-cause analysis of hardware issues — signal integrity problems, power supply noise, oscilloscope analysis, thermal profiling and schematic review to find and fix faults fast.

SI Analysis Thermal Check Scope Debug Root Cause
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Performance Testing

Full characterisation of your prototype — power consumption vs operating mode, thermal rise under load, timing margin verification, RF performance and environmental stress testing.

Power Profile Thermal Map Timing Analysis Stress Testing
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BOM Optimisation

Component audit to identify alternative sourcing, consolidate values, reduce part count and choose components with long lifecycle availability — cutting BOM cost without compromising performance.

Alt. Sourcing Value Merge Lifecycle Check Cost Reduction
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Pre-Production Verification

Final design verification before mass production — DFM review, assembly file check, test jig development, golden sample testing and production handoff documentation.

DFM Review Test Jig Dev Golden Sample Production Docs

Prototyping Capabilities

Technical depth we bring to every prototype build

Prototype Turnaround
72 hours (POC) · 5 days (full proto)
Assembly Type
SMT + THT · 0201 components
Smallest Component
0201 (0.6 mm × 0.3 mm)
Debug Tools
Oscilloscope, LA, VNA, Power Analyser
Power Measurement
µA precision · Nordic PPK2
Thermal Analysis
IR Camera + thermocouple profiling
RF Testing
Spectrum Analyser · antenna tuning
EMC Pre-compliance
Near-field scan · conducted noise
Iteration Speed
Same-day rework · bodge wire capable
Firmware Integration
JTAG / SWD · OTA flash during debug
BOM Cost Savings
15–35% average reduction
Deliverable Format
Prototype + full report + design files

Prototyping Process

Our structured approach to take your idea from concept to verified hardware

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Phase 01

Requirement & Platform Selection

We start with a deep-dive into your product requirements — functionality, interfaces, form factor, power budget, environmental conditions and target cost. Then we recommend the optimal MCU, key ICs and mechanical approach before any design work begins.

Feasibility Study Platform Selection Risk Register Component Shortlist
Phase 02

Rapid POC Assembly

Where possible we validate key risks on development boards first — writing minimum viable firmware, wiring critical peripherals and demonstrating core functionality to stakeholders before committing to a custom PCB layout.

Dev Board Wiring MVP Firmware Stakeholder Demo 72h Turnaround
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Phase 03

Custom PCB Design & Assembly

Schematic capture, PCB layout and fast-turn prototype fabrication and assembly. We use known-good footprints, route critical signals first and include test points for every key node to speed up bring-up.

Schematic PCB Layout Fast-Turn Fab SMT Assembly
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Phase 04

Hardware Bring-Up & Debug

Power sequencing verification, clock and oscillator validation, peripheral bus bring-up with logic analyser, signal integrity checks on high-speed lines and functional firmware load. Any hardware faults are traced to root cause and corrected with schematic errata or rework.

Power Sequence Bus Verification SI Check Rework
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Phase 05

Performance Characterisation

Comprehensive measurement across all operating modes — current consumption profiling in every sleep/active state, thermal imaging under maximum load, RF output power, timing margin analysis and environmental stress testing.

Current Profile Thermal Imaging RF Measurement Stress Testing
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Phase 06

BOM Review & Production Handoff

Final BOM audit for component availability, lifecycle status and cost — followed by full production handoff: verified Gerbers, updated BOM with alternates, assembly drawings, test procedures and a prototype test report.

BOM Audit Verified Gerbers Test Report Production Docs

What You Receive

Every project packaged as a complete, verified prototype kit ready for production

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Working Prototype

Assembled, tested and labelled hardware prototype with verified firmware loaded

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Design Source Files

Schematic, PCB layout files and Gerbers for all proto revisions with change log

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BOM + Alternates

Optimised BOM with lifecycle status, alternates and sourcing recommendations

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Test Report

Detailed hardware test report: power, thermal, timing, RF and functional results

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Errata & Fixes List

Full list of hardware errata, applied rework and recommended ECO changes for next PCB spin

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Assembly Drawings

Annotated assembly drawings, pick-and-place file and stencil requirements for contract manufacturer

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Test Procedure

Step-by-step production test procedure and pass/fail criteria for volume manufacturing

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DFM Report

DFM analysis with recommended improvements before committing to volume production

Equipment & Tools

The instruments and software we use to build, debug and measure your prototype

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Digital Oscilloscope

Signal Debug

4-channel 200 MHz scope for timing analysis, signal integrity checks, power supply noise measurement and protocol decode on UART, SPI, I2C and CAN.

200 MHzProtocol DecodeSI AnalysisFFT
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Logic Analyser

Bus Debug

16-channel logic analyser with full protocol decode for UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, JTAG and custom serial formats — invaluable for peripheral bring-up and driver validation.

16 CHAuto Decode100 MHz
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Nordic Power Profiler Kit 2

Power Analysis

µA-precision source measurement unit for characterising current consumption across every MCU operating mode — essential for battery life optimisation and low-power validation.

µA Precision200 nA MinTimeline View
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IR Thermal Camera

Thermal Analysis

FLIR thermal imaging camera for identifying hot spots, validating thermal design, checking regulator derating and monitoring component temperatures under maximum load conditions.

FLIRHotspot ID±0.1°C
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Spectrum Analyser

RF & EMC

RF spectrum analyser for measuring WiFi / BLE output power, verifying antenna resonance frequency, pre-compliance noise floor scans and conducted emissions analysis.

RF PowerPre-EMCAntenna Tune
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SMT Rework Station

Assembly

Professional hot-air rework station and soldering iron for SMT assembly, component swaps, bodge-wire modifications and BGA/QFN rework on prototype iterations.

Hot-AirBGA ReworkQFN0201

Industries We Prototype For

Hands-on prototyping experience across every major electronics domain

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Industrial Automation

PLC interfaces, motor driver prototypes, industrial sensor nodes and fieldbus adapters operating in harsh environments.

Modbus RTUCAN FDDIN Rail
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Medical Devices

Patient monitoring prototypes, diagnostic instrument electronics and implantable-adjacent low-power sensor nodes with IEC 60601 compliance awareness.

Low-PowerIsolated PSUFDA Aware
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Automotive

CAN/LIN bus prototype nodes, telematics modules, ADAS sensor interface boards and 12/48V automotive power supply prototypes.

CAN FDLIN BusAEC-Q100
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IoT & Smart Home

WiFi/BLE connected sensor nodes, smart plug prototypes, mesh network endpoints and ultra-low-power battery-operated IoT devices.

WiFi 6BLE 5.3Zigbee

Energy & Power

Battery management system prototypes, solar MPPT controllers, DC-DC converter boards and grid-tied inverter control electronics.

BMSMPPTGaN FET
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Consumer Electronics

Wearable prototype builds, handheld device electronics, display driver boards and audio processing hardware for consumer product development.

WearablesDisplay HMIAudio

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