Service 08 · Schematic
Block diagram to schematic.
You know what the system needs to do. We pick the parts, draw the schematic, build the BOM, cost it, and document why we picked what we picked. Second-source options included.
// What this is
Where the design actually starts.
Schematic design is the highest-leverage step of a board project. A weird part choice here costs you for the life of the product. We pick parts the way we'd pick them for our own boards: in-stock at multiple distributors, second-source available, datasheet errata read, and within a sane price band.
If you have a strong opinion on a specific MCU or SoC, we'll work with that. If you don't, we'll pick one and tell you why — in plain English, with the trade-offs we considered.
// Capabilities
Specs we work to.
| Tools | KiCad 7+, Altium Designer, output to OrCAD / Eagle on request |
|---|---|
| Domains | MCU / MPU systems, mixed-signal, sensor frontends, motor control, low-power IoT, audio, RF up to 6 GHz |
| Power | Power-tree design, LDO + buck/boost selection, battery management (Li-ion / LiPo) |
| Wireless | BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, 802.15.4 module integration; precertified-module-first approach |
| BOM | Manufacturer part numbers + 2nd-source per line, distributor stock pull at delivery |
| Documentation | Annotated schematic, design rationale doc (why this MCU, why this regulator) |
| Typical turnaround | 1–3 weeks for a typical embedded board |
// Process
Spec to sealed schematic.
Requirements call
What does the board do? Power source? Connectivity? Volume? Any parts already locked in (e.g., a sensor your firmware team is committed to)?
Block diagram + part shortlist
Before any schematic gets drawn, we agree on the architecture: which MCU, which regulator family, which radio, second-source options.
Schematic capture + reviews
Two checkpoints: power tree review, then full schematic review. You catch errors at this stage; once layout starts, fixes get expensive.
BOM + costing
Manufacturer + 2nd-source per line. Stock pulled at delivery so the costing is real, not last-month's pricing.
Deliver schematic + design notes
Native CAD, PDF schematic, BOM CSV, design-rationale doc explaining each non-obvious part choice.
// Pricing
Quote-only.
Every project is priced individually. Send the details and we’ll come back same business day with a fixed-price quote, a lead time, and any DFM red flags.
// FAQ
Common questions.
Can I bring my own MCU choice?
Will you bundle schematic + layout + build?
Do you do firmware?
What about FCC / CE precert?
Got a block diagram, need a schematic?
Send what you have — even a napkin sketch. We'll come back with scope, lead time, and the questions we need answered.
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