Electronics Engineering Consulting
Need a second set of eyes on a board, or help taking a product from idea to working hardware? Our engineers review designs and give practical technical advice on electronics, software and networks. We're based in San Jose, California.
What we help with
Electronics board design
Schematic and PCB work for analog, digital and mixed-signal designs:
- Schematic reviews: component choice, power, protection and signal integrity
- PCB layout reviews: placement, grounding, routing and manufacturability
- Advice on test points and connectors for easier bring-up and diagnosis
UI / UX
Interfaces for desktop apps and hardware products:
- Reviews of usability and user flows
- Setup and onboarding experience for connected devices
- Clear status, error and recovery messaging
Computer hardware & software
Making the device and the computer work together:
- USB-connected devices and desktop companion apps
- Firmware and app architecture reviews
- Troubleshooting hardware/software integration issues
Network
Practical advice for small offices and connected products:
- Network design and troubleshooting
- Connecting devices and apps to cloud services
- Security basics for connected devices
Hardware we've designed and shipped
We design, build and support our own products, so our advice comes from real projects:
- Status Notifier: a USB busy light with custom controller hardware, firmware, and Windows and Mac apps connected to Teams, Zoom, Slack and Discord.
- 9-pin D-Sub MFC breakout board: an in-line test board that brings every signal of an analog mass flow controller out to labeled test points.
How it works
- Tell us about the project. Send a short description, along with your schematics, layout files or screenshots if you have them.
- We agree on scope. We confirm what we'll review or build, what you'll receive, and the price before any work starts.
- You get clear findings. You receive written recommendations with priorities, and we'll answer your follow-up questions.