Schematics & components
Translate the required functions into connected circuits. Review interfaces, power needs, and component choices as part of the design brief.
HARDWARE / ELECTRONIC DESIGN
PCB design.Built to connect.
Turn your electronic requirements into a considered board design, with schematics, layout, and a clear path towards a prototype.
A FOCUSED START. A CLEAR NEXT STEP.
NORTHSTAR STUDIO / 01
Signal.Power.Purpose.
- 01Schematic
- 02Layout
- 03Prototype
PCB design / Design & development
WHAT WE CAN HELP WITH
A practical starting point for your next device.
Start with a new idea or an existing board that needs work. We define the design scope around its function, physical constraints, and intended use.
Board layout
Plan placement and routing around the board outline, connectors, mounting points, and the constraints agreed for your product.
Prototype preparation
Prepare the agreed design outputs for a fabrication review and support revisions as prototype findings become available.
HOW WE WORK
From the brief
to the handover.
- 01
Define the requirements
Review functions, power, interfaces, dimensions, and the information already available.
- 02
Design & review
Develop the schematic and layout, with review points before preparing prototype files.
- 03
Prepare the handover
Package the agreed outputs and identify the next steps for fabrication and testing.
WHAT YOU TAKE FORWARD
A handover you can build on.
- Schematic and PCB source files
- Manufacturing outputs agreed with your fabricator
- Bill of materials and component references
- Design notes and revision summary
The final deliverables, file formats, and support are agreed for your project before work begins.
A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
Before we start.
Can you work on an existing PCB?
Yes. Share the source files, the issues you want to resolve, and any testing notes. We can then assess the changes and agree on a suitable scope.
Does this include fabrication and assembly?
This service page covers design. Component sourcing, fabrication, assembly, and physical testing are separate work items that need to be agreed before they are included.
Can the board and enclosure be developed together?
PCB and CAD work can be coordinated around board outlines, mounting points, connectors, and available space. Both scopes should be agreed together so the interfaces stay consistent.