Our PCB Design Services

PCB Design & Layout

Our core service. We design PCBs from simple single-layer boards to complex 34-layer multilayer designs with advanced features. Our engineers have decades of combined experience across space, defence, industrial, and commercial applications.

What We Deliver:

• Complete PCB layout and routing (single layer to 34+ layers)
• High-speed digital design with signal integrity optimisation
• RF and microwave PCB design (DC to 40+ GHz)
• HDI technology with blind/buried vias and microvias
• Rigid-flex and flexible circuit designs
• Controlled impedance routing and length matching
• Power integrity and thermal management
• Complete manufacturing documentation (Gerbers, drill files, assembly drawings)

Industries We Serve:

Space & satellite systems, defence & military electronics, RF & telecommunications, medical devices, industrial control systems, automotive electronics, and commercial products.

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PCB Design Training

Build your team's PCB design capabilities with our comprehensive training programs. We specialise in Altium Designer training and can help your team migrate from legacy tools or master advanced design techniques.

Training Programs:

• Altium Designer Fundamentals: 2-3 day course covering essential PCB design skills for engineers new to Altium or transitioning from other tools
• Advanced PCB Techniques: High-speed design, signal integrity, RF layout, HDI technology, and complex stack-ups
• Tool Migration: Structured programs for migrating from PADS, OrCAD, Eagle, or other legacy tools to Altium Designer
• Custom Training: Tailored programs focused on your specific technologies, processes, and design challenges
• Buddy Engineer Program: On-site engineer works alongside your team for hands-on learning and real-time support (3-6 months typical)

What Makes Our Training Effective:

• Real-world focus using actual project examples
• Hands-on exercises, not just lectures
• Integration of your company's design standards and processes
• Ongoing support after training completion
• Flexible delivery: on-site, remote, or hybrid

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On-Site Engineering Support

Place experienced PCB design engineers directly within your team. Our on-site engineers integrate seamlessly with your workflows, providing immediate expertise while transferring knowledge to your permanent staff.

When On-Site Support Makes Sense:

• Resource augmentation: Scale your design team quickly for major projects or workload surges
• Specialist expertise: Access skills in RF design, high-speed digital, HDI, or other specialised areas
• Knowledge transfer: Build internal capabilities while getting work done
• Security requirements: Projects requiring MOD clearance or restricted facility access
• Tool transitions: Hands-on support during migration to new design tools
• Critical projects: High-stakes designs where immediate access to expertise is essential

Engagement Models:

• Short-term (1-3 months): Project-specific support or intensive training
• Medium-term (3-6 months): Tool migration support or capability building
• Long-term (6+ months): Ongoing team augmentation or specialist roles
• Part-time: 2-3 days per week for extended periods
• Full-time: Complete integration with your team

Security Clearances Available: Our engineers hold MOD security clearances for defence and security sector work.

Layout Analysis & Design Review

Independent expert review of your PCB designs to identify issues, optimise performance, and ensure manufacturability before committing to production.

What We Review:

• Signal Integrity: High-speed signal routing, impedance control, crosstalk, ground planes, and return paths
• Power Integrity: Power distribution, decoupling strategy, voltage drop analysis, and current carrying capacity
• EMC/EMI: Layout practices for electromagnetic compatibility, shielding effectiveness, and noise reduction
• Thermal Management: Heat distribution, thermal via placement, copper pour strategies, and cooling requirements
• Manufacturing: DRC compliance, trace/space capabilities, via sizes, pad designs, and production feasibility
• Assembly: Component placement, orientation, accessibility, test point placement, and assembly process compatibility
• Standards Compliance: IPC standards, industry-specific requirements (space, medical, automotive, etc.)

Deliverables:

• Detailed written report with findings and recommendations
• Annotated design files highlighting specific issues
• Prioritised action items (critical, high, medium, low)
• Design improvement suggestions with technical justification
• Follow-up consultation to discuss findings and solutions

Review Turnaround:

Typically 3-5 working days for standard boards, 1-2 weeks for complex multilayer designs. Expedited reviews available for urgent projects.

DFX – Design For Excellence

Optimise your PCB designs across the entire product lifecycle. Our DFX services ensure your boards are not just functional, but optimised for manufacturing, assembly, testing, cost, and reliability.

DFM – Design for Manufacturability

Ensure your design can be manufactured reliably and cost-effectively:

• Trace width and spacing optimisation for your target fabricator
• Via size and aspect ratio verification
• Copper balance and symmetry for reduced warpage
• Layer stack-up optimisation for impedance control and cost
• Material selection and availability verification
• Panelisation and tooling optimisation
• Fabrication cost reduction without compromising performance

DFA – Design for Assembly

Optimise your design for efficient, reliable assembly:

• Component placement for automated assembly equipment
• Orientation standardisation for pick-and-place efficiency
• Fiducial placement for accurate board registration
• Adequate spacing for rework and inspection
• Thermal relief design for hand soldering
• Connector and mounting hole accessibility
• Assembly cost optimisation through smart design choices

DFT – Design for Test

Build in testability from the start:

• Strategic test point placement for automated testing
• JTAG/boundary scan implementation and optimisation
• In-circuit test (ICT) compatibility
• Functional test access points
• Debug header and connector placement
• Test coverage optimisation
• Test fixture design considerations

DFC – Design for Cost

Reduce overall product costs without compromising quality:

• Layer count optimisation (can you achieve the same in fewer layers?)
• Board size reduction strategies
• Material selection for cost vs. performance balance
• Component selection and standardisation
• Via technology optimisation (mechanical vs. laser drilled)
• Surface finish selection for application requirements
• Volume production cost analysis

DFR – Design for Reliability

Maximise product lifespan and reduce field failures:

• Thermal stress analysis and mitigation
• Vibration and mechanical stress considerations
• Environmental protection strategies (conformal coating, potting)
• Component derating and reliability margins
• Electromigration and current density analysis
• Moisture sensitivity and storage considerations
• Long-term aging and lifecycle predictions

Our DFX Process:

1. Requirements Review: Understand your priorities (cost, reliability, performance, time-to-market)
2. Design Analysis: Comprehensive evaluation across all DFX dimensions
3. Optimisation Recommendations: Prioritised improvements with cost/benefit analysis
4. Implementation Support: Help implementing recommended changes
5. Verification: Confirm improvements achieve desired results

When to Apply DFX: Ideally during initial design, but valuable at any stage. Even production designs benefit from DFX analysis for cost reduction or reliability improvement in next revisions.