As first step, we set up a “Function-to-Form Mapping” as product architecture. The hardware development team benefits from product architecture. We help the team construct a geometric layout for the elements, classify and group all the functional elements, represent clearly by process flow made by KnownPCBA.

The output will contain hardware platform selection, communication solutions, power strategy, cloud connectivity, and system integration planning.

We gather all relevant requirements from our clients, including product design factors, product purpose, technical specification (desired product function, material options, project timelines etc. We will issue a complete problem statement.

When come to hardware design schematic diagram, we provide the design service in a package. Whether you are developing a smart appliance and/or industrial-grade application, at the stage, we will finish schematic capture, component selection, engineering calculations and parameter configuration, simulation tool for verification (like PSpice/SABER/Multisim) is an additional option.

With the electronic function determine, the next step is to design the PCB layout of hardware. Components placemen and trace routing are also involved in the design strategy. A well-designed PCB layout considers not only circuit functionality, but also manufacturability, testability, reliability, compliance, and production consistency.

Firmware and software design is a key stage for the whole hardware development. We face many challenges, such as real-time demands, concurrency, and optimization complexity.

Leveraging the rich experience in firmware and software development, we perform excellently at solving the problems and leading outstanding results:

• Parallel Development: API-first and rotocol freeze to preventing cascading failures
• NO DUMB hardware or State Mismatch, end up One-Way Control.
• Supports Seamless OTA Updates

The Apps development team support strongly at smart device companion apps for iOS and Android. They can seamless device pairing, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity, real-time data visualization and cloud integration.

After the PCB layout is done and sent to be a prototyping, KnownPCBA is great helpful to produce PCB prototyping and proof concept. The purpose of PCB prototyping is to create an MVP (minimum viable product) and ensure the workable electronic function. The PCB prototyping will be sufficiently tested, especially the hardware-software integration, firmware and hardware co-debugging, system-level functional testing.