From schematic to fabrication-ready Gerbers
I design production-quality PCBs — from single-layer sensor boards to 8-layer high-speed mixed-signal systems. Every layout is optimized for signal integrity, manufacturability, and cost before it ever reaches the fab house.
Not all products fit on a 2-layer board. I design up to 8-layer rigid and rigid-flex PCBs (including 4+2 configurations) for space-constrained wearables, folded enclosures, and dense mixed-signal systems. Stackup design, impedance planning, and controlled-length routing are handled from day one — not patched in later.
High-speed interfaces like USB, SDIO, SPI at >40 MHz, and camera buses require precise trace length matching, controlled impedance, and clean return paths. I handle signal integrity from the schematic stage — choosing proper termination, guard traces, and via stitching strategies so the board works the first time.
A beautiful layout that can't be reliably manufactured is useless. Every design I deliver is checked against real fab and assembly constraints — minimum annular rings, solder mask dams, component courtyard clearances, and panel utilization. I also verify component availability and suggest drop-in alternates where lead times are risky.
Power delivery is as important as signal routing. I design PDN (Power Distribution Networks) with proper plane splits, decoupling placement strategies, and copper pours sized for actual current loads. For high-power designs, thermal vias, heatsink pad exposure, and copper balancing are part of the layout — not bolt-on fixes.
It depends on the signal count, speed requirements, and form factor. Simple microcontroller boards work on 2 layers. Mixed-signal designs with USB, cameras, or RF typically need 4 layers. Dense designs with DDR, Ethernet, or rigid-flex constraints may need 6–8 layers. I'll recommend the optimal layer count during the initial review.
Yes. Every project includes fabrication-ready Gerbers, drill files, BOM, and centroid/pick-and-place files. I also provide the source KiCAD or Altium project so you own the design completely.
Absolutely. I offer PCB design reviews covering signal integrity, power integrity, DFM issues, and cost optimization — ideal before committing to a fabrication run.
Let's discuss your requirements and find the best approach for your hardware project.