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Hardware Design

Hardware Electronics Design Stages

Time, luck, and circumstance have brought together a unique collection of individuals who make up the team here at SONECO Ltd. The combination of skills comes together to deliver the complete solution when it comes to creating a strong brand and taking it to the marketplace.

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I. Research


1. Understanding Project Parameters

  • Gaining detailed information and a solid understanding of the project’s application specifics.
  • Organizing meetings with the client’s staff to identify and document all functional requirements and needs.

2. Technological Approach Research

  • Formulating and selecting the optimal development path.
  • Focusing on innovative product design and engineering solutions

3. Cost Analysis (Design and Production)

  • Evaluating and cross-referencing functional specifications and the bill of materials.
  • Developing an innovative approach for cost efficiency.

4. Preliminary Product Development Schedule

  • Creating an initial product development timeline.

II. Product Definition/Specifications


1. Creating Product Direction and Innovative Concepts

  • Formulating and prioritizing collected data based on requirements and product characteristics.

2. Defining Electrical/Mechanical Specifications

  • Establishing all design, engineering, manufacturing, and configuration requirements.

3. Finalizing Project/Product Cost and Schedule

  • Confirming the final project/product cost and establishing a detailed schedule.

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III. Design and Innovation Stage


1. Schematics and PCB Layout Design

  • Design of digital and microprocessor circuits
  • Design of analog and RF circuits
  • Design of embedded systems
  • Design of wired interface circuits
  • Design of Color TFT display control circuits

2. Production of Engineering Prototypes

  • Ordering PCBs and BOM (Bill of Materials)
  • Assembling components

IV. Integration and Implementation Stage



  1. Software/Hardware Integration
  2. Pre-production prototype development
  3. Testing and final integration
  4. Verification of specifications
  5. Finalization of engineering documentation
  6. Demonstration and final discussions with the customer

V. Pilot Production Stage



  1. Preparing manufacturing documentation
  2. Cost optimization
  3. Design verification and lifecycle testing
  4. Obtaining agency approvals

VI. Post Production Support and Upgrades



  1. ECR/ECO product changes and upgrades
  2. Technical assistance