PCB Design &
Layout Services
Circuits and Software develops custom electronics for commercial and industrial products. Work directly with the Houston-area engineering team on circuit design, PCB layout, embedded firmware and validation, with support as your product moves into production.
New products. Existing designs. Electronics built around your requirements.
Design Services Built Around Your Product
Bring product requirements, a working concept, or an existing board that needs further development. The engineering scope can cover a complete design or the parts your team needs help completing.
Circuit & Hardware Design
Define how the electronics need to work, then develop the circuit around those requirements. Hardware design services include component selection, schematic development, and planning power, control and communications interfaces.
PCB Layout Services
Turn schematics into a circuit board layout that fits the product and its assembly process. PCB layout services address component placement, routing, physical clearances, connectors and test access, with review of the electrical and mechanical constraints.
Embedded Firmware Development
Develop the firmware that brings the hardware to life. Coordinate the electronics and software around the product’s control functions, interfaces and operating behavior.
Prototype Bring-Up & Validation
Bring up prototype boards, check the circuits and firmware, and evaluate operation against agreed requirements. Use the results to identify design changes, confirm component choices and plan the next build.
From Product Requirements to Production
Define the Project
Review operating conditions, interfaces, mechanical constraints and project goals. Agree on the design work, deliverables and validation plan.
Develop the Design
Develop the schematics, layout and firmware included in the project. Review decisions directly with the engineers responsible for the work.
Build & Validate
Build and bring up prototypes, review the findings, and address changes needed to meet the agreed requirements.
Prepare for Production
Release the agreed design documentation and coordinate assembly, programming and test requirements for the next build.
A Design Package Your Project Can Build On
Define the documentation your team needs for the next stage of the product. The engineering scope and required deliverables are agreed at the start of the project.
Work directly with the people responsible for the hardware, firmware and validation as the design develops.
- Schematics and PCB layout files
- Bill of materials and component information
- Fabrication and assembly files
- Embedded firmware included in the project
- Validation results and test documentation
Available deliverables depend on the design work included in your project.
Experience Across Commercial & Industrial Electronics
The team supports power, control, automation and connected product applications.
Solar Power
Battery Charging & Power
Power Supplies
LED Lighting
Traffic Control
Industrial Automation
Engineering with manufacturing experience. Circuits and Software also builds and tests electronic products. That experience informs layout, assembly and test decisions throughout development.
Need a Finished Design Built? →Common Design Questions
A clear starting point helps the team define the work your project needs.
Can you work from an existing PCB design?
Yes. Send the available schematics, layout files, firmware and test results, along with the changes or problems you need addressed. The team can review what is usable and what additional design work is needed.
Do I need a finished schematic before contacting you?
No. A project can begin with product requirements, sketches or an existing prototype. Explain what the product needs to do and what is already available so the team can identify the engineering work required.
What should I send for a design quote?
Describe the product’s function, operating environment, target quantities and schedule. Include existing design files, enclosure information, and known component or interface requirements. If testing or manufacturing is also needed, include those requirements.
Talk With the Engineers Who Will Develop Your Product
Tell the team what you need to develop, what is already available and where you need support. Include the design work needed and your target schedule.
Have requirements, schematics or existing design files? Mention what is available, and the team can arrange to review them.
(832) 431-5355