A PCB is not just a way to connect components. Layout decides whether a good schematic becomes a board that works, passes EMC testing and can be built at a reasonable yield. We do PCB layout for the real world, from compact two-layer designs to dense multi-layer boards.
What we work on
- Multi-layer boards with defined stack-ups, including controlled-impedance traces and differential pairs.
- High-speed interfaces and memory, where length matching and return paths matter.
- Mixed-signal boards, where analog sections need protection from digital noise.
- Power boards with careful current paths, thermal management and creepage and clearance requirements.
- Compact and rigid-flex designs when space is the limit.
Designing for signal and power integrity
We plan the stack-up and the power distribution network before routing: where return currents flow, how supplies are decoupled, and how sensitive signals are kept away from aggressive ones. These decisions are far cheaper to take at layout time than to fix with a new board revision.
Designing for EMC
Many EMC failures are layout problems. We apply good practice from the start: solid reference planes, short current loops, proper filtering at connectors and clear separation of noisy and quiet areas. This reduces the risk of surprises at compliance testing. See also test and validation.
Designing for manufacturing
A board that works once is not enough. We follow the capabilities of the manufacturer you will use, and we consider assembly from the start: component spacing, fiducials, panelisation, test points and programming access.
What you receive
- Complete manufacturing files: Gerber, drill files, stack-up and fabrication drawing.
- Assembly files: pick-and-place data, assembly drawings and a verified bill of materials.
- The native layout project, so your team can continue to work on it.
- Notes on critical routing and any design rules we applied.
Frequently asked questions
Can you do the layout for a board designed by someone else?
Yes. We review the schematic first and raise issues before layout starts, since layout cannot fix a circuit problem.
Do you help choose the PCB manufacturer?
We can recommend options based on your volume, technology and budget, and we prepare the output to match the manufacturer's requirements. See also hardware design.