PCB Design
Got a new product idea?
Hetech provides PCB design support as part of a complete electronics design and manufacturing pathway. We help guide your product from initial concept through to manufacture by coordinating the design process, applying practical manufacturing knowledge, and ensuring the final design is suitable for reliable, cost-effective production.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Every PCB project is considered against its intended purpose, operating environment, performance requirements, lifecycle expectations, and manufacturing needs, ensuring the design is developed with functionality, manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in mind.
- Local Australian Support
- 30 Years’ of Developing Electronic Products
- Experienced Engineering Team
- Cost-Effective Design
- Turnkey Development
- Design for Manufacturability
- Design for Environment
What is PCB design?
PCB design, or printed circuit board design, is the process of creating the physical layout of a circuit board so that it performs reliably once manufactured. A PCB’s design has a significant impact on product performance, durability, manufacturability, and long-term reliability.
The design process typically uses specialist software to define component placement, electrical connections, routing, board layers, and manufacturing outputs before the circuit board is physically produced.
Our Design Support Process
1. Specification
The first step in the process is to develop a clear specification for your product. Hetech works with you to define the project requirements, intended functionality, operating conditions, manufacturing considerations, and desired project outcomes.
This is one of the most important stages, as it ensures all parties have a clear understanding of the scope, expectations, and deliverables before the design process progresses.
Subjects covered in the specification are (but not limited to):
- Desired functionality and product capabilities
- Intended operating environment or environments
- Product lifecycle and reliability expectations
- Materials and component considerations
- Size, layout, enclosure, and connectivity requirements
- Manufacturing, assembly, and testing considerations
- Budget, timing, and production requirements
2. Proof of Concept
Using the agreed specification, a proof of concept may be developed to assess the technical approach, product feasibility, and suitability of available technologies.
This stage helps determine whether the product concept is achievable within the required budget, timeframe, performance expectations, and manufacturing pathway. It may also help identify design risks or alternative approaches before progressing to detailed PCB development.
3. Schematic Capture & Design
Once the concept and technical direction are confirmed, the circuit can be captured as a schematic design. The schematic identifies the components required and shows how they are electrically connected. Where required, design reviews, simulations, or checks may be completed to help confirm that the circuit is suitable before PCB layout begins.
4. PCB Component Placement and Routing
Using specialist PCB design software, the required components from the schematic are placed onto a digital PCB layout. The electrical connections are then routed between components in accordance with the schematic and project requirements.
During this stage, factors such as board size, layer count, component spacing, signal paths, manufacturability, assembly method, and reliability are considered to support a practical and production-ready design.
5. Design for Manufacture
Hetech brings direct manufacturing experience into the process to help ensure your product is designed with modern manufacturing practices in mind.
By considering manufacturing, assembly, testing, component availability, and production efficiency early in the process, we help reduce avoidable delays, rework, and manufacturing overheads. This practical approach supports a smoother transition from design through to production.
6. Final Delivery
Once the design has been reviewed, revised where required, and approved by all parties, the final design package can be prepared for manufacture.
Hetech will coordinate the preparation of the final design files and documentation required to manufacture and operate your product. This includes PCB designs provided as Gerber files, ready for the manufacturing process.
A bill of materials will also be included, providing information about the specific components, materials, and equipment required for production.
Electronics Design Support
Practical design guidance backed by manufacturing experience
At Hetech, we support customers through the electronics design and manufacturing process by combining structured project management with practical production knowledge.
We carefully consider the purpose and requirements of each PCB before progressing through the design pathway. As the project moves toward assembly, we also consider which manufacturing technologies — such as through-hole, surface mount, or mixed-technology assembly — are best suited to the product’s performance, reliability, and production requirements.
Our goal is to help deliver a PCB that is functional, manufacturable, reliable, and commercially practical.
The next step
If you’d like more information about PCB design support and electronics manufacturing with Hetech, contact us today. We can assist with PCB projects across a wide range of applications, including multilayer, flex, single-sided, double-sided, and rigid-flex PCB assemblies.
Get in touch to discuss your project requirements and request a design and manufacturing quote.