Robota Corporation Pvt. Ltd. has developed a strict classification of main
development stages of a new electronic product. This classification includes seven
stages of development that are crucial for any electronics product design. Our
adherence to this roadmap helps us to minimize risks and avoid shifting those risks
to the final stage of full-scale product manufacture, which is undesirable.
Please keep in mind that any stage can have several iterations. Such iterative
approach contract developers often use to create complex products, for example,
the design of software-hardware platforms based on which product line-ups form
up.
The second stage implies creating a
preliminary (draft) project, developing
the requirements/specifications, and
analysis of a variety of possible uses of
a potential product.
Next thing that we do is we specify the
prices with the companies
manufacturing the required
components. After we select the
manufacturers, we sign a nondisclosure
agreement (NDA) and receive, as
necessary, additional technical data.
We then choose base components and calculate the preliminary self-cost of a
product (so-called Bill of Materials or BOM). When making preliminary
calculations, we take into account the cost of manufacturing batches of different
volumes.
Next, Robota technical experts and industry specialists create a detailed specification of the new product and its concept design. The specification includes a full list of all product requirements, while the concept design contains a complete description of its functional features and benefits. At the same time, business analysts make up a business plan based on the selected business model and expert reviews. This stage can also include a variety of product research done, such as marketing or investment research. The result of this stage is a complete package of documentation that describes the product concept.
The second stage implies creating a
preliminary (draft) project, developing
the requirements/specifications, and
analysis of a variety of possible uses of
a potential product.
Next thing that we do is we specify the
prices with the companies
manufacturing the required
components. After we select the
manufacturers, we sign a nondisclosure
agreement (NDA) and receive, as
necessary, additional technical data.
We then choose base components and calculate the preliminary self-cost of a
product (so-called Bill of Materials or BOM). When making preliminary
calculations, we take into account the cost of manufacturing batches of different
volumes.
The device implementation then has to be verified by our specialists. By the end of this stage of our electronics design services, a device prototype is assembled and tested. To develop and assemble it, we purchase an evaluation kit for the chosen target platform. Our engineers evaluate the selected hardware and software technology solutions. They also assess potential weaknesses in the context of technical feasibility, the platform's performance and other essential characteristics. As a result of this stage, we can understand whether we chose the right platform and best engineering solutions. In many cases, we also develop a limited functionality, 'desk-type' prototype of the device.
We specify a list of required components
during this stage and then design a PCB (print
circuit board). We also make a Bill of Materials
(a list of all parts) and acquire accurate
suppliers' prices.
Then, our engineers do design HMI (humanmachine interface) and determine control and
information display units. Simultaneously,
engineers design the interface, create concepts
of controls, and build the functions tree.
Simultaneously with the schematic
development, we develop the enclosure
design. We create a solid model and
mechanical design of the case based on
a previously developed sketch and the
HMI and then carry out PCB layout in
the required form-factor.
After defining the software architecture
at the previous stage, we implement it
and then adapt and elaborate it. Our
specialists develop and perform all
types of testing needed for verifying the
software operation and its correctness.
They also establish program tests
allowing checking both hardware and
software operations.
The electronic product development stage is a full package of the device's design
documentation and final preparation for the manufacturing of a pilot batch.
At this stage, any errors that could be made during the design stage are eliminated. Our customers also use samples of the pilot batch for further promotion of their products to potential buyers or investors and for certification tests of the device. During this stage, Robota specialists buy and assemble the components, PCBs are put into production, and ease of assembly is verified. Then, we place orders for the device enclosure (cases) that look like the final version. After PCBs are assembled, the first launch (so-called 'bring-up') is performed. Next, the operating system and the bootloader are ported, high-level software, system, and drivers are elaborated.
Finally, Robota specialists
assemble the device components
and perform thorough integration
testing. When testing results are
achieved, and test operation is
performed, we can elaborate on
the product's functional
requirements and change — if
needed — the design
documentation package. Any
software changes can be dealt
with during other stages because
most do not require changes at
the hardware level.
As a result, a functional pilot batch ready for integration testing is created by the
end of this stage. When testing is completed, design documentation can be
amended when needed.
As we can tell from our experience,
if you choose not to perform any
preliminary certification tests, the
risk of material losses in the future
is considerably higher. During this
stage, the device class and the need
for running initial certification
trials are defined, and the schedule
of such testing is developed. When
the test results are ready, our
specialists document the effects of performed measurements and amend the design
documentation as needed.
By the end of the fifth stage of our electronic product design services, the achieved
result is an affiliated organization's decision, whether preliminary certification tests
for the device are going to be run and their results.
The pilot batch launch aims to get the product ready for
full-scale manufacture and test the real device
production process. Robota specialists perform the final
optimization of the Bill of Materials, prepare the final
documentation package, and, together with our
engineering technologists develop assembly charts for
the particular products. At this point, detailed logistics
plans are also made, and bottlenecks, risks and possible
weaknesses of large-scale production are being
examined.
After the JTAG analyzer's test coverage is developed
and verified by our team, this technology is introduced into production.
Simultaneously, tools for the POST testing and post-production tests are
developed, if the test coverage needs to be increased. The sixth stage result
includes a manufactured pilot batch and developed documentation for the launch of
full-scale manufacture of the future device.
The aim of this final stage is the full-scale industrial manufacturing of the product,
ready for sale to the end-users. During this stage, mass production can be
supported by our engineers in the following ways:
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