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Executive summary of services

• PCB layout in Altium (up to 23), design for manufacture
• electronics hardware design
• EMC design and precompliance testing
• embedded software design
• mechanical prototyping and 2.5D CNC
• low volume production

Resources and facilities

I am the main engineering resource, and you can trust that I will do all hourly-paid design work myself.

I have electronics design offices and the usual equipment and software (PCs, scopes, dataloggers, tools, CAD and development software etc), or can work from your site amongst your team if more efficient.

We (including my contacts) do prototype manufacturing (semi-manual SMT and dip solder - not lead free), and can produce in low volumes as necessary.

I have in-house mechanical prototyping facilities including 3-axis CNC router and mill, lathe, workshop etc. We can build jigs, fixtures, production automation equipment, and even do part fabrication to get the ball rolling with your project.

Specialist PCB design

My most marketable skill is as a specialist PCB designer. PCB design is convenient for my customers to contract out because it can be done with a relatively low 'meeting load' and has a clearly defined start and stop, and as a result has become a significant area of my expertise.

I specialise in applications involving high current, switchmode, precision analogue, EMC problems, lack of space, and unusual mechanical requirements. The benefit of having a highly qualified and experienced electronic designer work on your board is that it is likely to; work first time, exceed performance requirements, and go straight into production or preproduction. A secondary benefit is sanity checking of circuit design, and the ability to suggest components based on function rather than generic specs. A tertiary benefit is understanding real manufacturing processes, rather than relying on outdated industry guidelines.

I can work from solid models, photos, and components on hand. I generally don't need physical hardware.

CAD is (for now exclusively) Protel / Altium, 99SE is still popular with clients who cannot justify a seat of Altium, and many also prefer a stable version like 17. I have various low-end MCAD tools for importing and working with your STEP files and DXFs. I usually use a client's libraries which as a rule I keep confidential and do not reuse indiscriminately for other work (in part because that creates a mess).

Local, National, International

Most clients have traditionally been local to Christchurch, but especially in recent years I have worked remotely from my site (it can be handy to pop in every so often or do PCB finalisation at their site, but is not required).

International clients can be treated essentially the same as national, however please be aware of the terms and conditions and differences in applicable laws.

Antony Dean.

Electronics Limited Electronic Engineering Design Electronics development services Main skills: Electronic design (precision analogue, power, switchmode, digital, EMC) PCB layout (see below) Design for manufacture and volume production Full prototyping service including mechanical and procuring components EMC design, consultation, some precompliance testing (Anritsu spectrum analyser) Embedded software (8051, PIC, AVR, ADI DSP, 80x86 assembler) DSP algorithm design and simulation (filtering, control, multirate) Test system development (manual, ATE) Mechanical design and prototyping (workshop with CNC router, mill, lathe) PCB Experience: 319 production boards 99% success (2 or 3 errors requiring minor mods or turning component) CAD: Protel / Altium 23 (and all earlier versions) Technology: Thru hole, SMT, single to multi layer, high power, design for EMC, quasi-HDI Advantages: Rapid development - nearly always right first time Strong electronics design background Ability to work with complex mechanical designs and 3D CAD data Manufacturing details (panelisation, stencils, pick and place etc) Component sourcing and specification Can deal directly with suppliers In house single and double layer prototyping incl NC route/drill (if stuck) Qualifications: BE Hons (Electrical and Electronic), ME (Electrical and Electronic), University of Canterbury. Over 30 years industry experience including owner of export manufacturing business. Charge rate: $100/hr depending on conditions and length of job. (Fixed price contracts generally unsuitable for development work.). All contracts strictly 7 day payment terms. Contact details: Antony Dean, ADX Electronics Limited email: adean@adx.co.nz web: www.adx.co.nz