Electronics Development
Electronics development is one of Move Innovation's core capabilities. We develop tailored electronics solutions starting from a clear base specification, where functionality, interfaces, power consumption, component selection, testing and manufacturing are thought through together from the start — so the product not only works, but can also be manufactured reliably and cost-effectively.
Electronics Development
Electronics development starts with the requirements
Good electronics development starts with understanding the requirements properly. Before we draw a PCB, choose components or build a prototype, we need to know what the product has to do, which functions are critical, and which interfaces the electronics must have to the rest of the system. That can be sensors, battery, power supply, motor control, communication, display, user input, embedded software or mechanical constraints.
From idea to PCB
From schematic and layout to finished board
Early validation
Dev boards and testing before the prototype
Design for Manufacturing
Ready for stable, cost-effective production
The right component choice
Chosen from the product's real requirements
The base specification sets the technical direction
A well-defined base specification makes development more efficient. It helps us choose the right technical direction early and avoid the project locking onto a solution that later turns out to be too expensive, too large, too power-hungry or difficult to manufacture.
Component selection is a central part of electronics development. New chips arrive on the market constantly — especially in processors, microcontrollers, radio communication, sensors and power management. That is why we keep up with new technology and new possibilities. But we do not choose a component just because it is new. We choose the one that best fits the task.
That requires us to understand the product's requirements early. Does the electronics have to run on battery for several years? Does it have to respond in real time? Does it have to communicate wirelessly? Does it have to be extremely compact? Will it be produced in high volume? Does it have to be certifiable? Questions of that kind decide whether the solution calls for an advanced processor, a small 32-bit microcontroller, a standard module, a custom-designed circuit or a combination.
We have many solutions “ready in the drawer” from previous projects. That can be circuit blocks, architectures, software modules, test principles, component choices or experience with particular technologies. It can save time and reduce risk, because we do not start from scratch every time. But we reuse deliberately. A previous solution is only good if it fits the new product. We do not choose the easiest — we choose the right one.
Calculations and early validation reduce the risk
Depending on the product's complexity, we examine component choices and sub-circuits early in the process. We make calculations on power consumption, battery life and any heat generation. If the product is to be battery-powered, we look at sleep modes, measurement intervals, transmission frequency and energy use in the individual functions. If the electronics will sit in a compact or sealed enclosure, we also assess thermal conditions and mechanical constraints.
We aim to test as early as possible. That can be with development boards, evaluation kits, breadboards or small sub-circuits, where we can quickly validate a critical function before designing the full board. That might be a sensor, an analogue measurement, a power supply, a radio link, a processor platform or an interface to the rest of the product.
Early testing saves time. It makes it possible to spot technical risks before they become expensive to change. If a sub-circuit does not perform as expected, it is better to find out on a dev board than after the first complete prototype. If a sensor is not precise enough, a processor uses too much power, or a communication solution is unstable, we can adjust the design before the rest of the product is built around the wrong solution.
Design for Manufacturing from the start
When the prototype is designed, we think about DFM — Design for Manufacturing — at the same time. The electronics must not only work once on the test bench. They have to be manufacturable consistently, testable efficiently and producible at a realistic unit cost. That is why we build component placement, test points, connectors, assembly, soldering processes, documentation and availability into the design.
Because electronics development at Move happens close to embedded software, mechanics and manufacturing, we can continuously align the design with the rest of the product. Does the board fit the enclosure? Is there room for battery and antenna? Can the firmware use the hardware efficiently? Can the product be assembled sensibly? And can the solution be tested and manufactured to the quality the market demands?
Electronics that work technically, physically and commercially
The goal is to develop electronics that work technically, physically and commercially. From specification and component selection through early validation, prototype, testing, documentation and manufacturing readiness, we help create the electronic foundation the product will build on.
Frequently asked questions
What does an electronics project start with?
An electronics project typically starts with a base specification describing functionality, requirements, interfaces and technical constraints. That gives a clear starting point for component selection, architecture and prototype development.
How do you choose the right components?
We choose components from the product's concrete requirements for function, power consumption, size, cost, availability, manufacturing and lifetime. We keep up with new chips and technologies, but we always choose based on the task.
Do you reuse solutions from previous projects?
Yes, when it makes sense. We have a lot of experience, circuit blocks and technical solutions from previous projects that can save time and reduce risk. But we only use them if they fit the specific product.
Why do you test with dev boards and sub-circuits?
Because early testing reduces risk. Dev boards, breadboards and sub-circuits make it possible to validate critical functions before time and budget are spent on a full prototype board.
What does DFM mean in electronics development?
DFM stands for Design for Manufacturing. It means the electronics are designed with production, assembly, testing, component selection and unit cost built in from the start.
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