Good electronics decisions get made alongside the mechanical and industrial design, not after them.
npd’s electronics and software work integrates a product’s technology into its physical form, covering PCB design, sensor integration and the hardware-software work that makes a device actually function.
Electronics & PCB Design
npd designs the electronics inside a product, from schematic and PCB layout through to component selection, all built around the space, power and performance limits set by the physical design. The work covers analogue and digital design, microcontroller selection, and wireless connectivity including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GSM and GPS.
Sensor & Connectivity Integration
npd integrates sensors, displays and connectivity so a product responds correctly to its environment and the person using it.
Hardware-Software Integration
npd works alongside a client’s software team on embedded firmware and integration, so the device works reliably end to end, not just on paper.
Areas of Expertise
PCB & Schematic Design
Designing electronics that fit the space, power and performance constraints of the product around them
Analogue & Digital Design
Working across analogue and digital circuit design to match the requirements of the product
Microcontroller & Embedded Firmware
Selecting microcontrollers and working with embedded firmware so hardware and software function together as intended
Sensor Integration
Integrating sensors so a product responds accurately to its environment and its user
Wireless Connectivity
Building in wireless connectivity, including Wifi, Bluetooth, GSM and GPS, where a product needs it
Power Management
Designing power systems that balance performance against battery life and size
Hardware-Software Integration
Making sure a client’s software and npd’s hardware work together reliably from first prototype to production
Frequently Asked Questions
What does electronics and software work cover at npd?
PCB design, sensor and connectivity integration, and hardware-software integration, turning a product’s technology into a working device.
Do you write software, or only design the hardware around it?
npd’s focus is electronics and hardware-software integration, working alongside a client’s software team to make sure both sides function together reliably.
Can you integrate sensors and displays into a product’s design?
Yes. Sensor, display and connectivity integration are part of npd’s electronics work, built in alongside the mechanical and industrial design rather than after it.
How early should electronics be considered in a product’s development?
As early as possible. Electronics decisions affect space, power and mechanical layout, so npd works through electronics alongside industrial and mechanical design rather than afterwards.
Does electronics and software work feed into prototyping?
Yes. Electronics integration is tested through prototyping, so hardware and software decisions are validated before committing to manufacture.
Can you design electronics for regulated industries?
Yes, where the requirement calls for it. npd has delivered precision electronics work to defence specification, including the accuracy, traceability and documentation required for the Typhoon simulator programme.
