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
Designing the electronics that sit inside a product, from schematic and PCB layout through to component selection, built around the space, power and performance constraints the physical design sets. Work spans analogue and digital design, microcontroller selection, and wireless connectivity such as Wifi, Bluetooth, GSM and GPS.
Sensor & Connectivity Integration
Integrating sensors, displays and connectivity so a product responds correctly to the environment and the person using it.
Hardware-Software Integration
Working alongside a client’s software team on embedded firmware and hardware-software integration, so a device functions 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
PCB design, sensor and connectivity integration, and hardware-software integration, turning a product’s technology into a working device.
npd’s focus is electronics and hardware-software integration, working alongside a client’s software team to make sure both sides function together reliably.
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.
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.
Yes. Electronics integration is tested through prototyping, so hardware and software decisions are validated before committing to manufacture.
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.
