Electronics Design

Design. Prototype. Certify. Manufacture.

Bring your electronics product vision to life with end-to-end hardware and embedded software development. Our team combines electrical engineering expertise with manufacturing know-how to deliver consumer electronics and IoT devices from initial concept through production.

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What We Deliver

Product Concept & Feasibility

Transform ideas into viable products with technical feasibility analysis and requirement definition.

Services:

• Concept development and refinement
• Technical feasibility assessment
• Bill of Materials (BOM) cost estimation
• Manufacturing feasibility analysis
• Market and competitive analysis
• Regulatory requirements identification
• Project roadmap and timeline

Deliverables: Feasibility report, preliminary specifications, cost estimates, development roadmap

Ideal For: Entrepreneurs and startups with product ideas, companies expanding into hardware, innovation teams exploring concepts.

PCB Design & Engineering

Custom printed circuit board design from schematic capture through layout and production files.

Services:

• Schematic design and circuit analysis
• PCB layout (2-layer through multi-layer)
• High-speed signal integrity analysis
• Power distribution and thermal management
• Component selection and sourcing
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) review
• Gerber file generation for fabrication

Technologies: Altium Designer, KiCAD, Eagle, OrCAD, LTspice simulation

Ideal For: IoT products, wearables, smart home devices, industrial equipment, medical devices, automotive electronics.

Embedded Software & Firmware

Software that runs on your hardware—from bootloaders to application firmware.

Services:

• Microcontroller firmware development
• Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) implementation
• Device drivers and HAL development
• Wireless connectivity (WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa, Zigbee)
• Low-power optimization
• OTA (Over-The-Air) update systems
• Bootloader and recovery mechanisms

Platforms: Arduino, STM32, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, ARM Cortex-M, PIC, AVR

Languages: C, C++, Python, Rust (embedded)

IoT Connectivity & Cloud Integration

Connect devices to the internet with robust, secure IoT architectures.

Services:

• IoT protocol implementation (MQTT, CoAP, HTTP/S)
• Cloud platform integration (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT)
• Device management and provisioning
• Data streaming and analytics pipelines
• Mobile app development (iOS, Android)
• Web dashboards and control panels
• Security and encryption

Technologies: AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, MQTT brokers, REST APIs, WebSockets

Ideal For: Connected products, remote monitoring systems, smart home devices, industrial IoT.

Prototyping & Testing

Build and validate prototypes with iterative development and comprehensive testing.

Services:

• Rapid prototyping (breadboard, perfboard)
• PCB fabrication and assembly
• 3D enclosure design and printing
• Functional testing and validation
• Environmental testing (temperature, humidity, vibration)
• EMI/EMC pre-compliance testing
• Performance benchmarking

Deliverables: Working prototypes, test reports, design iterations

Certification & Compliance

Navigate regulatory requirements and achieve certifications for market entry.

Services:

• FCC certification (USA)
• CE marking (Europe)
• UL/CSA safety certification
• RoHS and REACH compliance
• Battery safety (UN 38.3, IEC 62133)
• IP rating (ingress protection)
• Wireless certifications (WiFi, Bluetooth)

Support: Pre-compliance testing, documentation preparation, test lab coordination, regulatory consulting

Ideal For: Products requiring regulatory approval before market entry.

Manufacturing Support

Transition from prototype to production with design optimization and manufacturing partnership.

Services:

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) optimization
• Component sourcing and supply chain management
• Manufacturing partner selection
• Production test fixture design
• Quality control procedures
• Pilot production runs
• Cost reduction engineering

Deliverables: Manufacturing-ready designs, production documentation, qualified manufacturing partners

Technology Capabilities

Microcontrollers & Processors

• ARM Cortex-M: STM32, NXP LPC, Texas Instruments
• ESP32/ESP8266: WiFi-enabled microcontrollers
• Arduino Platform: ATmega, SAMD, ESP-based boards
• Raspberry Pi: Single-board computers for complex applications
• PIC & AVR: Cost-optimized 8-bit/16-bit microcontrollers

Wireless Technologies

• WiFi: 2.4GHz and 5GHz (802.11 b/g/n/ac)
• Bluetooth: Classic, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy)
• LoRa/LoRaWAN: Long-range, low-power connectivity
• Zigbee: Mesh networking for smart home
• Cellular: 4G LTE, NB-IoT, Cat-M1
• NFC/RFID: Near-field communication

Sensors & Peripherals

• Temperature, humidity, pressure sensors
• Accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers (IMU)
• GPS and location services
• Cameras and image sensors
• Proximity and distance sensors
• Gas and environmental sensors
• Touch and capacitive sensing

Power Management

• Battery-powered design (Li-ion, Li-Po, alkaline)
• Solar and energy harvesting
• Low-power design and sleep modes
• Charging circuits and battery management (BMS)
• DC-DC converters (buck, boost, buck-boost)
• Power supply design

Interface & Communication

• USB (USB 2.0, USB-C, USB OTG)
• UART, SPI, I2C
• CAN bus (automotive)
• Ethernet (wired networking)
• HDMI, DisplayPort
• Audio interfaces

Industry Experience

We've developed electronics for:

Consumer Electronics

• Smart home devices (lighting, thermostats, security)
• Wearable technology (fitness trackers, smartwatches)
• Audio devices (Bluetooth speakers, headphones)
• Personal care devices

IoT & Connected Devices

• Environmental monitoring
• Asset tracking and logistics
• Agricultural sensors
• Smart building systems

Industrial Equipment

• Process control systems
• Data acquisition devices
• Remote monitoring equipment
• Predictive maintenance sensors

Medical Devices (Class I/II)

• Patient monitoring equipment
• Diagnostic devices
• Therapeutic devices
• Medical peripherals

Automotive

• Aftermarket accessories
• Fleet management devices
• Vehicle diagnostics
• Infotainment systems

Emerging Focus: Defense Electronics

We're expanding capabilities into defense and military electronics applications:

Areas of Exploration:

• Ruggedized electronics for harsh environments
• Secure communications devices
• Tactical sensors and monitoring
• Unmanned systems (UAV/UGV)
• Electronic warfare (EW) support
• Mil-spec compliance (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461)

Status: Building expertise and partnerships in defense sector. Contact us to discuss defense-related electronics projects.

Why gautamLab for Electronics?

Full-Stack Hardware Development

We handle the entire hardware development lifecycle—concept to production—no need to coordinate multiple vendors.

Hardware + Software Integration

Unlike pure hardware shops, we develop embedded firmware and cloud connectivity, delivering complete IoT solutions.

Manufacturing-Ready Designs

We design for production from day one—considering component availability, assembly processes, and cost optimization.

Rapid Prototyping

Fast iteration cycles with in-house prototyping capabilities and strong relationships with PCB fabrication houses.

Regulatory Expertise

We guide you through certification requirements and pre-compliance testing, reducing time and cost to market.

Our Process

1. Concept & Feasibility (Week 1-3)

• Requirements gathering
• Technical feasibility analysis
• Architecture definition
• Component research
• Cost and timeline estimation

Deliverables: Feasibility report, preliminary specifications, project proposal

2. Design & Engineering (Week 3-12)

• Schematic design
• PCB layout
• Enclosure design (mechanical)
• Firmware architecture
• Component procurement

Deliverables: Design files, schematics, PCB layouts, BOM

3. Prototyping (Week 8-16)

• PCB fabrication
• Assembly (manual or contract manufacturer)
• Firmware development
• Functional testing
• Design iteration

Deliverables: Working prototypes, test results, design modifications

4. Testing & Validation (Week 14-20)

• Functional testing
• Environmental testing
• Performance validation
• Pre-compliance testing
• User testing (if applicable)

Deliverables: Test reports, validation documentation

5. Certification (Week 18-30)

• Documentation preparation
• Test lab coordination
• Certification submission
• Issue remediation (if needed)

Deliverables: Certifications (FCC, CE, UL, etc.)

6. Manufacturing Transition (Week 24-36)

• DFM optimization
• Manufacturing partner selection
• Tooling and fixtures
• Pilot production
• Quality procedures

Deliverables: Manufacturing documentation, qualified production partner, initial production units

7. Production & Support (Ongoing)

• Production monitoring
• Quality assurance
• Firmware updates
• Design revisions
• Cost reduction initiatives

Deliverables: Ongoing production, product improvements

Success Stories

Smart Home Startup

Challenge: Hardware startup needed to develop WiFi-enabled smart plug with energy monitoring from concept to FCC-certified production.

Solution: End-to-end development: ESP32-based design, custom PCB, mobile app, cloud backend, FCC certification, manufacturing partner qualification.

Results: FCC certified in 9 months, launched on schedule, manufacturing cost 30% below target, successfully shipping to customers.

Industrial Monitoring Company

Challenge: Needed ruggedized IoT sensor for remote environmental monitoring with 2+ year battery life in harsh conditions.

Solution: Low-power STM32 design with LoRaWAN connectivity, IP67-rated enclosure, optimized firmware for ultra-low power consumption.

Results: 3+ year battery life achieved, survived environmental testing (-40°C to +85°C), deployed across 500+ remote locations.

Consumer Wearable Brand

Challenge: Fitness tracker prototype working but couldn't pass FCC testing due to EMI issues, delaying product launch.

Solution: EMI analysis, PCB redesign with improved grounding and shielding, component changes, retest coordination.

Results: Passed FCC certification after redesign, 6-week delay instead of projected 6-month delay, product successfully launched.

Pricing & Engagement

Product Feasibility Study

Concept evaluation, technical analysis, and roadmap development.

Typical Range: $5,000 - $15,000 for 2-4 week engagement.

PCB Design

Schematic and layout for custom circuit boards.

Typical Range: $3,000 - $20,000+ depending on complexity (simple 2-layer to complex multi-layer).

Full Product Development

End-to-end development from concept through prototypes.

Typical Range: $50,000 - $300,000+ depending on complexity, quantity of prototypes, and timeline.

Certification Support

Regulatory testing and certification coordination.

Typical Range: $10,000 - $50,000 including pre-compliance testing and certification fees (varies by region and product type).

Manufacturing Transition

DFM optimization and production setup.

Typical Range: $15,000 - $75,000 based on product complexity and production volume.

Contact us for a detailed proposal tailored to your product.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long does product development take? A: Simple products can reach prototypes in 3-4 months. Complex products with certification may take 12-18 months from concept to production.

Q: Do you handle mechanical/enclosure design? A: We design basic enclosures for prototyping. For production enclosures, we partner with industrial design firms or work with your existing designers.

Q: Can you help us manufacture the product? A: We design for manufacturing and help select manufacturing partners. We don't operate production facilities but manage the transition and qualification process.

Q: What certifications do we need? A: It depends on your product and target markets. USA typically requires FCC. Europe requires CE. We help identify applicable requirements during feasibility phase.

Q: Can you work with our existing design? A: Yes. We review existing designs, identify issues, and make improvements. We also provide design rescue services for products failing certification or experiencing reliability issues.

Q: Do we own the design files? A: Yes. All design work product belongs to you, including schematics, PCB files, firmware source code, and documentation.

Ready to Develop Your Product?

Whether you're starting from scratch or need help with an existing design, let's discuss how we can bring your electronics product to life.

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