Idea to world class Product THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

Hardware Development Process

1-6 Months 6-24 Months

3-8 Months

Proof of Concept & Idea Validation What is POC ? Why POC ?

End Outcome of POC

Need Document

Wish Specifications Understanding of Technical feasibility

End outcome of POC (Specifications)Specification Must Include : Electrical Limits (i.e. Max

charging current ) Mechanical Limits (i.e. Max drop

height) Temperature & Humidity

conditions Target Cost Certification limits ( CISPER22

class B) Warranty/Reliability Period Design Closure Date

FAQ on POC

Design Phase : Architecting the Product

Electrical Design Process

Mechanical Design Process

Part Selection

DesignSchematics

PCB Design

Get Position of important components like switches, Ports from Mechanical Designer

Provide Voltage & Current of all important nets to PCB designer

Electrical Design Process

Final Steps in Design Phase

Certifications DFM Check

Setting up Quality Process

FAQ on Design Phase

Tips on Manufacturing

Tips on Manufacturing

Avoid injection molding till you establish the market ( Try 3dpd.in , protolabs etc)

Working with Chinese manufacturers : Get quote in Yuan See if quality process is followed properly. Set maximum failure

rate Go for pilot before full manufacturing ICs has really long lead time ( 6-8 weeks) Get multiple quotes for supplier backup Get detail quote based on BOM & Process involved. Ask them to

mention their margin clearly

FAQ on Manufacturing

Questions ?

Cost

2MP, Visible Flash, SD Card, DIP Switch,Bulky, NiMH Battery

Small-lightAA batteryLCD+Keypad

Features$100

$200

$300

$400

$500

$600

IR Vision VGA VideoUSB

Very fast operationVery Long Range

Separate DetectorsGPSGPRS

Road Map Approach