Services/PCB Redesign

U4Service 03 · PCB Redesign

Same device. Better board.

For when an existing device needs to change: a part went end-of-life, the enclosure is new, or the board has to get smaller before the next production run.

U3EOL U1 K1 J1 REV A · 100 × 75 mm U3NEW U1 K1 REV B · 68 × 50 mm REV AREV B

DIFFWhat's included

Typical changes

--- board_rev_a.kicad_pcb
+++ board_rev_b.kicad_pcb

1-Obsolete or unavailable components

2+Available replacements, checked against the circuit

3~Schematic and PCB reworked for new requirements

4~Board shrunk to a smaller outline

5~Adapted to a different enclosure or connectors

6+ECO / revision changes, documented

7+Updated documentation for production

ECOHow it works

How a revision goes

ECO-01

Audit

Review the current design, the BOM and the problems.

APPROVED

ECO-02

Plan

List of changes, part replacements and risks.

APPROVED

ECO-03

Implement

Schematic and PCB changes, ERC/DRC.

APPROVED

ECO-04

Release

New revision, change log, production files.

APPROVED

iLarger changes need electrical checks and a tested prototype. We'll recommend Prototype & Validation when it's needed.

J1Contact

Tell us about your project

Describe what you need and attach anything that helps — schematics, photos, a datasheet. We reply within one business day.

Or email ushello@yhpcb.org

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