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Edge AI hardware development

You have the model. We design the production board it runs on.

Custom carrier boards, camera and sensor interfaces, power architecture, high-speed PCB design, thermal and EMI/EMC engineering—from development kit to production.

Carrier-board and full-platform development High-speed, power, thermal and EMC focus Editable design and manufacturing documentation
Compact Edge AI carrier-board concept
Compact Edge AI carrier-board concept
High-performance Edge AI carrier-board concept
High-performance compute carrier
Industrial vision carrier-board concept
Industrial vision carrier

Original illustrative renders—not confidential client designs or partnership claims.

10+ yearselectronics and PCB engineering experience
500+ projectsacross development, redesign and production stages
Up to 32 layersmultilayer PCB design experience
Concept → Productionarchitecture, prototype, testing and manufacturing support
Development kit to commercial product

A working model is only the beginning.

A development kit can validate inference. A commercial product must also fit the enclosure, manage power and heat, support the required cameras and sensors, boot reliably and pass compliance testing. We engineer that transition—from a working AI model to manufacturable hardware.

MIPI CSI-2GMSL2PCIeUSB 3PoECANNVMe
The transition we engineer
Development kitModel and initial interfaces proven
Custom architectureCompute, lanes, power and environment defined
Bench setupLoose cables, adapters and external supplies
Integrated productCustom carrier, connectors and enclosure fit
Functional demoWorks under controlled conditions
Production hardwareTested, documented and buildable repeatedly
Have a development kit or early architecture?

Choose the next step that suits your team.

What we design

Every hardware layer between your model and a shippable product.

Each area is explained in terms of the problem it solves—not only the interfaces it contains.

Compute

Carrier board and compute architecture

Module selection, storage, boot, recovery and expansion planned around the workload, interface count, lifecycle and product variants.

Outcome: the selected compute platform fits the real product—not only the development bench.
Vision & sensors

Cameras, sensors and synchronisation

MIPI CSI-2, GMSL2, FPD-Link, GigE Vision and USB3 cameras, plus LiDAR, radar, IMUs, triggers and timestamps.

Outcome: every input reaches the compute platform with the required timing, bandwidth and cable reliability.
High-speed

Signal integrity and high-speed interfaces

PCIe, M.2, USB 3.x and Ethernet with controlled impedance, clean return paths, layer transitions and crosstalk control.

Outcome: high-speed interfaces operate reliably on the manufactured PCB, not only in the schematic.
Power

Power architecture, sequencing and protection

Wide-input power, PoE, battery backup, rail sequencing and inrush control engineered around startup, peak load and fault conditions.

Outcome: the platform boots consistently and avoids brown-outs, unstable rails and avoidable field failures.
Thermal & EMC

Thermal, enclosure and EMI/EMC engineering

Heat paths, airflow, shielding, grounding, ESD, surge and filtering designed around the enclosure and operating environment.

Outcome: sustained inference without avoidable throttling, noise problems or late compliance redesign.
Delivery

Prototype, validation and production handoff

Bring-up, DFM, DFT, BOM risk, prototype testing and manufacturing documentation prepared for your approved production partner.

Outcome: a controlled path from architecture to a board that can be built, tested and supported.
Representative system brief

Multi-camera industrial Edge AI carrier platform.

This example shows the type of architecture that can be developed around a selected compute module. It is a representative architecture, not a claim about a confidential client project.

ComputeJetson Orin NX class module
VisionFour long-cable camera inputs
ExpansionM.2 NVMe and optional cellular
Power12–36 V industrial input
ConnectivityGigabit Ethernet, CAN and USB
EngineeringSI, PI, thermal and EMC
Discuss a Similar Architecture
Edge AI carrier-board architecture Representative
Camera inputsMIPI / GMSL2
SensorsTrigger · IMU · LiDAR
Power input12–36 V · protection
Custom hardware platform Edge AI Module + Carrier Power · high-speed · thermal · EMI/EMC
StorageM.2 NVMe
ConnectivityGbE · CAN · USB · 5G
ProductionDFM · DFT · testing

The actual board is defined around your compute module, model workload, cameras, sensors, enclosure, environmental limits and manufacturing quantity.

How the engagement works

Four controlled phases from requirements to production.

Each phase has a specific output and approval point. You are not asked to commit to the full programme before the architecture and risks are understood.

PHASE 01

Technical assessment

Review the workload, module choice, interfaces, environment, quantities and available files.

Output: scope, key risks, information gaps and recommended first engineering phase.
PHASE 02

Architecture and feasibility

Define the compute platform, lane allocation, power budget, interface map, thermal concept and major design constraints.

Output: reviewed architecture, block diagram and practical development plan.
PHASE 03

Schematic and PCB engineering

Develop the circuit and PCB with design reviews at agreed checkpoints, including DFM and component-risk considerations.

Output: editable design files and prototype manufacturing package.
PHASE 04

Prototype and production support

Support fabrication, assembly, first power-up, debug, validation, revision control and production handoff.

Output: verified revision and controlled manufacturing documentation.
Ready to define scope and risk?

Start by form, call or email—use whichever is easiest.

Why product teams choose PCB Must

Engineering decisions remain visible, reviewable and transferable.

The objective is not only to complete a PCB. It is to give your team a controlled hardware-development process and documentation that can support future revisions and manufacturing.

01

Senior hardware perspective

Architecture, circuit, PCB, power, high-speed and production considerations are reviewed as one connected system.

02

Designed for manufacture

Fabrication, assembly, test access, sourcing and component availability are considered before release.

03

Clear design ownership

Full editable source files, manufacturing data and documentation can be transferred to your approved manufacturer.

04

Confidentiality matched to the project

Start with a high-level requirement. Detailed files can follow after suitable confidentiality terms are agreed.

Selected client feedback

What clients say about working with PCB Must.

These reviews establish broader electronics-engineering credibility. The representative Edge AI system above is labelled separately and does not imply a confidential client engagement.

★★★★★
“High-skilled resource in PCB design. I had a lot of trouble finding a professional for PCB design—PCB Must is a big exception.”
Dominic B. · Canada · 5/5
★★★★★
“Delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard. Communication was always goal-oriented and very quick.”
Tony L. · New Zealand · 5/5
★★★★★
“One of our best partners in terms of productivity and customer satisfaction—excellent at adjusting production and schedule around component lead times.”
Paul W. · Australia · 5/5
Before you enquire

Straight answers for product and engineering teams.

Do you develop the AI model?

The core service is hardware engineering. Your team or AI partner owns the model; we design the physical platform it runs on. Compute sizing can still be reviewed when the module is not final.

Can you start from an existing development kit?

Yes. Many projects begin with inference running on a development kit and need a smaller, more reliable, production-oriented carrier board with the correct cameras, power and interfaces.

Can you review a board that is not working?

Yes. A structured design review can evaluate the schematic, PCB, power integrity, signal integrity, thermal and EMI/EMC risks before deciding whether repair or redesign is the better route.

Who owns the design files?

The project deliverables can include editable design sources, manufacturing data, BOM and agreed documentation so your team can use an approved manufacturing partner.

Can you support prototype manufacturing?

Yes. Support can include fabrication and assembly coordination, sourcing, inspection, first power-up, debugging, revision control and production-test inputs.

What affects cost and schedule?

The main drivers are interface count, speed, camera architecture, power requirements, environmental limits, certification targets, mechanical constraints and the amount of existing work that must be reviewed.

Next step

Get a technical assessment.

Share the current stage, selected compute module and required interfaces. The first review focuses on fit, major risks, missing information and the most useful next engineering phase.

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Share your contact details and the core project requirement to begin the technical discussion.

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