Solving Complex Technical Challenges
Do you have a technical challenge or a missing piece in your product? We design custom electronics and firmware tailored to your application, reliable, efficient and built for the long term. From early concept and specification to design, testing and production support, we work closely with you to develop solutions that integrate seamlessly into your product or process. Our focus is on delivering robust, future-proof systems that perform consistently in demanding environments while meeting all technical and regulatory requirements.
Advice
We can advise you on all electronics-related questions. Independent and to the point, we will investigate the question and formulate the advice that best suits your needs. Whether that is to buy a common of-the shelf product, or to start a new design.
The final stage is that you will get a well-thought-out advice, which gives you direction and confidence in your further steps.
Specification
Together with you we will draw up a specification. Including not only the functional requirements, but also all environmental and regulatory conditions. Cost, availability, reliability, longevity: all relevant parameters are included.
The end result will be a proper specification that can be used both for soliciting proposals, as for judging the quality and performance of the final product.
Design
We can design any piece of electronics from specification. Should the specification leave any relevant question unanswered, we will contact you and find an answer together with you.
Red Kite Design will deliver a fully documented schematic, that can be used by any layout-engineer to produce proper data for manufacturing.
Layout
Red Kite Design prepares the layout from the design files using industry standard procedures and tools. Even if you already have the design ready, Red Kite Design can still help you with creating a PCB layout or preparing the data for a successful production run.
After layout, you’ll have all the data you need to order assembled PCBs
Production
Depending on your wishes, we can arrange the production for you, or just bring you in contact with a producer. Intermediate forms are also possible.
Red Kite design does not do production itself, but we can arrange it, including all the details of part procurement and final assembly.
Test
Red Kite design can execute all simple and some complex testing. We can also arrange for testing at a production location. For more complex testing we can assist you with the design of test-setup, and the development of a test-protocol. If applicable, we can visit your lab to execute certain tests.
All test results are collected in a comprehensive report and reported to the customer.
Let's Solve Your Challenge
From idea to product, we think with you every step of the way.
Our Proven Method
Every project starts with your question. That question can be anything, from a vague, unsubstantiated idea to a very details’ specification for a product.
And from there, we’ll work together. We will ask you questions, research the question and discuss this with you. From that discussion, we will form a plan. That plan can be anything. From researching and writing a detailed specification to just drawing the layout for an existing schematic.
Red Kite Design will provide you with a free quote for that plan. No obligations. If possible, we will provide a fixed-price quote. If not, we tell you why not, and what the risks are.
We specify the deliverables in the quote. And if the quote is for a design, we specify what the requirements for that design are. And if you want to, we can test the design after a prototype is built.
No designer can guarantee that a design will work. That guarantee can only be made if the design is already tested. And if the product already exists, we will tell you where to buy it. But if after prototype production an error is identified, we will adept the design documents and provide you with corrected production data free of charge.
And after completion, those deliverables are yours. We will never require you to return to us for follow-up. If we design a PCB for you, you get all the files needed to ask any producer in the world to produce it. And you get all the design files, allow you to continue work on it yourself, or hire someone else. Also, for firmware. You pay for the work; you get the results.
Technologies Behind Our Solutions
Red kite design uses a range of technologies. Some industry standard, and proven technologies. Some leading edge. But always with the proper justification: Because it is the best solution in your particular situation.
For board design, we can use Altium, Eagle and KiCad, with KiCad being the preferred option as it is open and free to use. Thus, also allowing you to access the design files without added costs.
For production data we use Gerber and ODB++. Both are industry standard formats that can be interpreted by every manufacturer in the world. Placement files and Bill of Material documents are always included.
For FPGA’s we use VHDL. VHDL is the standard language for programmable hardware design, and is supported by every existing FPGA vendor.
For firmware we use C, C++ and python. C and C++ are more focussed on microcontrollers, while python is often used for larger embedded systems.
We select components based on their functional requirements, availability and price. Manufacturers are not shy of promising the world in their datasheets, but if the actual component is unobtainable (or only available in hideously large numbers!), the resulting design is useless for the customer. A similar reasoning often goes for component prices. There exist very good Far-Eastern parts, that are very cheap. But if the documentation is in Mandarin, the cost of designing can easily outweigh the cost of a slightly more expensive European part with documentation in English.
Wat maakt Red Kite Design uniek?
Independent & Honest Advice
No bias and no hidden agenda. You receive clear and practical advice focused on the best solution for your situation, whether that means building something new or choosing an existing product.
From Idea to Production
From a first idea to a fully tested product. Specification, design, layout, production support, testing and firmware are all covered in one streamlined process.
Full Ownership of Your Design
You receive all design files, documentation and source code. This gives you complete freedom to continue development, scale or work with any partner you choose.
30+ Years of Experience
Decades of experience in medical, scientific and industrial electronics. From simple solutions to complex systems, always focused on reliability and long-term performance.
Our Portfolio
These images (from boards designed by Red Kite Design) give an impression of the range of technology and complexity we master.