Hardware Development Checklists
758 critical checkpoints that should not be overlooked when developing professional hardware products. Each list has been compiled from years of field experience and the mistakes I've encountered.
1. Schematic Design
Critical points to consider in circuit schematic drawing, component selection, and design rules.
View Details →2. PCB Design
Layer management, trace widths, clearance rules, and manufacturing requirements in PCB design.
View Details →3. PCB Assembly
Soldering processes, reflow profiles, AOI inspection, and assembly error prevention.
View Details →4. Cable Assemblies
Cable selection, connector terminations, cable management, and mechanical strength checks.
View Details →5. BOM (Bill of Materials)
Preparing material lists, version management, defining alternate parts, and cost optimization.
View Details →6. Mechanical Drawings
Enclosure design, assembly tolerances, thermal management, and manufacturability checks.
View Details →7. Software
Firmware development, code quality, version control, update mechanisms, and error management.
View Details →8. Testability
Test points, JTAG/SWD access, production test strategies, and automated test design.
View Details →9. Sustainability
Eco-friendly design, energy efficiency, recycling, and RoHS/REACH compliance.
View Details →10. Safety
Electrical safety, isolation, overcurrent protection, and user safety measures.
View Details →11. Documentation
User manuals, technical documents, assembly instructions, and maintenance procedures.
View Details →12. Compliance & Certification
CE, FCC, UL, IP rating, and other mandatory certification requirements.
View Details →13. Reliability & Durability Test Plan
Temperature tests, vibration tests, aging tests, and MTBF calculations.
View Details →14. EMC/EMI & ESD Pre-Compliance
EN 55032, IEC 61000-4-x, ferrite/LC filters, grounding, ESD ±8kV, pre-scan, and RCA/CAPA.
View Details →15. Cybersecurity & Privacy
Secure Boot, firmware signing, encryption, GDPR/KVKK compliance, and cybersecurity standards.
View Details →16. Supply Chain & Lifecycle
AVL/AML management, supplier quality control, EOL/NRND tracking, and sustainable sourcing.
View Details →17. Manufacturing Quality Control & Process Capability
Process Flow, PFMEA, SPC, Cp/Cpk ≥1.33, FAI, AOI/ICT/FCT, CAPA system, and continuous improvement.
View Details →18. Packaging, Shipping & Field Installation
ESD packaging, Drop/Vibration test (ISTA 3A), EUR pallet, Installation Manual, and SAT form.
View Details →About These Checklists
These checklists have been compiled from over 10 years of hardware development experience and hundreds of mistakes encountered in the field. Each list contains critical points that must be checked at that stage of a professional hardware product.
Remember this when using the lists: Every project is different. These lists provide you with a framework, but should be expanded and customized according to your project's specific requirements.
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