MicroType Engineering Inc

Custom board-level hardware design spanning schematic capture, layout, multichip integration, and legacy hardware remediation.

• PCB Design

  Comprehensive printed circuit board design, layout, schematic capture, and multi-layer board stackup optimization.

• Circuit Design and Prototyping

  Rapid board prototyping, schematic simulation, and validation, backed by in-house SMT and through-hole assembly.

• Custom Embedded Hardware Design

  Purpose-built electronic designs tailored for specific interfaces, environmental constraints, and sensory inputs.

• Obsolescence Response and Legacy Redesign

  Updating old designs to bypass supply chain bottlenecks and replace components that are no longer available.

Development of embedded software architectures, drivers, and communications interfaces.

• Firmware & Embedded Software

  Programming for bare-metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux systems with driver-level coding and protocol integration.

• Cybersecurity Integration

  Implementation of secure boot, encrypted communications, and secure firmware updates to protect against unauthorized access.

Physical realization of products, from single pilot units up to scaled production runs and complete enclosures.

• PCB Production and CNC Fabrication

  U.S.-based printed circuit board fabrication, in-house SMT assembly, and CNC machining for parts and enclosures.

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Quality Assurance (QA)

  Proactive board reviews and design modifications to minimize assembly errors, control component costs, and improve yield.

• Box Builds

  Complete system integration combining PCBs, wiring, physical enclosures, labeling, packaging, and final testing.

Comprehensive performance screening, test fixtures, and safety validations to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Test Planning & Prototyping

  Designing early-stage verification procedures, automated test sequences, and benchtop prototypes.

• EMC Pre-Compliance Testing

  Electromagnetic compatibility screening to catch emission and susceptibility failures prior to formal lab testing.

• Unit Testing

  Rigorous test processes for software components, firmware modules, and specific PCB subsystems.

High-reliability electronic engineering for critical applications in space, defense, and aviation.

• Avionics Systems

  Flight control, navigation, and communications modules compliant with DO-254 and DO-178C standards.

• Unmanned Systems

  Control interfaces, autopilot components, and stability controllers for UAVs, drones, and uncrewed platforms.

• Defense Electronics

  Ruggedized electronics engineered for operational use in harsh vehicular and soldier-worn environments.

• Satellite Communication

  High-frequency RF modules, transceivers, and specialized power systems for satellite payloads and ground terminals.

Mechanical assembly packaging and chassis engineering, protecting board layouts from thermal and kinetic stresses.

Supports continuous production through component sourcing, inventory controls, and bill-of-material verification.

• Component Sourcing

  Identifies and procures electronic components for prototype and production builds.

• Inventory Management

  Coordinates component availability to reduce production interruptions.

• BOM Verification

  Reviews bills of materials for availability, substitutions, and production readiness.