Technical risk in electronic product development is the possibility that the design will not meet requirements, fail tests or delay the project. Reducing it requires good practices from definition through to industrialization.
Definition and architecture
Clear, traceable and prioritized requirements reduce late changes. A well-chosen architecture (SoM vs full custom, components with known availability and lifecycle) avoids dead ends. It is important to validate critical assumptions with prototypes or analysis (thermal, EMC) where possible.
Phases and validation
Progressing in phases (prototype, engineering model, qualification board) allows issues to be found early. Including regulatory requirements (CE, sector-specific) in the design from the start avoids rework. Documentation and change control are essential for repeatability and certification.
Good practices
- Requirements and traceability from the start
- Design review and testing at each phase
- Consider certifications and component lifecycle from concept
At REIDITE Electronics we apply a structured approach to reduce technical risk and take the product from idea to production in a controlled way.