From prototype to product : a practical guide for electronic engineers - Segaran, Seggy T (United Kingdom : Ohm Books, 2013)
1. Introduction -- 2. Design issues -- 3. Design for manufacture -- 4. Compliance -- 5. Project management
Electronic Product Development is a specialist field. It requires not only a good understanding of the technology - it demands a thorough knowledge of the whole process of taking an electronic design through the various stages and make it available for sale. This practical guide is easy to read and is full of examples of actual products that have made it to market and generated profits from sales. It covers various aspects of product development, such as the choice of the enclosure, component tolerances and manufacturing costs. This book will assist designers in turning a working prototype into a commercial product. It will help them take into account regulatory requirements such as emissions and safety, make sure that the product is documented accurately for production and be confident that it can be easily supported in the field.
Keywords: Electronic apparatus and appliances -- Design and construction