Converting Debug Tools Into Manufacturing Fixtures
2014 | Electronics
An engineering initiative converting specialized debug tools into robust manufacturing fixtures for complex high-density circuit boards.
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Public engineering firm profile
Optimum Design Associates
Milpitas, CA
Experts in Today's Electronic Engineering. Innovators of Tomorrow's Technologies.
- Services
- 36
- Offices
- 2
- Projects
- 2
- Leaders
- 3
- Founded
- 1991
- Size Estimate
- 50-100 employees
Overview
Optimum Design Associates is an electronic design and engineering services provider founded in 1991, specializing in printed circuit board design layout, signal and power integrity simulation, and custom hardware engineering. With over 30 years of experience and more than 10,000 completed design projects, it collaborates with clients ranging from startups to multi-billion dollar enterprises across the United States and Australia. The practice employs more than 50 engineers and designers, maintaining international quality certifications and trade compliance standards.
- Founded
- 1991
- Size Estimate
- 50-100 employees
Services
PCB Design Layout
Provides comprehensive printed circuit board design utilizing elite designers and power-user expertise in major electronic design automation software tools. The practice delivers high-quality board designs through a process-driven methodology that integrates stringent manufacturing guidelines and automated design-for-manufacturability analysis.
Signal Integrity (SI) Analysis
Offers pre-layout and post-layout modeling to ensure high-speed interfaces function correctly. Work focuses on serial channel performance and stackup analysis to navigate the strict tolerances of modern electronic systems.
Power Integrity (PI) Analysis
Analyzes board power distribution networks to optimize power delivery to every system load. Services verify that voltage drop and impedance targets are successfully met across power planes, power traces, and ground returns.
Electronic Design Services
Delivers hardware and system engineering to bring complex electronic product concepts into full-production readiness. The team collaborates with clients across every phase of development to design architectures, embedded systems, and firmware.
Virtual Librarian
Manages component libraries and creates highly accurate electronic design symbols, footprints, and parts. This dedicated library service ensures design consistency, reduces library errors, and matches specific client CAD ecosystems.
Rev-X Manufacturing Support
Facilitates seamless transition from design to manufacturing by cleaning bills of materials, mitigating component obsolescence, and analyzing production costs. The practice coordinates with suppliers to control costs and eliminate late deliveries.
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Projects
Bonding Failure Analysis on Composite Structures
2014 | Electronics
A technical investigation and resolution of bonding failure issues affecting composite structures within the manufacturing supply chain.
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Credentials and affiliations
Public clients
AmazonLockheed MartinNorthrop GrummanSiemensZooxGarrett MotionsSynopsys
Leadership
Nick Barbin
Co-Founder
Co-founded the practice in 1991 as a dedicated printed circuit board design services bureau based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Roger Hileman
Co-Founder
Co-founded the practice in 1991, helping establish and expand its initial design operations and technical methodologies.
Brendon Parise
Director, Optimum Design Associates Australia
Leads the Australian operations following the acquisition of EDA Technologies in 2001.
Publications
Embedded Microstrip Transmission Lines in RF PCB Design
article | 2019
View publicationMicrostrip Transmission Lines in RF PCB Design
article | 2019
View publicationTransmission Lines in RF PCB Design
article | 2018
View publicationTestimonials
Thanks so much for the support and working so many long days and weekends to help push this out. We at NGC have been very impressed with the team's execution and dedication on this challenging project.
We definitely value the collaboration with Optimum, you have some very talented people in the company, and look forward to sailing through these projects effortlessly in the future.
The "monster" board is doing well! The board was able to run software on Day 1 when we got it into the lab, and it's been a great bring up experience. Our great teamwork has turned out really well.
The board looks great. It actually looks like a simple layout - which says a lot. It most certainly isn't a simple design, but your efforts upfront to plan the design before diving in seem to have paid dividends.
Each of the PCB's that Optimum has designed carries the signature of their remarkable talent and passion for the job.