The Circuit Design ECOsystem relieves pain points and breaks down traditional barriers in the PCB prototype design, manufacturing, and assembly process by providing a collaborative, open environment in which any PCB designer, vendor or supplier can easily participate.

Four discrete segments of PCB prototyping comprise the Circuit Design ECOsystem:

• Knowledge: PCB designer expertise
• Tools: Design packages and software
• Parts and Libraries: Sourcing and tracking of PCB components
• Manufacturing: PCB manufacturing capability and expertise

These four segments enable prototype and Quickturn PCB designers to find the knowledge, vendors, tools, and libraries necessary to undertake design projects through production with Sunstone’s manufacturing capabilities plus partner fabrication and assembly services.

Through the Circuit Design ECOsystem, designers can make use of low- or no-cost design tools, thereby freeing R&D capital equipment budget dollars for other purposes. Quality working prototypes in fewer turns and shorter time are made possible through this open environment.

Sunstone strives to be at the forefront of innovation and creativity PCB industry in order to remain the easiest PCB solutions provider to do business with,” said Terry Heilman, CEO of Sunstone Circuits. “We’ve spent the last year bringing the Circuit Design ECOsystem to life. This industry-leading resource is one more step in our commitment to support designers from the time their project is conceived up until it is completed, from quote to delivery.”