Embedded System & Hardware Feasibility Planning
De-risk your custom electronics, connected device, or sensor system idea before committing to schematic design, PCB layout, or prototype manufacture.
Hardware projects can become expensive quickly when the wrong components are chosen, power requirements are underestimated, or compliance issues are only considered after a prototype has already been built.
The Embedded System & Hardware Feasibility Planning package helps turn an early hardware idea into a practical technical direction, giving you a clearer view of what needs to be designed, what the likely risks are, and what the first prototype should prove.
This package is suitable for businesses considering a custom electronic device, embedded controller, sensor system, connected product, custom input console, display unit, small automation device, or hardware/software prototype.
What this package helps with
Protoworks will work with you to understand the purpose of the device, the environment it will operate in, the required inputs and outputs, and any software or connectivity requirements.
The aim is not to complete the full electronic design at this stage. Instead, the goal is to identify a sensible architecture, likely components, power requirements, prototype approach, and areas that need further testing or specialist review.
What is included
Concept Workshop
A requirements workshop to understand the device concept, operating environment, users, and constraints.
Interface & Comms Review
Review of the required inputs, outputs, interfaces, sensors, displays, controls, or communications.
Embedded Platform Direction
Suggested platform direction, such as STM32, ESP32, RP2040, Arduino-compatible hardware, or Raspberry Pi.
High-Level Block Diagram
High-level electrical block diagram showing the main functional areas of the device.
Power Budget Analysis
Preliminary power budget covering voltage rails, current requirements, regulation, and battery considerations.
Component & Module Review
Initial component and module review, including market availability checks at the time of the report.
Risk Assessment
Identification of key technical risks, unknowns, and prototype validation steps.
Compliance Considerations
Early guidance on areas that may require EMC, safety, radio, CE, UKCA, or FCC specialist advice.
What you receive
You will receive a Hardware Feasibility Report covering:
- •Project goals and assumptions
- •Required device functions
- •Proposed system block diagram
- •Suggested embedded platform or controller options
- •Main interfaces and communication methods
- •Preliminary component/module shortlist
- •Indicative power budget
- •Likely prototype approach
- •Key technical risks and open questions
- •Early compliance and testing considerations
- •Estimated next steps for prototype design and build
The document is yours to keep and can be used internally, shared with stakeholders, or used as the basis for a future prototype phase.
Typical scope
This fixed-price package is intended for one device concept or prototype idea with a limited number of inputs, outputs, sensors, interfaces, and operating modes.
It does not include full schematic capture, PCB layout, firmware development, enclosure design, formal certification, laboratory testing, or production-ready manufacturing documentation.
Larger systems, safety-critical devices, mains-powered products, medical devices, high-power electronics, radio products, or designs requiring formal certification may require a more detailed assessment or input from specialist test and compliance providers.
Pricing & Investment
No VAT is currently charged.
Prototype Phase Credit: If you choose Protoworks to deliver the prototype design and build phase, the feasibility planning fee can be credited against the agreed prototype design and build project.
This credit applies to prototype projects agreed within 90 days of the feasibility report being delivered.
Embedded System & Hardware Feasibility Planning
De-risk your custom electronics, connected device, or sensor system idea before committing to schematic design, PCB layout, or prototype manufacture.
Hardware projects can become expensive quickly when the wrong components are chosen, power requirements are underestimated, or compliance issues are only considered after a prototype has already been built.
The Embedded System & Hardware Feasibility Planning package helps turn an early hardware idea into a practical technical direction, giving you a clearer view of what needs to be designed, what the likely risks are, and what the first prototype should prove.
This package is suitable for businesses considering a custom electronic device, embedded controller, sensor system, connected product, custom input console, display unit, small automation device, or hardware/software prototype.
What this package helps with
Protoworks will work with you to understand the purpose of the device, the environment it will operate in, the required inputs and outputs, and any software or connectivity requirements.
The aim is not to complete the full electronic design at this stage. Instead, the goal is to identify a sensible architecture, likely components, power requirements, prototype approach, and areas that need further testing or specialist review.
What is included
Concept Workshop
A requirements workshop to understand the device concept, operating environment, users, and constraints.
Interface & Comms Review
Review of the required inputs, outputs, interfaces, sensors, displays, controls, or communications.
Embedded Platform Direction
Suggested platform direction, such as STM32, ESP32, RP2040, Arduino-compatible hardware, or Raspberry Pi.
High-Level Block Diagram
High-level electrical block diagram showing the main functional areas of the device.
Power Budget Analysis
Preliminary power budget covering voltage rails, current requirements, regulation, and battery considerations.
Component & Module Review
Initial component and module review, including market availability checks at the time of the report.
Risk Assessment
Identification of key technical risks, unknowns, and prototype validation steps.
Compliance Considerations
Early guidance on areas that may require EMC, safety, radio, CE, UKCA, or FCC specialist advice.
What you receive
You will receive a Hardware Feasibility Report covering:
- •Project goals and assumptions
- •Required device functions
- •Proposed system block diagram
- •Suggested embedded platform or controller options
- •Main interfaces and communication methods
- •Preliminary component/module shortlist
- •Indicative power budget
- •Likely prototype approach
- •Key technical risks and open questions
- •Early compliance and testing considerations
- •Estimated next steps for prototype design and build
The document is yours to keep and can be used internally, shared with stakeholders, or used as the basis for a future prototype phase.
Typical scope
This fixed-price package is intended for one device concept or prototype idea with a limited number of inputs, outputs, sensors, interfaces, and operating modes.
It does not include full schematic capture, PCB layout, firmware development, enclosure design, formal certification, laboratory testing, or production-ready manufacturing documentation.
Larger systems, safety-critical devices, mains-powered products, medical devices, high-power electronics, radio products, or designs requiring formal certification may require a more detailed assessment or input from specialist test and compliance providers.
Pricing & Investment
No VAT is currently charged.
Prototype Phase Credit: If you choose Protoworks to deliver the prototype design and build phase, the feasibility planning fee can be credited against the agreed prototype design and build project.
This credit applies to prototype projects agreed within 90 days of the feasibility report being delivered.