Eda U.
PCB Layout Services Since 2004 | 20+ Layer, High-Speed FPGA/BGA | Altium, Allegro, PADS, Xpedition
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Electronic Design Associates (EDA) is a Southern California PCB design services firm, established in 2004, specializing in complex, high-density printed circuit board layout and engineering support.
With over 20 years in business and more than 1,500 completed engineering projects (new PCB designs plus engineering change orders), our team has deep experience across semiconductor development, aerospace, defense, professional video, communications and industrial electronics.
Our team of three senior PCB designers and one junior designer provides dedicated layout support for engineering departments, hardware development teams and companies that need additional PCB layout capacity.
PCB DESIGN CAPABILITIES
• High-density multilayer PCB design, including 20+ layer boards
• High-speed digital designs exceeding 28 Gbps
• Multi-FPGA and complex BGA layouts
• ASIC prototyping platforms with up to 21 interconnected FPGAs
• RF, analog and microwave PCB design
• Rigid, flex and rigid-flex PCB layouts
• Designs built to IPC Class 3 requirements
• Controlled impedance and high-density routing
• Schematic review and footprint verification
• Component footprint and CAD library development
• Engineering change orders (ECOs) and design revisions
• PCB design file conversion and CAD migration
• Design for manufacturing (DFM) evaluation
• Panelization planning to improve manufacturing efficiency
• Validation, characterization and evaluation boards for new product introduction (NPI)
SOFTWARE & TOOLS
• Siemens PADS and Xpedition
• Cadence Allegro and OrCAD
• Altium Designer
• CAM350 DFMStream
• Polar Instruments
• AutoCAD for PCB-related mechanical work
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
EDA has supported demanding hardware programs involving FPGA-based semiconductor prototyping and validation, aerospace and space-related equipment, professional video systems, high-speed communications and industrial electronics. Our project history includes complex multilayer designs, high-density FPGA platforms, RF and microwave applications, and boards built for demanding operating environments.
HOW WE WORK
We work directly with electrical engineering and hardware teams, from schematic and footprint review through PCB layout, design verification and manufacturing preparation. We take on individual PCB projects, engineering revisions, overflow layout work and long-term outsourced design relationships.
We also consider manufacturing cost early, including coordinating related PCB designs for efficient panelization and lower fabrication setup costs.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Whether you need a complex multilayer PCB, a high-density FPGA design, or extra layout capacity for your engineering team, send us your requirements and we'll provide a project quotation.
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With over 20 years in business and more than 1,500 completed engineering projects (new PCB designs plus engineering change orders), our team has deep experience across semiconductor development, aerospace, defense, professional video, communications and industrial electronics.
Our team of three senior PCB designers and one junior designer provides dedicated layout support for engineering departments, hardware development teams and companies that need additional PCB layout capacity.
PCB DESIGN CAPABILITIES
• High-density multilayer PCB design, including 20+ layer boards
• High-speed digital designs exceeding 28 Gbps
• Multi-FPGA and complex BGA layouts
• ASIC prototyping platforms with up to 21 interconnected FPGAs
• RF, analog and microwave PCB design
• Rigid, flex and rigid-flex PCB layouts
• Designs built to IPC Class 3 requirements
• Controlled impedance and high-density routing
• Schematic review and footprint verification
• Component footprint and CAD library development
• Engineering change orders (ECOs) and design revisions
• PCB design file conversion and CAD migration
• Design for manufacturing (DFM) evaluation
• Panelization planning to improve manufacturing efficiency
• Validation, characterization and evaluation boards for new product introduction (NPI)
SOFTWARE & TOOLS
• Siemens PADS and Xpedition
• Cadence Allegro and OrCAD
• Altium Designer
• CAM350 DFMStream
• Polar Instruments
• AutoCAD for PCB-related mechanical work
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
EDA has supported demanding hardware programs involving FPGA-based semiconductor prototyping and validation, aerospace and space-related equipment, professional video systems, high-speed communications and industrial electronics. Our project history includes complex multilayer designs, high-density FPGA platforms, RF and microwave applications, and boards built for demanding operating environments.
HOW WE WORK
We work directly with electrical engineering and hardware teams, from schematic and footprint review through PCB layout, design verification and manufacturing preparation. We take on individual PCB projects, engineering revisions, overflow layout work and long-term outsourced design relationships.
We also consider manufacturing cost early, including coordinating related PCB designs for efficient panelization and lower fabrication setup costs.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Whether you need a complex multilayer PCB, a high-density FPGA design, or extra layout capacity for your engineering team, send us your requirements and we'll provide a project quotation.
Experience
- Chief Executive Officer Electronic Design Associates Inc. · Full-time Jan 2026 – Present 9 mos Costa Mesa, CA, USA Owner and CEO of Electronic Design Associates (EDA), a PCB design services company established in 2004. Returned to lead the company in 2026, overseeing operations, customer relationships and growth. Lead a team of three senior PCB designers and one junior designer supporting engineering departments with complex PCB layout and design services. Our expertise covers high-density 20+ layer boards, multi-FPGA and complex BGA designs, IPC Class 3 requirements, schematic review and footprint verification, component library development, CAD conversion and cost-efficient panelization, using Altium, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, PADS and Xpedition. EDA’s project history includes semiconductor prototyping and validation platforms, aerospace and space-related electronics, professional video and communications systems.
- Junior PCB Designer CADware Inc. · Part-time Jan 1996 – Jan 2026 30 yrs Newport Beach, CA, USA Started at CADware, a Southern California provider of PADS PCB design software and training. Supported development of PADS PCB design training manuals and materials, then moved from administrative support into a Junior PCB Designer role, gaining hands-on experience in component placement, routing, PCB layout and documentation.
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Co-Founder & PCB Designer
Electronic Design Associates · Full-time
Jun 2004 –
Jun 2006
2 yrs
Newport Beach, CA, USA
Co-founded Electronic Design Associates (EDA) in 2004, building a PCB design services company for electronics manufacturers, engineering departments and hardware development teams.
Designed multilayer PCBs for commercial, industrial, aerospace and specialized electronics applications using PADS and OrCAD. Collaborated with electrical engineers to turn schematics into manufacturable layouts, handling component placement, routing, footprint development, design verification and manufacturing preparation.
Notable projects include PCB hardware for NASA's Airborne Visible/Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (AVIRIS) program, electronics for aircraft pilot parachute and harness-release systems for water emergencies, and PCB designs for missile guidance systems and other aerospace and defense applications. -
Printed Circuit Board Designer
Design Solutions Inc. · Full-time
Jan 2002 –
Jan 2004
2 yrs
Newport Beach, CA, USA
Advanced from Junior to Senior PCB Designer, supporting hardware development for commercial, industrial and specialized engineering applications.
Designed PCB layouts in PADS and OrCAD, performing component placement, signal routing, footprint verification and design documentation. Balanced electrical requirements, board density and manufacturing constraints, and supported design reviews, engineering revisions and fabrication deliverables.
Education
- University of California - Irvine Bachelor of Arts, English, Research 2005 – 2008 Activities and Societies: Minors in Educational Studies and Global Culture; TEFL certification
Other experience
- Product Development & Manufacturing Management Co-Founder and COO of NVS Promo Designs (2012 to present). Led custom product development, overseas manufacturing, sourcing and logistics, including production and delivery of 50,000 custom units within a 50 day project window for a NASA Artemis program merchandise collection. Built automated business systems integrating CRM, ERP, databases and accounting platforms.
- Semiconductor Industry Experience International Sales, European Markets at Princeton Technology, Inc. (2008 to 2010). Managed DRAM memory product sales to European customers, working directly with clients on product requirements, pricing and purchasing. Combined an electronics and PCB design background with international business development and customer relationship management.
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