Discover the benefits of pre-compliance electronic design

Pre-compliance electronic design is a proactive approach that aims to ensure compliance with industry regulations at an early stage in the development of an electronic product, without the risk of costly changes after final certification testing. Identifying and correcting any criticalities already during the preliminary steps offers numerous advantages that go far beyond mere adherence to legal requirements, improving the quality, reliability and competitiveness of the device, which will then reach the market faster.

Improved quality and safety of developed products

Electronic devices designed with industry standards in mind are generally more robust, reliable and less prone to failure. Pre-compliance design therefore improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the development path, leading to higher quality of the final product. Issues are addressed and solved as they arise, avoiding the concentration of them all at the end of the process, while new design solutions are integrated in a controlled and compliant environment, reducing innovation risks.
Pre-compliance design normally includes preliminary electrical safety checks, ensuring that the product meets the required standards and reducing potential hazards for the end-users.
Regulatory compliance is certainly a competitive advantage, proving the company’s commitment to quality, innovation and safety and opening access to new markets and customer segments.

Lower certification costs and problems

Formal certification tests are often led by external accredited bodies and the costs of these tests can be significant. In addition to extending the expected time for product launch, failing the tests and having to repeat them can lead to additional expenses associated with lost market opportunities, the need to keep production lines inactive or the management of marketing campaigns that have already been launched.
When devices are ready for inspection and formal testing, instead, the process becomes smoother, more predictable and straightforward. Furthermore, pre-compliance design test documentation can sometimes be used as proof that the product has already undergone preliminary evaluations, making the certification process even easier.