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62 I-CONNECT007 MAGAZINE I AUGUST 2026 D eveloping multiple-processor system-level products involves a broad range of engi- neering disciplines (commonly referred to as co-design), often led by a designated program manager who divides the development program into technical disciplines. The primary member of this team is the electrical engineer (EE), who prepares the overall schematic diagram of the product. This effort includes simula- tion and modeling, developing a BOM, and defining all active components and any specialized passive elements (often stipulating preferred or prequali- fied sources). When developing a product for use in a specific environment, such as harsh operating conditions, avionics, or automotive, for example, an engineer specializing in product certification, electrical test, and physical stress testing may be assigned to confirm that the end product will meet all desig- nated standards or special requirements defined by the end user. The mechanical design engineer assigned to the program will then furnish the PCB D ES I G N E R 'S N OT E B O O K BY V E R N S O L B E RG, C O N S U LTA N T Implementing Strategic Planning Principles Planning Principles for PCB Design