PCBA Case Studies
Real products.Practical control challenges.
These representative case studies show how HS connects control requirements, PCB design, component selection, firmware, assembly and functional testing for heating, climate and air-quality products.
Featured Work
Three product platforms, three different engineering priorities
The selection covers high-power heating control, an integrated central temperature controller and a multi-board smart air purifier.
Holographic Fireplace
Smart Holographic Fireplace Controller
Coordinating video processing, display output, media interfaces and product control on the Gen 2 PCBA.
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Hotel HVAC Control
Smart Central Temperature Controller
Combining temperature sensing, HVAC communication, display control and user settings in one wall-mounted platform.
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Bluetooth Air Quality Control
Smart Air Purifier Control System
Coordinating particulate sensing, fan control, display feedback, touch input and Bluetooth App operation.
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Case 01 · Holographic Fireplace
Holographic fireplace control built around the visual system
The Gen 2 controller must coordinate video processing, display output, media input and product-control interfaces without treating the holographic visual system as an isolated module.
HS work across the project
- Translate the holographic display functions into a clear signal and control architecture.
- Review the video, USB, HDMI, LVDS, power and product-control interfaces.
- Coordinate the video board with the fireplace controller and user commands.
- Prepare programming, interface and functional-test access for production.
Case 02 · Hotel HVAC Control
A central temperature controller that makes complex HVAC settings usable
The wall controller must read temperature conditions, exchange commands with the HVAC system and present operating modes clearly through the display and local controls.
HS work across the project
- Translate HVAC modes and user settings into a consistent control-state model.
- Coordinate temperature sensing, display, buttons and external system communication.
- Review the integrated PCBA around enclosure, display-window and connector constraints.
- Prepare programming and functional checks for prototype, NPI and production stages.
Case 03 · Bluetooth Air Quality Control
A smart air purifier that turns sensor data into clear product behavior
The controller must acquire particulate or air-quality signals, regulate the fan, update the display and keep local input and Bluetooth App commands synchronized.
HS work across the project
- Define how air-quality inputs affect fan speed, display status and product modes.
- Coordinate the main driver, sensor, display, touch controls and Bluetooth App as one system.
- Control cable interfaces, board identification and assembly documentation.
- Prepare functional checks for sensors, fan outputs, indicators and the user interface.
From Requirement to Production
The same controlled path, adapted to each product
The circuitry changes from project to project, but the handoff between engineering, prototype, validation and manufacturing remains explicit.
Define
Clarify product behavior, loads, sensors, interfaces, environmental conditions and failure responses.
Engineer
Develop or review the schematic, PCB layout, BOM, firmware boundary and test access.
Validate
Build prototypes, verify electrical and functional behavior, and close design or manufacturing issues.
Release
Freeze approved files, prepare fixtures and work instructions, then move through NPI to production.
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