Can Solderable review both schematic and layout files?

Yes. A review can cover schematic, PCB layout, BOM, fabrication outputs, assembly notes, and the connection between those files.

Do you only review KiCad files?

No. KiCad files are welcome, but we can also review exported schematics, Gerbers, PDFs, BOMs, layout screenshots, and other CAD outputs when the source files are not available.

Can a review happen after boards are already built?

Yes. Post-build review can help diagnose bring-up problems, identify likely schematic or layout causes, and prioritize fixes for the next design spin.

Service

PCB and Schematic Review Service

A focused review service for teams that already have a schematic or layout and want to catch expensive mistakes before ordering boards.

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Last updated 2026-05-27

Review areas: Schematic, layout, DFM, BOM, SI/PI
Best fit: Before first build or design spin
Output: Issue list and recommended fixes

What we check

We review the design from the perspective of electrical correctness, manufacturability, sourcing, and bring-up.

Power rails, reset paths, programming interfaces, and boot modes
Connector orientation, pinout assumptions, and mechanical fit
Decoupling, return paths, stackup, and high-speed routing choices
DFM issues such as clearances, panelization, and assembly risks
BOM availability, lifecycle risk, and obvious cost-down opportunities

When to use it

Use a review before ordering boards, before a second spin, before sending files to a contract manufacturer, or when a prototype behaves inconsistently and the team needs a second set of electrical eyes.

Before a first prototype order
Before a production or pilot-build release
After a failed bring-up or repeated board spin
Before handing files to a CM, assembler, or sourcing partner

Review output

The output is a practical issue list, not a vague opinion. We separate build-blocking problems from recommendations, include the design context behind each issue, and call out fixes that should happen before fabrication versus changes that can wait for a future revision.

Electrical issues and risk level
Layout and return-path concerns
Manufacturing and assembly risks
BOM availability or substitution notes
Recommended fixes and release blockers

Design areas that get missed

Many PCB reviews only check DRC and obvious schematic errors. Solderable also looks for the assumptions that tend to break first builds: reset and boot behavior, programming access, connector polarity, test access, regulator stability, thermal paths, part substitutions, and whether the manufacturer has enough information to assemble the board correctly.

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