Troubleshooting

Unless every aspect of the design is perfect, which is seldom the case, “Troubleshooting” will be a normal part of the overall development process. “Troubleshooting” can occur very early in the process during the “Laboratory Measurements & Testing Phase“, and it can even occur late in the process during production. “Troubleshooting” can range from determining why a particular function in the circuit design isn’t working as expected, to how to reduce EMI, to why a circuit board isn’t even powering up. Whatever the problem might be, “Troubleshooting” is a skill in itself and can be time consuming and very frustrating. If the entire design team is unable to determine the root cause behind an issue or how to fix an issue, it’s sometimes beneficial to bring in a fresh set of eyes to assist.