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July 14, 2026
14 min read
10 Common Reasons Why Hardware Projects Fail
In software, a bug can be fixed in a couple of hours with a patch. In hardware, a mistake can lead to a PCB redesign, creating a new enclosure, and months of delays. We’ve compiled the top 10 mistakes made by electronics developers that turn a promising project into a disaster.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev
April 15, 2026
17 min read
Bare Metal or RTOS – which is better for your device? Advantages, disadvantages, and typical architectures
The article explains the difference between bare metal and RTOS firmware, their typical architectures, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev
March 16, 2026
17 min read
On Some Aspects of Low-Noise Electronics Design
The team shares their experience in designing low-noise devices and testing the internal noise of some components.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev
October 31, 2025
Pre-project Preparation: What It Is and Why It Matters
Learn what steps must be taken before our team starts developing your product and why pre-project preparation is crucial for delivering success.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev
March 14, 2025
Avalanche Photodiodes in Distributed Temperature Sensing Systems
In this post, we compare avalanche photodiodes used in distributed temperature sensing (DTS) systems employed for temperature monitoring in various industries.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev
April 22, 2024
25 min read
Best Countries for Contract Electronics Manufacturing, Part 2: Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and India
We have compiled a list of the most popular countries for outsourcing electronics production to study their pros and cons. This part is dedicated to Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and India.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev
April 18, 2024
20 min read
Best Countries for Contract Electronics Manufacturing, Part 1: China, Taiwan, the USA, and Mexico
We have compiled a list of the most popular countries for outsourcing electronics production to study their pros and cons. This part is dedicated to China, Taiwan, the United States, and Mexico.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev
March 25, 2024
5 min read
Manufacturing Electronics at Home vs. Outsourcing to Other Countries. Infographic
How can you prepare for mass production of your electronic device or system? What steps should you take? What are the pros and cons of domestic and offshore manufacturing? Read these infographics to find the answers.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev
March 06, 2024
15 min read
Manufacturing Electronics at Home vs Outsourcing It to Other Countries: All You Need to Know
What are the pros and cons of manufacturing electronics abroad? How to make sure your product is ready for mass production and what steps should you take? Find answers in this post.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev
March 04, 2024
15 min read
Ins & Outs of Estimating Software Projects
What does a software project estimate consist of? What does it depend on? What methods can be used for estimation? Our article will answer all these questions.
By Andrey Solovev & Nina Bibikova
January 18, 2024
15 min read
Starting a Healthcare Electronics Development Project: Key Points You Need to Know
Where to start and what to consider when developing electronics and software for healthcare? Our thorough guide answers all the questions related to medical electronic device product development.
By Andrey Solovev & Nina Bibikova
November 15, 2023
15 min read
Embedded System Design: Challenges of Hardware and Software Development
Creating an embedded system means designing both hardware and software. This process consists of many steps, and at each phase, developers face various challenges. Learn how the team of Integra Sources deals with them in this article.
By Andrey Solovev & Timur Yuldashev