Project Creation

This is just creating the actual Altium project for everyone to work on. Usually done by the project lead.

Top Level Planning & Design

Top level plan and design may consist of a few things. At a minimum, it may be setting up hierarchical sheets to allow for multiple team members to be able to work on sections of the design. For larger projects though this may entail larger decisions and planning.

Optional Top Level Review

This is an early stage design review. To be completed if needed on larger projects.

Detailed Design

This is the core of schematic work. Designing the circuitry, determining components, and making connections as required for the design. At this stage components may be barebones schematic symbols. Design work will be completed by the project team members.

Schematic Review

Once design is complete, a review is necessary. All members of the EE team will be invited to participate and provide feedback on all aspects of the design.

Component Build-out

Once the design is approved via a design review, components can be fully built out. Read more in Component Creation.

Component Reviews

Once a component is complete, EE heads must review the components to ensure they are ready for production. Read more in Component Creation.

Iterate on Feedback

After a review, there is always feedback to be implemented in the design. This stage is the time to iterate on suggestions, and ultimately deliver a final design. All project team members participate in addressing feedback.

Import to Layout

Once done, the schematic can be ported to layout! See https://nerdocs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/NER/pages/156205064/PCB+Layout#Importing-Changes for more.