Electronics Design Facility

The Boston University Electronics Design Facility designs and builds advanced electronics in support of research science and education. The EDF’s professional design team provides expert assistance with electronics design, freeing researchers to focus on scientific innovation.

For expert machining, welding and fabrication of experimental hardware, contact the Scientific Instrument Facility.

Service during Pandemic — the EDF is open for business, though not necessarily every day. If you need something specific, please email edf-help@ohm.bu.edu or reach out to staff directly using contact information on this site if you need assistance.

Project Documentation — See the Wiki.

Students! — The EDF is often seeking student assistants. EE majors preferred. Some electronics and programming experience required. We will train you to use CAD software to lay out printed circuit boards, solder prototypes and write embedded software and firmware in HDL. Email jobs@ohm.bu.edu if you are interested.