There are many factors that engineers need to consider. This article organizes some detailed issues that need attention in PCB layout. Let’s see if you are aware of all of them! 01Layout of Special Components Heat-generating components should be placed in positions favorable for heat dissipation, such as the edges of the PCB, and away … Read more
Author Author Barry Olney is the Executive Director of In-Circuit Design Pty Ltd (iCD) in Australia. The company specializes in PCB design services and focuses on circuit board-level simulation technology. The iCD Design Integrity software developed by the company integrates iCD Stackup, PDN, and CPW Planner. This software can be downloaded from www.icd.com.au. The layout … Read more
In the PCB design community, there is an “invisible hero” that is often overlooked by beginners — it may seem like an inconspicuous little dot, but it can transform a product from “frequent rework” to “one-time success,” and from “cost overruns” to “efficient mass production.” This is the Mark point. Today, let’s discuss in simple … Read more
In the PCB design community, there is an “invisible hero” that is often overlooked by beginners — it may seem like an inconspicuous little dot, but it can transform a product from “frequent rework” to “one-time success,” and from “cost overruns” to “efficient mass production.” This is the Mark point. Today, let’s discuss in simple … Read more
1. Manual Routing Whenever Possible Generally speaking, most PCB design software includes an auto-routing feature, but in reality, no auto-router can completely replace the skills, experience, and flexibility of a PCB Layout Engineer. (Kudos to manual PCB Layout Engineers) In some cases, you can use auto-routing: After placing all components, you can use auto-routing to … Read more
When starting a new design, we often spend most of our time on circuit design and component selection, and during the PCB layout and routing phase, we may overlook important considerations due to lack of experience.If sufficient time and effort are not allocated to the PCB layout and routing phase, it may lead to issues … Read more
PCB design is both a science and an art. There are many technical specifications related to trace width, layer stacking, schematics, etc. However, when it comes to the artistic aspects of component placement in PCB design, the issue becomes interesting. In fact, there are very few restrictions on component placement, and there are no “absolutely … Read more
PCB design is both a science and an art. There are numerous technical specifications related to trace width, layer stacking, schematics, and more. However, when it comes to the artistic aspect of component placement in PCB design, things become interesting.In fact, there are very few restrictions on component placement, and there are no “absolutely correct” … Read more
1. SMT: The “Main Force” of Modern Electronic Manufacturing (1) Technical Principles SMT (Surface Mount Technology) is a technique that directly mounts electronic components onto the surface of printed circuit boards (PCBs). The core of this technology lies in the precise placement of components onto the PCB pads using automated equipment, followed by a reflow … Read more
PCB Modular Layout Approach In the face of increasingly integrated hardware platforms and complex electronic products, PCB layout should adopt a modular mindset, requiring modular and structured design methods in both hardware schematic design and PCB routing.As a hardware engineer, under the premise of understanding the overall system architecture, one should consciously integrate modular design … Read more