PCB printed circuit board Printed circuit board, referring to an empty circuit boardPCBA printed circuit board assembly Printed circuit board assembly, referring to a circuit board assembly with completed component solderingAnnular ring: Solder ring.Array: Panel or display.Acid trip: Etching dead corner.Assembly: Installation.Bare Board: Bare board,Bad Size: Workbench, effective size of the workbench.Blind Buried via: Blind … Read more
Today, while preparing to prototype a PCB, I suddenly wanted to see what the GCode files we usually use look like, so I downloaded a Gerber file viewer.Typically, a Gerber compressed package contains the following files, which can be referenced for the variations.The contents of the corresponding folder are as follows:The Gerber files exported from … Read more
1. Check User Files The files brought by the user must first undergo routine checks: 1. Check if the disk files are intact; 2. Check if the file is infected with a virus; if there is a virus, it must be removed first; 3. If it is a Gerber file, check if there is a … Read more
Previously, I wrote an article on my blog titled “Why Convert PCB Files to GERBER Files and Drill Data for PCB Manufacturers”. That article simply explained why this is necessary. In this article, I will discuss how to convert PCB design files into the corresponding Gerber files and some common pitfalls to avoid. Many engineers … Read more