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Printed Circuit Boards: Top 5 Design Tips

Designing PCBs is a very tedious an exact practice that closely follows established processes. Cutting corners inevitably leads to failing PCB boards. Keep reading for some tips and tricks that will help in designing quality printed circuit boards.

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1. Use Reputable PCB Design Software:
Though any CAD program can be used to lay out a PCB, it makes much more sense to use one of the several software programs which have been developed for this purpose. You should be able to find a handful of these programs that won't cost you a thing. Packages such as PCB Artist include a variety of features to make PCB design quicker and easier, such as extensive libraries of components which can be added manually or automatically, plus diagnostics that can point out any areas in which a PCB needs work. The best software programs will allow substantial customization and still be simple to use, even by people who don't know all the ins and outs of printed circuit board fabrication.

2. Double and Triple Check:
Sometimes the problem occurs when the PCB manufacturer detects an error in the design after they have already started fabricating the printed circuit board. This is called a CAM hold This can delay an order by days or even longer. This can be avoided simply by using the many tools used to identify these problems, such as the PCB design software and other tools offered by the manufacturer. For instance, Advanced Circuits is a manufacturer that offers a tool named FreeDFM which will identify any board errors before the design is sent to be fabricated.

3. Be Sure Your Spacing Is Sufficient:
When the design is complete, print out a copy of the PCB layout and place the components on top of the paper. Be certain that no component will touch another, and each component is spaced 0.007" apart at the very minimum. This should help you avoid any shorts.

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4. Keep Angles of Narrow Traces Obtuse:
If the design calls for traces that are less than 0.012" in width, you will need to use a couple forty-five degree angles and not a single ninety degree angle to aid in etching the board.

5. Pay Attention to Where Components Are Placed:
It will usually cause a short if a metal component is set on a trace. Place each metal component on a printout of the PCB design to ensure that a trace is not obstructing any such component.

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