What are the steps in PCB design?
| The input to the PCB design process is typically an electronic schematic and a list of parts that are to be used or the BOM. Modern PCB design is done on software or EDA tools that can be downloaded for free or bought from vendors. The output of the PCB design process is a set of files called Gerbers. These files are used by a fabricator to make the PCBs. |
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| 2007-11-28 | Altium adds 3D PCB visualisation engine to Altium Designer Altium adds 3D PCB visualisation engine to Altium Designer |
| 2007-11-26 | Quick-fit terminals feature "anti-rock" design Keystone has developed a quick-fit female PCB terminal that features an"anti-rock" design to ensure increased PCB mounting strength, and to help keep terminals perpendicular to the PCB and to maintain position during and after wave soldering. |
| 2007-11-16 | Use time-domain methods to measure crosstalk This article discusses the elements of crosstalk, and demonstrates how you can measure crosstalk on a single-layer PCB using an oscilloscope or a signal analyser. |
| 2007-11-12 | Bluetooth headset delivers noise,echo suppression Broadcom has unveiled its BCM92044 reference design that provides headset OEMs with a greatly reduced 2-layer PCB, vs alternative solutions that require PCBs with four or six layers. |
| 2007-09-27 | Freescale unveils new high-power RFICs for WiMAX Freescale has unveiled three new high-power RFICs for WiMAX basestations that will allow base station amp designers to keep their PCB slots to tighter tolerances, thus reducing manufacturing variation. |
| 2007-09-26 | Mentor I/O design tool targets PADS user community Mentor has unveiled the PADS I/O Designer product that claims to decrease design cycle time, improve performance and lower product costs for designers implementing complex FPGAs on their PCBs. |
| 2007-09-17 | Synopsys, SiSoft develop signal integrity analysis solution Synopsys and SiSoft have integrated SiSoft's Quantum-SI tool and Synopsys' HSPICE simulation solution to deliver robust timing and signal integrity analysis for package and PCB design. |
| 2007-09-06 | Updated software tool extracts broadband modal Simberian has updated its Simbeor software tool for PCB and package designers to help them extract broadband full-wave S-parameter models without any additional steps. |
| 2007-08-17 | Xilinx expands functionality of PinAhead tech Xilinx has announced the immediate availability of version 9.2 of its PlanAhead hierarchical design and analysis design tool. |
| 2007-07-12 | Multichannel ADCs aim high-density apps TI has introduced a family of ADCs that offers choices in channel density, resolution and SNR vs. SFDR trade-off for high-speed, high-density apps. |
| 2007-07-11 | IR reference design saves 50% board space International Rectifier's Class D audio power amplifier reference design illustrates how designers can reduce PCB board space by 50% for the entire mid-voltage range of mid- and high-power amplifiers. |
| 2007-07-09 | MOSFET drivers offer latch-up immunity for switching apps Microchip Technology has unveiled its latest single-output MOSFET drivers that are rated for a peak output current of 0.5A, over a wide operating voltage range of 4.5-18V. |
| 2007-07-02 | Connectors incorporate HDMI tech over eSATA Tyco Electronics has released two next-generation connectors with HDMI technology over eSATA that combine two industry standards in a compact, PCB space saving package. |
| 2007-06-16 | Design practices for high-quality portable audio This technical paper guides engineers in good practices for system design and PCB layout relevant to portable systems that include audio playback and/or recording. |
| 2007-06-11 | Via unveils motherboard for super portable devices As a part of its movement towards ultramobility, Via has rolled out 63-by-45mm motherboard of its super-small PCB and NanoBook mini laptop, based on a low-power 1.2GHz VIA C7-M processor. |
| 2007-05-25 | Partnership simplifies FPGA, PCB design collaboration Partnership simplifies FPGA, PCB design collaboration |
| 2007-05-22 | MEMS microphone features high heat resistance Matsushita has developed a slim MEMS microphone featuring a high heat resistance of 260°C, which is required by Pb-free automatic reflow solder for PCB surface mounting. |
| 2007-05-14 | RTC with FRAM simplifies PCB layout RTC with FRAM simplifies PCB layout |
| 2007-05-11 | Connectors offer contact number scalability ERNI Electronics has introduced a portfolio of MicroSpeed connectors that enable multiple-connector mating capability. |
| 2007-05-08 | Memory chip reduces PCB space, cost Memory chip reduces PCB space, cost |
| 2007-05-02 | 3D X-ray inspection systems increase throughput Agilent's Medalist x6000 3D X-ray inspection system claims to higher throughput, cutting capital expenditure and enabling complete 3D inspection for high defect detection. |
| 2007-04-27 | C8051FXXX PCB design notes C8051FXXX PCB design notes |
| 2007-04-27 | Supporting two SD devices with a single SD bus host controller To fulfil the increasing demand of additional SD device by host manufacturers, the designers are using an embedded SD-based device such as a SanDisc iNAND Module to the hosts containing SD slots. The module is a BGA-packaged embedded product with an SD interface. It can be soldered directly to the PCB. Designers also have an option of adding an SD slot to a host with embedded iNAND. This application note explains the designers various options to incorporate an iNAND Module when the host controller does not support two SD interfaces. |
| 2007-04-27 | Four- and six-layer, high-speed PCB design for the Spartan-3E FT256 BGA package Four- and six-layer, high-speed PCB design for the Spartan-3E FT256 BGA package |
| 2007-04-16 | Samsung mobile solution enables smaller PCB area coverage Samsung mobile solution enables smaller PCB area coverage |
| 2007-04-13 | Power relays eliminate need for large PCB traces Power relays eliminate need for large PCB traces |
| 2007-03-27 | EMI filters reduce PCB size EMI filters reduce PCB size |
| 2007-03-16 | Address SI issues in high-speed board design This article discusses some of the SI challenges and the factors associated with high-speed interface designs that are enabled with key features of a RapidIO switch. |
| 2007-03-13 | Thin-film chip inductors save PCB space Thin-film chip inductors save PCB space |
| 2007-02-02 | Solder paste inspection system saves half time Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced a solder paste inspection system that enables manufacturers of PCB assemblies to slash inspection time in half, without compromising capability. |
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