PCB Design

  1. Design for Manufacturing
    1. PCB Fabrication Process Understanding
      1. Fabrication Process Flow
        1. Manufacturing Tolerances
          1. Process Limitations
          2. DFM Guidelines
            1. Minimum Feature Sizes
              1. Trace Width and Spacing
                1. Via Sizes
                  1. Annular Ring Requirements
                  2. Copper-to-Edge Clearances
                    1. Solder Mask Considerations
                      1. Solder Mask Expansion
                        1. Solder Mask Bridges
                        2. Silkscreen Guidelines
                          1. Text Size and Clarity
                            1. Component Outline Accuracy
                          2. Panelization Design
                            1. Panel Size Optimization
                              1. V-Scoring Implementation
                                1. Tab Routing Design
                                  1. Fiducial Placement
                                    1. Tooling Hole Placement
                                    2. Manufacturing Documentation
                                      1. Fabrication Drawings
                                        1. Drill Charts
                                          1. Stack-up Documentation
                                            1. Special Instructions

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                                          13. Design for Assembly