Difference between revisions of "PCB DesignWorkshop"
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The two day workshop would cover the following topics: | The two day workshop would cover the following topics: | ||
| − | =Need for PCB.= | + | ===Need for PCB.===<br\> |
| − | =Introduction to KICAD.= | + | ===Introduction to KICAD.===<br\> |
| − | =A simple example: Schematic entry to PCB layout.= | + | ===A simple example: Schematic entry to PCB layout.===<br\> |
| − | + | ===Schematic Entry in detail:===<br\> | |
**Creating custom components. | **Creating custom components. | ||
**Importing standard libraries. | **Importing standard libraries. | ||
**Tools for creating components. | **Tools for creating components. | ||
| − | + | ===Generating Net list from schematic:===<br\> | |
**Annotation schemes. | **Annotation schemes. | ||
**Matching schematic symbols to footprints. | **Matching schematic symbols to footprints. | ||
| − | + | ===Footprints:===<br\> | |
**Component packages. | **Component packages. | ||
**Measurement units & standards. | **Measurement units & standards. | ||
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**Creating custom footprints. | **Creating custom footprints. | ||
**Tools for footprint generation. | **Tools for footprint generation. | ||
| − | + | ===Board layout:===<br\> | |
**Importing Net list. | **Importing Net list. | ||
**Footprint layout & form factor. | **Footprint layout & form factor. | ||
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**Outline routing tools. | **Outline routing tools. | ||
**Generating custom routes. | **Generating custom routes. | ||
| − | + | ===Gerber file generation:===<br\> | |
**Finalizing the design. | **Finalizing the design. | ||
**Gerber file format for different layers. | **Gerber file format for different layers. | ||
**Appending multiple boards. | **Appending multiple boards. | ||
| − | + | ===PCB Fabrication:===<br\> | |
**Quick Presentation on PCB fabrication | **Quick Presentation on PCB fabrication | ||
**Checking FAB requirements. | **Checking FAB requirements. | ||
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Revision as of 13:27, 6 December 2013
Workshop on PCB Design and Fabrication
The two day workshop would cover the following topics:
===Need for PCB.===<br\>
===Introduction to KICAD.===<br\>
===A simple example: Schematic entry to PCB layout.===<br\>
===Schematic Entry in detail:===<br\>
- Creating custom components.
- Importing standard libraries.
- Tools for creating components.
===Generating Net list from schematic:===<br\>
- Annotation schemes.
- Matching schematic symbols to footprints.
===Footprints:===<br\>
- Component packages.
- Measurement units & standards.
- Library footprints.
- Importing footprints.
- Creating custom footprints.
- Tools for footprint generation.
===Board layout:===<br\>
- Importing Net list.
- Footprint layout & form factor.
- Layers of design.
- Single layer, multilayer designs.
- Manual routing
- Custom Tracks & vias.
- Track width calculation.
- Auto Routing
- Outline routing tools.
- Generating custom routes.
===Gerber file generation:===<br\>
- Finalizing the design.
- Gerber file format for different layers.
- Appending multiple boards.
===PCB Fabrication:===<br\>
- Quick Presentation on PCB fabrication
- Checking FAB requirements.