Design Guidelines PCB-A
PCBs are a critical component of all significant electronic devices. Hence, when you are assembling one or working with our team to get one assembled, it is essential to be on the same page when defining the best practices, terminology, and modus operandi.
Despite the continuous development in the space, there are several essential terms & practices which are yet to be standardized. For such terms & practices, our team has made an attempt to provide the necessary explanations before we delve into any further details.
The PCB Power team has perfected these guidelines over years of practice, observation, and feedback. We believe it will help you minimize errors, lead-time, and processing costs in the PCB Assembly lifecycle.
Data Requirements
The assembly process is dependent on two key datasets:
Bill of Materials (BOM) or Parts List:
This list comprises every part used in assembling and manufacturing the PCB.This list comprises every part used in assembling and manufacturing the PCB.This list comprises every part used in assembling and manufacturing the PCB.It generally includes a file that enlists the parts along with their description, Manufacturer’s Part Number (MPN), Supplier’s Part Number (SPN), and Reference Designators (R1, C2, IC3, etc.). The list must be as comprehensive as possible and include the components that are to be used for assembling the parts for the PCB.
Component Placement List (CPL):
As the name suggests, this file directs the PCB Assembly process by dictating the precise position, degree of rotation, and the designated side of the board, along with the reference designator that has to be populated. The file is frequently called the Pick & Place File, Centroid File, XY File, and Position File.
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The assembly process is dependent on two key datasets:
Bill of Materials (BOM) or Parts List:
This list comprises every part used in assembling and manufacturing the PCB.This list comprises every part used in assembling and manufacturing the PCB.This list comprises every part used in assembling and manufacturing the PCB.It generally includes a file that enlists the parts along with their description, Manufacturer’s Part Number (MPN), Supplier’s Part Number (SPN), and Reference Designators (R1, C2, IC3, etc.). The list must be as comprehensive as possible and include the components that are to be used for assembling the parts for the PCB.
Component Placement List (CPL):
As the name suggests, this file directs the PCB Assembly process by dictating the precise position, degree of rotation, and the designated side of the board, along with the reference designator that has to be populated. The file is frequently called the Pick & Place File, Centroid File, XY File, and Position File.
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Designing on Kicad?
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