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Questions relating to designing PCBs
By tronicman
#189899
hello guys,

in fact this is the first time that i design a pcb for manufacturing and i wonder if there is some specific rules or restriction to follow ?? thank you
By motopic
#189934
First read all you can find online about pcb layouts in general. Then read about the software you are using.

You will have to contact your anticipated fab house. Each will have min trace widths, thicknesses, drill sizes, etc. They should also have guidelines on parts placements and margins, of course depends on parts. I use futurlec.com, they are really helpful, and can do board stuffing (but I disclaim, I have not used this part of their service).
By allan10
#191265
Hello Leon,

Our pcbgogo is a pcb manufacturer, and we custom pcb prototype as our client file, generally most pcb manufacturer use gerber file as their fabricate file, when you finish designing , you can ask the capabilities from your board supplier,
tell your manufacturer the technological requirements, like the Thickness,Finished Copper,Surface Finish and the color of the solder mask,silkscreen......, or maybe you can see www.pcbgogo.com/f ,hope will be useful for you .