Series Overview - PCB Design from Start to Finish
A summary of sections in the Back-to-School series for PCB designers
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PCB Design From Start to Finish by John Burkhert
This series, by John Burkhert, is a step-by-step guide on printed circuit board design with information suitable for beginners to graduate-level users. You can choose to start from the beginning of the series or skip to the topic of your choice.
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Section 1 – PCB Design: Stackups
Learn about PCB stack-ups, single layer boards, and more
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Section 2 – PCB Design: Components
Learn about components and library footrprints
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Section 3 – PCB Design: PCB Outlines (Boards and Panels)
Learn about PCB outlines and assembly sub-panels
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Section 4 – PCB Design: Component Placement
Learn about component placement, verification, and floorplanning
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Section 5 – PCB Design: Fan Out Studies
Learn about fanout, miniaturization, and power planes
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Section 6 – PCB Design: Digital Routing
Learn more about digital routing and differential pair routing
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Section 7 – PCB Design: Understanding/Prioritizing Busses
Learn about busses and common bus types found on PCBs
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Section 8 – PCB Design: Memory Routing
Learn about memory routing and DDR DRAM
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Section 9 – PCB Design: Analog Routing
Learn about analog routing, impedance, dielectrics, and more
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Section 10 – PCB Design: Flex Circuits
Learn about flex circuits, button plating vs panel plating, and more
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Section 11 – PCB Design: Multi-Board Systems
Learn about multi-board systems, mother/daughter card, and more
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Section 12 – PCB Design: How to Design For Test
Learn about design for test, placing test points prior to routing, and more
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Section 13 – PCB Design: Solder Mask
Learn about solder mask, solder mask silvers, vias, and more
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Section 14 – PCB Design: Silkscreen Marking
Learn about silkscreen marking, marking without a silkscreen, and more
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Section 15 – PCB Design: Creating a Document Package
Learn about documentation, assembly drawings, projecting views, and more
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Section 16 – PCB Design: Vendor Management
Learn about vendor management, impedance message, and more
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