I would like to start a living document of sorts to include the collective wisdom of the forum on PCB design considerations - things to look for and watch out for when doing a PCB layout.
General Guide
PCB thickness
Copper layer thickness
Ground Planes
-Short article discussing ground plane design basics.
Vias
-Basics of Tenting/Plugging Vias
-Via Spacing
Thermal Vias
Alignment of components
Terminal Connections
-Tin Plating and Resistivity
Traces
-Trace Width Calculator
-High Current Carrying alternatives to traces: PCB Bus Bars
Solder Mask
Layout Software
-Eagle
-Short Guide on Eagle
Fantastic guide to SMPS PCB layout: http://blog.optimumdesign.com/switc..._medium=referral&bi_source=app.brightinfo.com
General Guide
PCB thickness
Copper layer thickness
Ground Planes
-Short article discussing ground plane design basics.
Vias
-Basics of Tenting/Plugging Vias
-Via Spacing
Thermal Vias
Alignment of components
Terminal Connections
-Tin Plating and Resistivity
Traces
-Trace Width Calculator
-High Current Carrying alternatives to traces: PCB Bus Bars
Solder Mask
Layout Software
-Eagle
-Short Guide on Eagle
Fantastic guide to SMPS PCB layout: http://blog.optimumdesign.com/switc..._medium=referral&bi_source=app.brightinfo.com
