Resources

Plan the board, define the rules and prepare your design for review.

• PCB Design GuidelinesLayout rules, copper, holes and design-release essentials.
• PCB DFM ChecklistA structured checklist for your fabrication review.
• PCB Panelization GuidelinesBoard arrays, rails, separation methods and assembly planning.
• Stackup & Impedance Design GuideLayer construction, reference planes and controlled-impedance requirements.
• Schematic-to-PCB Design GuideFrom schematic checks and footprints to manufacturing files.
• Flex PCB Design GuidelinesBend areas, coverlay, stiffeners and flex-design considerations.

Prepare component, placement and assembly details before production.

• PCB Assembly GuidelinesAssembly planning, component details and production preparation.
• PCB DFA ChecklistReview the design for placement, soldering and assembly access.
• Component Placement GuidelinesOrientation, spacing and placement-file considerations.
• BGA & Fine-Pitch Design GuidelinesFootprints, fanout and assembly considerations for dense packages.
• PCB Testability GuidelinesTest access, programming and verification planning.
• Consigned Component GuidelinesCustomer-supplied parts, identification and handover details.
• Assembly Workmanship & IPC ReferenceWorkmanship terminology and applicable IPC document references.

Explore the materials, terminology and specifications behind a PCB build.

• PCB Material Selection GuideMaterial choices and the requirements to discuss with your fabricator.
• PCB Surface Finish ComparisonCompare finish options and their project-specific considerations.
• PCB Stackup ReferenceLayer terminology and the information needed to define a stackup.
• PCB Manufacturing TolerancesDimensions and tolerances to specify in fabrication documents.
• PCB Storage & Shelf LifeHandling, packaging and storage considerations for bare boards.
• Lead-Free PCB GuideLead-free material, finish and assembly considerations.
• PCB Glossary & AbbreviationsPlain-language explanations of common PCB and PCBA terms.

Find calculation and selection tools for early-stage project planning.

• PCB Impedance CalculatorExplore transmission-line geometry and impedance estimates.
• Trace Width CalculatorExplore conductor sizing inputs for current-carrying traces.
• PCB Material SelectorNarrow material options around your design requirements.
• Surface Finish SelectorCompare finish options against your project priorities.
• Copper Weight ConverterConvert copper weight and nominal copper thickness units.
• PCB Unit ConverterConvert common dimension units used in PCB documents.

Organize fabrication, assembly and quotation files into a clear handover.

• PCB Fabrication File RequirementsBoard artwork, drill information, drawings and build notes.
• PCB Assembly File RequirementsThe file package for parts, placement and assembly instructions.
• PCB Manufacturing File FormatsAn introduction to common PCB manufacturing data formats.
• Gerber Export GuideExport and review artwork layers before fabrication handover.
• BOM Template & GuideOrganize part numbers, quantities and component requirements.
• Pick-and-Place File GuideReference designators, coordinates, rotations and board sides.
• PCB & PCBA RFQ ChecklistA checklist of project details to prepare before requesting a quote.

Find the next step for quotations, production approval and order support.

• PCB Manufacturing FAQsCommon questions about fabrication requirements and project scope.
• PCB Assembly FAQsCommon questions about components, assembly and testing scope.
• PCB Design FAQsCommon questions about layouts, design files and review.
• How to Request a QuotePrepare the project details needed for a quotation discussion.
• Ordering & Production Approval GuideReview revisions, open questions and approvals before release.
• Shipping & After-Sales HelpDelivery information and the details to prepare for order support.