SBS,
There are many good books, some/most at a fairly advanced level. There
are others that may be okay for just a beginner but usually leave you
wanting more by the time you are finished the basics they discuss.
There is also the industry magazine Printed Circuit Design and
Manufacturing, see link. You can subscribe for a mailed copy if you qualify
but most designers receive the magazine via email announcements of each new
release in PDF format through their website. I don't believe they are as
restrictive with electronic subscriptions because their costs are much
lower.
http://pcdandm.com/cms/
Books that are considered must owns by most PCB Designers:
Right the First Time: a Practical Handbook on High Speed PCB and System
Design, by Lee W. Ritchey, John Zasio, and Kella J. Knack (Paperback - Jun
2003) Also check out
www.speedingedge.com , Lee has many technical papers on
his web site.
Coomb's Printed Circuits handbook, by Clyde F. Coombs (Hardcover - Aug 27,
2001) (The PCB Designer's Bible)
Signal integrity Issues and Printed Circuit Board Design, by Douglas Brooks
(Hardcover - Jun 24, 2003) Also check out
www.ultracad.com, Douglas has many
technical papers on his web site.
High-Speed Digital Design (A Handbook of Black Magic), Howard W. Johnson and
Martin Graham Prentice Hall, 1993; ISBN 0-13-395724-1
High-Speed Signal Propagation (Advanced Black magic), Howard W. Johnson and
Martin Graham Prentice Hall, 2003; ISBN 0-13-084408-X
Don't overlook PCB manufacturing issues as well. If you don't understand
the manufacture of PCBs, then you are sure to cause yourself and the
fabricator endless headaches. As you become more familiar with the process
you will then understand the fabricators process limitations and how they
will effect your designs.
Fabricating Printed Circuit Boards (Demystifying Technology), by Jon
Varteresian (Paperback - Jun 15, 2002)
Can't attest for this book, it is probably good as at least a primer.
Almost nobody has a book that is the latest and greatest on fabrication, it
changes too quickly and is fabricator dependant. Even IPC technical papers
are usually not bleeding edge by the time they are published. Once you have
the basics down pat, you can read individual fabricators capabilities guides
and understand where they are.