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Looking for PCB design rules book

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SBS

Jan 1, 1970
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Hi,
I am looking for a book which I can learn from
some good PCB design rules. I am looking for a
professional and exaustive pubblication.

Regards.

E.
 
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SBS

Jan 1, 1970
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JeffM ([email protected]) ha scritto:

::: I am looking for a book which I can learn from
::: some good PCB design rules.

:: 25-page PDF (385kB)

Thank you, I'll definetely read this tutorial :)

Is there anything else which I can learn from, please?
 
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Chuck Harris

Jan 1, 1970
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Ian said:
http://groups.google.com/group/sci....-package-*-*-included-it-in-their-Help-system

The only thing I don't like about this tutorial is his over insistence that
things 'look nice'. For example he gives it as the most important reason
for adding a chamfer to a T junction.

The real reason to add a chamfer to a T junction is faulty etching processes
tend to over etch sharp corners. They also tend to leave etchant in sharp
corners, and that will ruin a fine line board at some future time.

-Chuck
 
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Mr. Wizard

Jan 1, 1970
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If you can get a copy of the IPC 2221 standard for printed circuits
that will give you a good start on PCB layout.
 
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Brad Velander

Jan 1, 1970
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Chuck,
Not an issue with modern etchants and cleaning systems. Not like 15 - 20
years ago, right angle corners are not considered acid traps these days.

Brad Velander
 
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Brad Velander

Jan 1, 1970
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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.
 
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Chuck Harris

Jan 1, 1970
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Brad said:
Chuck,
Not an issue with modern etchants and cleaning systems. Not like 15 - 20
years ago, right angle corners are not considered acid traps these days.

Brad Velander

Sure, I agree, but what if you are using Olimex in Bulgaria as your supplier?

Everything I get from them, reminds me greatly of what used to be standard
practice when I worked at a PCB manufacturer 35 years ago.

(eg, flaky solder mask, 10 mil minimum trace, variable hole plating thickness...)

-Chuck
 
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SBS

Jan 1, 1970
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Brad Velander ([email protected]) ha scritto:

:: There are many good books, some/most at a fairly
:: advanced level.

They seems very interesting, thank you very much!
 
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Brad Velander

Jan 1, 1970
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Yeah,
That sounds familiar alright! Been there seen that also. 8^>
 
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