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Introduction to PCB Design: Construction, Components and Best Practices - Part 1

Colin O'Flynn via YouTube

Overview

Learn PCB design fundamentals in this undergraduate lecture from Dalhousie University covering essential aspects of printed circuit board manufacturing and design. Explore PCB construction methods including etching and milling, understand through-hole plating, solder masking, and silkscreen applications. Master technical concepts like trace width calculations, heat rise considerations, and via placement while gaining practical knowledge about footprints, SMD component sizing, and PCB planes. Dive into electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations and routing best practices through detailed demonstrations and real-world examples. Access supplementary materials including thermal calculators, EMC testing guides, and expert discussions on layer stack-ups through provided reference links. The comprehensive lecture includes hands-on demonstrations and visual examples to reinforce key concepts in PCB design and manufacturing processes.

Syllabus

- Intro
- Background
- PCB Construction
- Etching PCBs
- PCB Milling
- Plated Through Hole
- Solder Masking
- Silkscreen
- Finish ENIG/HASL
- Multi-Layers & Naming
- What are Mils + Trace & Space
- Trace Width & Heat Rise Demo
- Via Drills & Tenting
- Via in Pad
- Routing Loops and EMC
- Footprints
- Resistor/Capacitor SMD Sizes
- PCB planes and pours
- Outro

Taught by

Colin O'Flynn

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