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PCB Design for Manufacturing Tips (DFM) - Phil's Lab #40

Ten tips on designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) with manufacturability in mind (DFM) with a practical example of the new ´LittleBrain++´ board. Going through basics, manufacturer capabilities and design rules, package selection, footprints and solderability, vias, traces, and more!
Chapters:
  • 00:00Introduction
  • 01:09What is DFM?
  • 01:44Recommended Reading
  • 02:17#1 Basics
  • 03:16#2 Manufacturer Capabilities
  • 03:50#3 Design Rules
  • 04:44#4 Package Selection
  • 06:31#5 Footprints
  • 07:18#6 Solderability
  • 08:28#7 Solder Mask
  • 09:46#8 Vias
  • 12:13#9 Traces
  • 13:40#10 Component Placement and Silkscreen
  • 14:59Channel Support