#PrototypePCB

[adafruit]

What's better than ice cream? Re-visiting a mid-2020 design! ZED-F9P RTK board 🍦🔄🎯🛰️

nothing is as satisfying as a scoop mint chocolate-chip on a hot day…except maybe finishing a board design from 2020! this ZED-F9P is an RTK 'real time kinematics' board https://blog.adafruit.com/2020/06/08/eye-on-npi-u-blox-c099-f9p-application-board-for-zed-f9p-gnss-rtk-module-eyeonnpi-adafruit-digikey-digikey-ublox/ that can do high precision location. kinda like a GPS/GNSS but with centimeter accuracy. they're not cheap but there's really nothing else that works as well. these are modules from uBlox and they're finally in good supply at DigiKey https://www.digikey.com/short/8v5rjw15 . our shield design is nice and spacious and would be a great fit for a Metro ESP32-S2 https://www.adafruit.com/product/4775 which has DC, USB and LiPoly input. we'll be sending out for prototype PCBs this week!

[bayareacircuitsusa]

Is Your Printed Circuit Board Design Software Meeting Industry Standards?

Not all PCB design tools are created equal. Some offer advanced features that enhance efficiency, while others may lack critical capabilities. Whether you are designing simple circuits or complex multi-layer boards, choosing the right software ensures compliance with industry standards and improves overall performance.

Essential Compliance Features

A good printed circuit board design software should support design rule checks (DRC) and electrical rule checks (ERC). These features help detect errors early, ensuring that the design meets industry regulations. Additionally, the software should offer real-time collaboration, allowing engineers to work on the same project simultaneously. High-quality software also provides extensive component libraries to streamline the design process.

Importance of Professional Design Services

Even with the best software, professional expertise plays a crucial role in achieving high-quality circuit boards. Reliable PCB design services ensure that layouts are optimized for manufacturability and performance. Experienced designers understand material selection, signal integrity, and heat management, reducing the risk of failures. By working with experts, businesses can develop efficient and reliable PCBs while meeting industry regulations.

Prototyping for Quality Assurance

Testing a design before full-scale production is vital to avoid costly mistakes. Prototype PCB fabrication allows engineers to identify issues and make necessary adjustments before mass manufacturing. A well-fabricated prototype helps verify the design, ensuring it functions as expected. This step is crucial in maintaining industry compliance and improving product reliability.

Choosing the Right Solution

Selecting the right tools and services is key to producing high-quality PCBs. Look for software with automated compliance checks, reliable design services, and prototyping options. Meeting industry standards not only improves performance but also ensures product longevity.

For professional PCB solutions, Bay Area Circuits offers advanced design services and prototyping to help you create high-quality circuit boards. Explore our solutions to bring your ideas to life efficiently and effectively.

[grandepcba]

What CAD software is popular for designing PCB in the industries?

Nowadays, there are three popular CAD softwares:

1. Cadence allegro;

2. PADS;

3. Altium Designer

BTW, the above three CAD softwares which are mainly chosen according to the usage habits of designers and demands of customers.

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[adafruit]

Ladyada discusses newly arrived 3.5" TFT capacitive touch screens & their ease of testing via EYESPI. She explores unique RGB TFT samples & an ESP32-S3 board's complexities. Additionally, she delves into DIP chip clips, handy tools for component probing, sparking a hunt on DigiKey.