Circuit Board Design
PCB Design
English-speaking PCB design professional engineers. With the most up-to-date circuits and international pieces of knowledge to create the custom circuit design. Your remote electronic hardware development team.
PCB Design Service
PCB design refers to the layout design, which needs to consider the layout of external connections, the optimal layout of internal electronic components, the optimal layout of metal connections and through holes, electromagnetic protection, heat dissipation, and other factors. We will provide below files:
- Netlist file
- Schematic capture
- PCB routing layout
- Prototype provide
What is the PCB Design?
PCB design, or printed circuit board design, is the process of creating the layout and connectivity of a printed circuit board (PCB) used in electronic devices. A PCB acts as a foundation for electronic components and provides electrical connections between them.
Benefits of PCB Design
Functionality
PCB design ensures that the electronic circuit functions as intended. It allows for the placement and routing of components in a way that allows for proper signal flow and electrical connections, enabling the circuit to perform its desired functions accurately.
Reliability
Proper PCB design techniques, such as appropriate component placement, trace routing, and consideration of thermal management, contribute to the reliability of the electronic device. A well-designed PCB reduces the risk of signal interference, short circuits, and other issues that can lead to malfunctions or failures.
Miniaturization
PCB design allows for the compact arrangement of electronic components, enabling devices to be smaller and more portable. This is particularly important in industries such as consumer electronics, medical devices, and aerospace, where space constraints are critical.
Manufacturing Efficiency
A well-designed PCB takes into account manufacturing considerations, such as component availability, assembly processes, and testing requirements. This helps to streamline the manufacturing process, reducing costs and ensuring efficient production.
Cost-effectiveness
PCB design can contribute to cost savings by optimizing the use of materials, reducing the number of components, and minimizing manufacturing defects. It also helps identify potential design flaws early in the process, preventing costly rework or redesign.
How to Design A PCB Step by Step?
PCB design process, collaboration between the PCB designer and clients, such as engineers and manufacturers, is essential to ensuring a successful outcome that meets the desired requirements and specifications. Here we outline PCB design as follows:
Step#1: Schematic Design
The first step is to create a schematic diagram of the electronic circuit. This involves identifying the components needed for the circuit and connecting them in a logical manner using symbols and interconnecting lines.
Step #2: Component Selection and Placement
Once the schematic is complete, the next step is to select the specific components to be used in the circuit. Factors such as component availability, cost, and performance are taken into consideration. After selecting the components, they are placed on the PCB layout software in their approximate locations.
Step #3: PCB Layout
The PCB layout involves designing the physical arrangement of components, traces, and other elements on the board. During this step, the components are positioned and oriented optimally to minimize signal interference and ensure efficient routing. The layout also includes placement of power and ground planes, as well as other design considerations like decoupling capacitors and thermal management.
Step #4: Routing
Once the components are placed, the next step is to route the electrical connections or traces between the components. This involves determining the optimal paths for the traces, considering factors such as signal integrity, noise, and thermal considerations. Automated routing tools can assist in this process, although manual routing is often necessary for critical or sensitive connections.
Step #5: Design Rule Check (DRC)
After routing, a design rule check is performed to ensure that the design meets the specified electrical and manufacturing constraints. The DRC checks for issues such as clearance violations, trace width violations, and other rule violations that could affect the functionality or manufacturability of the PCB.
Step #6: Gerber Generation
Once the design passes the DRC, the PCB layout is exported into Gerber files. Gerber files are the industry-standard format used by PCB manufacturers to fabricate the PCB. These files contain all the necessary information about the copper layers, solder mask, silkscreen, and drill holes.
Step #7: Manufacturing
The Gerber files are sent to a PCB manufacturer for fabrication. The manufacturer uses the files to produce the physical PCB, which involves processes such as etching, drilling, and applying solder mask and silkscreen.
Step #8: Assembly and Testing
After the PCBs are manufactured, the electronic components are soldered onto the board in a process called assembly. Once assembly is complete, the PCB undergoes testing to ensure that it functions correctly and meets the desired specifications.
PCB Design & PCB Reverse Engineering Services
PCBDesign Lab helped 100 customers develop The Products
Product Development:
If you are developing a new electronic product or device, you will likely need a PCB design to integrate and connect the various electronic components. PCB design is essential for translating the circuit schematic into a physical layout that can be manufactured.
Custom Electronics:
If you require a customized electronic system or circuit, a PCB design is essential. It enables you to tailor the layout and connections according to your specific requirements, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.
Upgrades or Modifications:
When upgrading or modifying an existing electronic system, a PCB design is often needed. It allows you to incorporate new components, replace outdated parts, or make changes to the circuitry while maintaining compatibility with the existing system.
When Do You Need a PCB Design?
When you are developing electronic devices or systems that require a printed circuit board to provide connectivity and support for the electronic components, We may ask an experienced engineer to lay out the PCB circuit for your hardware as the basement of the electronics products.
PCB Board Design
Best practices for PCB Design
Design Rule Check (DRC)
Understand the Electrical Parameters of the Original Board
Identify layout
Determine Components and Layout
Organize Sub-Circuits
Group components in sub-circuits to minimize trace length
Grids and Spacing
Using correct grid spacing and avoiding multiple grids
What are the software tools required for PCB layout design?
- Altium Designer
- Cadence Allegro
- KiCad
- OrCAD
main features:
- Altium Designer is a comprehensive PCB design software that offers schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation capabilities.
- Cadence Allegro is a powerful PCB design software suite that includes tools for schematic capture, PCB layout, signal integrity analysis, and manufacturing preparation.
- KiCad is an open-source PCB design software that provides schematic capture and PCB layout capabilities.
- OrCAD is a comprehensive PCB design software suite that offers schematic capture, PCB layout, simulation, and analysis tools.
Why Choose Us on PCB Design?
Service Capability
- The full ability of a 1-28-layer circuit board will be okay for us.
- We have deeply experienced engineers who design cutting-edge technology circuits at Altium, Cadence, and Kicad. Projects with more than 200 components
- Additional testing and debugging of the prototype (if required)
- We can provide the prototype and ship it to you. (if you require)
Price Range
Our service price ranges from $10,00 to $15,000, with a detailed range as follows for your reference:
- Under 100mm*100mm, 2-4 layers, involved components of less than 50 types, approximate price of $2,000-$5,000
- Above 100mm*100mm, 6–10 layers involved components of more than 60 types, with a price range of approximately $5,000–$15,000.
Payment Method
We accept direct payment by wire transfer or via PayPal.
- 50% deposit before the project started.
- Work out a PDF for your confirmation.
- The PCB prototype can only be calculated after file layout.
Design Requirements (Client required)
You must provide us with the detailed requirements below:
- What output power or batteries do you want to achieve?
- What features and functionality do you need to realize?
- Offer us the PDF schematics and structure diagrams as much as possible.
PCB Design: The Service steps you have to know
Requirements Gathering
Understand the project requirements, including the desired functionality, specifications, and constraints.
Schematic Design
Create a schematic diagram of the electronic circuit, representing the interconnections and components. Use schematic capture software to design and document the circuit.
PCB Footprint Creation
Create or select the PCB footprints for the selected components. A footprint defines the physical dimensions, pin connections, and other details of each component for proper placement on the PCB.
PCB Layout
Utilize PCB design software to create the physical layout of the PCB. Place the components according to the planned placement and route the electrical connections (traces) between the components while adhering to design rules and constraints.
Fabrication
Send the Gerber files to a PCB manufacturer for fabrication. The manufacturer will produce the physical PCB based on the provided files.
Testing and Validation
Test the assembled PCB to ensure that it functions correctly, meets the desired specifications, and complies with relevant standards.
what makes us different
The Project we've provided
PCB Design
Sun Position Sensor Development Board
PCB Design
Small development platform with STM32 MPU
PCB Clone
Radio Communication Receiver
PCB Reverse
Reverse Engineering Project
FAQ: All About PCB Design
PCB design&PCB layout
- For the PCB design, a 1-28-layer PCB and any features can be achieved. Regularly, we realized the analog and digital products.
- We are responsible for any design problems and will make free amendments in the event of any design issues.
- We use the computer software to make sure the engineering design is done correctly. Altium Designer and Cadence Allegro are involved in the work.
- We obey the business credit and respect the original product owner for possessing the property. We will sign the NDA between the customer and us before ordering from us.
- For the double-layer board with less than 100 components, it takes around 15 working days to be finished.
- For the multi-layer board with more than 100 components, it takes around 25 working days. It depends on the number of layers and components on the board.
- Yes, our sales will collect your requirements and information and then submit it to our engineers to evaluate if it works for us. Once we accept it, we will have a one-time call meeting for confirmation between the client and us.