PCB Board Drawing Technology Guide
- Use network labels (NET) instead of text labels (TEXT) when creating the schematic diagram to avoid issues during PCB design guidance.
- Ensure all components in the schematic are properly packaged for recognition during PCB guidance. Create manual components if necessary to build a personal library for convenience.
- After drawing components, rename them sequentially and annotate them in order using the TOOLS menu.
- Generate a netlist report before converting to PCB by selecting “Create Netlist” from the DESIGN menu.
- Check electrical rules by navigating to TOOLS and selecting ERC.
- Focus on a well-planned layout with short traces and minimal vias for the PCB design.
- Prior to routing, set design rules for trace width, vias, and clearance constraints in the TOOLS menu.
- Optimize trace width for different types of traces and avoid right-angle turns for better signal integrity.
- Mark power, ground, and critical signals on the top layer for easier connection debugging.
- Choose between inches or millimeters in the VIEW menu for measurement units.
- Apply copper plating to enhance the board’s resistance to interference by selecting the copper-plated icon and configuring the copper coating options.
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