create a good PCB layout

[tonyyy]

Hi

I am using ISES for creating a PBC. I have few question:

1. What If I don't have a component in the library and I want to create the PCB?
2. Can you suggest guidance/resources/book about PBC?

Thanks

 

[ArticCynda]

Before you can make a PCB, you need a physical representation of each component, i.e. a footprint. If the footprint of your component doesn't exist in the library (because it's too old or too recent) then you'll have to design the footprint yourself.

 

[andre_luis]

Most datasheets provide not only dimensions of the physical device, but also give dimensions for the recommended footprint.

 

[peter002]

i use proteous and pxb express for designing, proteous has the pcb designing as well as it has the simulation also..

 

[Easyrider83]

For simple 2-layers PCBs Proteus is a best tool that can let you trace and prepare for production in 2-3 hours.
If you want to work with differential pairs, parallel busses you better use Altium Designer. But it need very powerfull PC also.

 

[peter002]

hello easy rider, what method you prefer to make a pcb???? photo resist method or heat transfer??

 

[ArticCynda]

hello easy rider, what method you prefer to make a pcb???? photo resist method or heat transfer??

I personally have really good results with the photo resist method. I'm following the guidelines described in this paper: https://www.ijeir.org/administrator...arch/files/publications/IJEIR-454 Final N.pdf

Sodium persulfate is my preferred etchant.

 

[Easyrider83]

hello easy rider, what method you prefer to make a pcb???? photo resist method or heat transfer??

I prefer to order PCB manufacture. Even for 10pcs it is much easier. Let's say 5x5cm 2 layers board cost only 10$ for 10pcs and 3$ for shipping. PCB has 6th accuracy, resist and silk layer.
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