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Fabrication Data and Documentation: The Complete PCB Data Package

The greatest of PCB designs can fail to deliver on its function and performance objectives if it is not built correctly. Design specifications that may seem to be minimally important can cause monumental problems for your board’s contract manufacturer (CM); including the inability to fabricate your board at all if inaccurate. Consequently, it is crucial that your PCB documentation data is comprehensive and complete, which typically requires the addition of PCB fabrication notes to ensure your design intent is accurately conveyed to your CM.

This eBook answers the following questions:

  • What fabrication data should be included in a complete PCB data package?
  • What is an industry standard design verification file and why is it important? 
  • What are the essential elements of a fabrication drawing?
  • How much detail is enough to make sure your CM can build your board to meet your specifications? 
  • When to allow flexibility and what data should you allow the CM to adjust? 

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