Probably, the worst thing that can happen to an engineer, especially a PCB designer, is to reach a point where you think there is no more to know about the circuit board design process. To be clear, striving to learn and becoming efficient at implementing established best practices is critical to mastering your craft. However, it is also important to keep an open mind and embrace changes that help you improve design efficiency and effectiveness. One area that is ripe for a fresh approach is the rules for schematic symbols, which are often based on outdated assumptions that predate the vast and complex electronic component landscape of today.
This eBook answers the following questions:
- Why is a schematic symbol mindset change needed?
- When should component pinouts be laid out as on the actual component?
- How to best place symbol pins for logical components?
- What are the most important attributes that schematic symbols should have?
- How do development process stakeholders benefit from a new approach to schematic symbol creation?
