PCB Design and Fabrication Course
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Jeya Prakash KECE18R250 PCB DESIGN
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ECE18R250 PCB Design
3 0 1 3.5
Pre-requisite: ECE18R171 Electronic Devices / Course Category: Professional Elective
equivalent Course Type: Theory with Practical
Course Objective(s):
To familiarize the participants with design, fabrication and quality of printed circuit boards
Course Outcome(s):
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
CO1: Explain the basics related to PCB design
CO2: Explain engineering techniques in layout planning and design with exposure to schematics,
netlist and design rules
CO3: Design, fabricate and assemble a PCB for given circuits with ability to test and asses its quality
CO4: Demonstrate their understanding of impact of PCB manufacture on environment
CO5: Work as part of a team and as individual effectively in designing PCB with ability to
communicate the process by means of oral/written reports
Mapping of Course Outcome(s):
PO PSO
CO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
CO1 H H
CO2 H M H
CO3 H H L H H
CO4 H H H L H L
CO5 H H H M M
Course Topics:
Unit 1: Basics, Layout Planning
Basics: Connectivity in electronic equipment - evolution in PCBs – components of a PCB –
classification of PCBs – manufacturing of basic PCBs – challenges in modern PCB design and
manufacture – PCBs with embedded components – Standards
Layout Planning and Design: Reading drawings and diagrams – general PCB design consideration –
mechanical design consideration – electrical design consideration –component placement rules –
fabrication and assembly consideration – environmental factors – layout design – layout design
checklist –documentation
Unit 2: Schematics and Netlist, Design Rules
Schematic Entry – Schematic Standards – Schematic Design Check List – Schematic Styles – Sheets
and Connectors
Design rules for analog circuits – Design rules for digital circuits – Design rules for HF circuits –
EMI/EMC
Unit 3: PCB Design Process
Artwork Generation: Manual artwork – Guidelines – Film master preparation – Automated Artwork
Generation – CAD – Basic CAD Operations – Design Automation – Photoplotter – CAM
Image Transfer Techniques: Laminate Surface Preparation – Screen Printing – Pattern Transferring –
Printing Process – Photo Printing – Laser Direct Imaging – Standards
Unit 4: PCB Fabrication Process
Plating Process: Electroplating – Plating Techniques – General Problems in Plating and Defects –
Special Plating Techniques
Etching: Etching chemical solutions – etching arrangements and parameters – Equipment and
Techniques – Economy Optimisation – Etching Problems – Facilities for Etching Area –
Electrochemical Etching, Mechanical Etching
Cleaning – Drying – Cutting – Punching – Drilling (Qualitative Treatment)
Unit 5: Assembling and Testing
Soldering: Theory, Variables, Material, Tools – Hand Soldering – PCB Assembly process – Mass
Soldering – Post-soldering cleaning – Quality control of solder joints – Health and Safety Aspects –
Electrostatic Discharge Control
Testing for quality control – quality control methods –testing of PCBs – Reliability testing –
Acceptability of PCBs – Recycling of PCBs – Environmental Standards – Safety Precautions – Lead
free Soldering
List of Experiments
1. Schematic Design using Software
2. PCB Layout Design and CAM file generation for PCB fabrication using Software
3. PCB Artwork Generation and printing for a power supply section (Bridge Rectifier with Filter)
4. PCB Etching and Drilling for a power supply section (Bridge Rectifier with Filter)
5. PCB Soldering and Testing: Soldering the components of power supply section, fitting with a step-
down transformer and testing of the power supply section fabricated
Text Book(s):
1. R S Khandpur, “Printed Circuit Boards: Design, Fabrication, Assembly and Testing”, McGraw Hill
India, 2005, ISBN: 9780070588141
2. Christopher T. Robertson, “Printed Circuit Board Designer's Reference: Basics”, Prentice
International U.S., 2004, ISBN: 9780130674814
Reference(s):
1. Kraig Mitzner, “Complete PCB Design Using OrCAD Capture and PCB Editor”, Newnes/Elsevier
India, 2009, ISBN: 9780750689717
2. Peter Wilson, “The Circuit Designer's Companion”, Newnes/Elsevier India, 2017(4th Edition),
ISBN: 9780081017647