CHAPTER 3 PCB Design
3.1 Introduction
Within an electronic system, the printed circuit board (PCB) fulfils an essential role in which to mount the main electronic components, whether by soldering or by the use of fixing aids such as screws, and the means by which the electronic components are electrically connected to form the required electrical circuit, using metal tracks patterned onto the PCB and solder joints.
Figure 3.1 shows a 3-D graphical representation of an example PCB with models for the components placed on the PCB in their intended positions. A number of PCB design tools (for example, the Altium™ Protel PCB design software) provide for a 3-D viewing capability that enables the designer to view the PCB as it would appear in the ...
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