PCB Foundations
Though we encourage you to purchase our book, we have created an audio version as a goodwill gesture to the PCB industry.
The purpose of putting the book online is to allow people from all over the world the opportunity to "read" the book free of charge while at the same time, trying to protect our IP. We have gotten dozens of requests for free copies of the book internationally; however, the printing and shipping to many of these places is not trivial or cheap.
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PCB Foundations - Preface
8 minutes
PCB Foundations - ISBN 9780998367095 (Preface)
Filling the Gaps of the PCB Design Process
Nine Dot Connects provides services within the PCB design flow, such as component library restoration, template and workflow development, high-speed/DDR layout, and PCB-related training.
When it became apparent to Nine Dot Connects that understanding the PCB design process was not obvious nor taught, we set out to create a training course to explain the PCB design workflow. The backbone of this new course was the training manual. Over time, the revisions and refinements of this training manual allowed us to publish PCB Foundations.
This book details the design process, from the initial concept to the final manufacturing documentation. Knowing how this process works will enable you to navigate the common pitfalls resulting in cost overruns, schedule slips, and the ever-daunting "death marches." It was written for all who are involved in the PCB process.
Take a journey into an art that is as important as ever in the field of electronics.
For more information on the book, visit our
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PCB Foundations - Chapter 1
8 minutes
PCB Foundations - ISBN 9780998367095 (Chapter 1)
Introduction and a Brief History
Nine Dot Connects provides services within the PCB design flow, such as component library restoration, template and workflow development, high-speed/DDR layout, and PCB-related training.
When it became apparent to Nine Dot Connects that understanding the PCB design process was not obvious nor taught, we set out to create a training course to explain the PCB design workflow. The backbone of this new course was the training manual. Over time, the revisions and refinements of this training manual allowed us to publish PCB Foundations.
This book details the design process, from the initial concept to the final manufacturing documentation. Knowing how this process works will enable you to navigate the common pitfalls resulting in cost overruns, schedule slips, and the ever-daunting "death marches." It was written for all who are involved in the PCB process.
Take a journey into an art that is as important as ever in the field of electronics.
For more information on the book, visit our
PCB Foundations Book webpage.
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PCB Foundations - Chapter 2
33 minutes
PCB Foundations - ISBN 9780998367095 (Chapter 2)
PCB Fabrication Overview
Nine Dot Connects provides services within the PCB design flow, such as component library restoration, template and workflow development, high-speed/DDR layout, and PCB-related training.
When it became apparent to Nine Dot Connects that understanding the PCB design process was not obvious nor taught, we set out to create a training course to explain the PCB design workflow. The backbone of this new course was the training manual. Over time, the revisions and refinements of this training manual allowed us to publish PCB Foundations.
This book details the design process, from the initial concept to the final manufacturing documentation. Knowing how this process works will enable you to navigate the common pitfalls resulting in cost overruns, schedule slips, and the ever-daunting "death marches." It was written for all who are involved in the PCB process.
Take a journey into an art that is as important as ever in the field of electronics.
For more information on the book, visit our
PCB Foundations Book webpage.
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PCB Foundations - Chapter 3
33 minutes
PCB Foundations - ISBN 9780998367095 (Chapter 3)
PCB Assembly Overview
Nine Dot Connects provides services within the PCB design flow, such as component library restoration, template and workflow development, high-speed/DDR layout, and PCB-related training.
When it became apparent to Nine Dot Connects that understanding the PCB design process was not obvious nor taught, we set out to create a training course to explain the PCB design workflow. The backbone of this new course was the training manual. Over time, the revisions and refinements of this training manual allowed us to publish PCB Foundations.
This book details the design process, from the initial concept to the final manufacturing documentation. Knowing how this process works will enable you to navigate the common pitfalls resulting in cost overruns, schedule slips, and the ever-daunting "death marches." It was written for all who are involved in the PCB process.
Take a journey into an art that is as important as ever in the field of electronics.
For more information on the book, visit our
PCB Foundations Book webpage.
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PCB Foundations - Chapter 4
26 minutes
PCB Foundations - ISBN 9780998367095 (Chapter 4)
Design for DFx
Nine Dot Connects provides services within the PCB design flow, such as component library restoration, template and workflow development, high-speed/DDR layout, and PCB-related training.
When it became apparent to Nine Dot Connects that understanding the PCB design process was not obvious nor taught, we set out to create a training course to explain the PCB design workflow. The backbone of this new course was the training manual. Over time, the revisions and refinements of this training manual allowed us to publish PCB Foundations.
This book details the design process, from the initial concept to the final manufacturing documentation. Knowing how this process works will enable you to navigate the common pitfalls resulting in cost overruns, schedule slips, and the ever-daunting "death marches." It was written for all who are involved in the PCB process.
Take a journey into an art that is as important as ever in the field of electronics.
For more information on the book, visit our
PCB Foundations Book webpage.
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PCB Foundations - Chapter 5
20 minutes
PCB Foundations - ISBN 9780998367095 (Chapter 5)
Specification Writing
Nine Dot Connects provides services within the PCB design flow, such as component library restoration, template and workflow development, high-speed/DDR layout, and PCB-related training.
When it became apparent to Nine Dot Connects that understanding the PCB design process was not obvious nor taught, we set out to create a training course to explain the PCB design workflow. The backbone of this new course was the training manual. Over time, the revisions and refinements of this training manual allowed us to publish PCB Foundations.
This book details the design process, from the initial concept to the final manufacturing documentation. Knowing how this process works will enable you to navigate the common pitfalls resulting in cost overruns, schedule slips, and the ever-daunting "death marches." It was written for all who are involved in the PCB process.
Take a journey into an art that is as important as ever in the field of electronics.
For more information on the book, visit our
PCB Foundations Book webpage.
Learn More
PCB Foundations - Chapter 6
14 minutes
PCB Foundations - ISBN 9780998367095 (Chapter 6)
Project Design Flow
Nine Dot Connects provides services within the PCB design flow, such as component library restoration, template and workflow development, high-speed/DDR layout, and PCB-related training.
When it became apparent to Nine Dot Connects that understanding the PCB design process was not obvious nor taught, we set out to create a training course to explain the PCB design workflow. The backbone of this new course was the training manual. Over time, the revisions and refinements of this training manual allowed us to publish PCB Foundations.
This book details the design process, from the initial concept to the final manufacturing documentation. Knowing how this process works will enable you to navigate the common pitfalls resulting in cost overruns, schedule slips, and the ever-daunting "death marches." It was written for all who are involved in the PCB process.
Take a journey into an art that is as important as ever in the field of electronics.
For more information on the book, visit our
PCB Foundations Book webpage.
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PCB Foundations - Chapter 7
13 minutes
PCB Foundations - ISBN 9780998367095 (Chapter 7)
Component Libraries
Nine Dot Connects provides services within the PCB design flow, such as component library restoration, template and workflow development, high-speed/DDR layout, and PCB-related training.
When it became apparent to Nine Dot Connects that understanding the PCB design process was not obvious nor taught, we set out to create a training course to explain the PCB design workflow. The backbone of this new course was the training manual. Over time, the revisions and refinements of this training manual allowed us to publish PCB Foundations.
This book details the design process, from the initial concept to the final manufacturing documentation. Knowing how this process works will enable you to navigate the common pitfalls resulting in cost overruns, schedule slips, and the ever-daunting "death marches." It was written for all who are involved in the PCB process.
Take a journey into an art that is as important as ever in the field of electronics.
For more information on the book, visit our
PCB Foundations Book webpage.
Learn More
PCB Foundations - Chapter 8
30 minutes
PCB Foundations - ISBN 9780998367095 (Chapter 8)
Schematic, Library, and Symbol Creation
Nine Dot Connects provides services within the PCB design flow, such as component library restoration, template and workflow development, high-speed/DDR layout, and PCB-related training.
When it became apparent to Nine Dot Connects that understanding the PCB design process was not obvious nor taught, we set out to create a training course to explain the PCB design workflow. The backbone of this new course was the training manual. Over time, the revisions and refinements of this training manual allowed us to publish PCB Foundations.
This book details the design process, from the initial concept to the final manufacturing documentation. Knowing how this process works will enable you to navigate the common pitfalls resulting in cost overruns, schedule slips, and the ever-daunting "death marches." It was written for all who are involved in the PCB process.
Take a journey into an art that is as important as ever in the field of electronics.
For more information on the book, visit our
PCB Foundations Book webpage.
Learn More
PCB Foundations - Chapter 9
8 minutes
PCB Foundations - ISBN 9780998367095 (Chapter 9)
Intelligent Data
Nine Dot Connects provides services within the PCB design flow, such as component library restoration, template and workflow development, high-speed/DDR layout, and PCB-related training.
When it became apparent to Nine Dot Connects that understanding the PCB design process was not obvious nor taught, we set out to create a training course to explain the PCB design workflow. The backbone of this new course was the training manual. Over time, the revisions and refinements of this training manual allowed us to publish PCB Foundations.
This book details the design process, from the initial concept to the final manufacturing documentation. Knowing how this process works will enable you to navigate the common pitfalls resulting in cost overruns, schedule slips, and the ever-daunting "death marches." It was written for all who are involved in the PCB process.
Take a journey into an art that is as important as ever in the field of electronics.
For more information on the book, visit our
PCB Foundations Book webpage.
Learn More
PCB Foundations - Chapter 10
30 minutes
PCB Foundations - ISBN 9780998367095 (Chapter 10)
Footprint and Library Flow
Nine Dot Connects provides services within the PCB design flow, such as component library restoration, template and workflow development, high-speed/DDR layout, and PCB-related training.
When it became apparent to Nine Dot Connects that understanding the PCB design process was not obvious nor taught, we set out to create a training course to explain the PCB design workflow. The backbone of this new course was the training manual. Over time, the revisions and refinements of this training manual allowed us to publish PCB Foundations.
This book details the design process, from the initial concept to the final manufacturing documentation. Knowing how this process works will enable you to navigate the common pitfalls resulting in cost overruns, schedule slips, and the ever-daunting "death marches." It was written for all who are involved in the PCB process.
Take a journey into an art that is as important as ever in the field of electronics.
For more information on the book, visit our
PCB Foundations Book webpage.
Learn More
PCB Foundations - Chapter 11
13 minutes
PCB Foundations - ISBN 9780998367095 (Chapter 11)
Schematic Sheets
Nine Dot Connects provides services within the PCB design flow, such as component library restoration, template and workflow development, high-speed/DDR layout, and PCB-related training.
When it became apparent to Nine Dot Connects that understanding the PCB design process was not obvious nor taught, we set out to create a training course to explain the PCB design workflow. The backbone of this new course was the training manual. Over time, the revisions and refinements of this training manual allowed us to publish PCB Foundations.
This book details the design process, from the initial concept to the final manufacturing documentation. Knowing how this process works will enable you to navigate the common pitfalls resulting in cost overruns, schedule slips, and the ever-daunting "death marches." It was written for all who are involved in the PCB process.
Take a journey into an art that is as important as ever in the field of electronics.
For more information on the book, visit our
PCB Foundations Book webpage.
Learn More
PCB Foundations - Chapter 12
20 minutes
PCB Foundations - ISBN 9780998367095 (Chapter 12)
Schematic Editor
Nine Dot Connects provides services within the PCB design flow, such as component library restoration, template and workflow development, high-speed/DDR layout, and PCB-related training.
When it became apparent to Nine Dot Connects that understanding the PCB design process was not obvious nor taught, we set out to create a training course to explain the PCB design workflow. The backbone of this new course was the training manual. Over time, the revisions and refinements of this training manual allowed us to publish PCB Foundations.
This book details the design process, from the initial concept to the final manufacturing documentation. Knowing how this process works will enable you to navigate the common pitfalls resulting in cost overruns, schedule slips, and the ever-daunting "death marches." It was written for all who are involved in the PCB process.
Take a journey into an art that is as important as ever in the field of electronics.
For more information on the book, visit our
PCB Foundations Book webpage.
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PCB Foundations - Chapter 13
39 minutes
PCB Foundations - ISBN 9780998367095 (Chapter 13)
PCB - The Groundwork
Nine Dot Connects provides services within the PCB design flow, such as component library restoration, template and workflow development, high-speed/DDR layout, and PCB-related training.
When it became apparent to Nine Dot Connects that understanding the PCB design process was not obvious nor taught, we set out to create a training course to explain the PCB design workflow. The backbone of this new course was the training manual. Over time, the revisions and refinements of this training manual allowed us to publish PCB Foundations.
This book details the design process, from the initial concept to the final manufacturing documentation. Knowing how this process works will enable you to navigate the common pitfalls resulting in cost overruns, schedule slips, and the ever-daunting "death marches." It was written for all who are involved in the PCB process.
Take a journey into an art that is as important as ever in the field of electronics.
For more information on the book, visit our
PCB Foundations Book webpage.
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PCB Foundations - Chapter 14
14 minutes
PCB Foundations - ISBN 9780998367095 (Chapter 14)
Component Placement
Nine Dot Connects provides services within the PCB design flow, such as component library restoration, template and workflow development, high-speed/DDR layout, and PCB-related training.
When it became apparent to Nine Dot Connects that understanding the PCB design process was not obvious nor taught, we set out to create a training course to explain the PCB design workflow. The backbone of this new course was the training manual. Over time, the revisions and refinements of this training manual allowed us to publish PCB Foundations.
This book details the design process, from the initial concept to the final manufacturing documentation. Knowing how this process works will enable you to navigate the common pitfalls resulting in cost overruns, schedule slips, and the ever-daunting "death marches." It was written for all who are involved in the PCB process.
Take a journey into an art that is as important as ever in the field of electronics.
For more information on the book, visit our
PCB Foundations Book webpage.
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PCB Foundations - Chapter 15
26 minutes
PCB Foundations - ISBN 9780998367095 (Chapter 15)
Copper and Other Considerations
Nine Dot Connects provides services within the PCB design flow, such as component library restoration, template and workflow development, high-speed/DDR layout, and PCB-related training.
When it became apparent to Nine Dot Connects that understanding the PCB design process was not obvious nor taught, we set out to create a training course to explain the PCB design workflow. The backbone of this new course was the training manual. Over time, the revisions and refinements of this training manual allowed us to publish PCB Foundations.
This book details the design process, from the initial concept to the final manufacturing documentation. Knowing how this process works will enable you to navigate the common pitfalls resulting in cost overruns, schedule slips, and the ever-daunting "death marches." It was written for all who are involved in the PCB process.
Take a journey into an art that is as important as ever in the field of electronics.
For more information on the book, visit our
PCB Foundations Book webpage.
Learn More
