Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Tips
Tips on how to properly design/layout a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Sections General tips Make important nodes accessible Give space between components Place components with the same orientation Print the layout to see if components' sizes match Exchange wiring directions between layers Select the width of lines depending on current Know the specifications of the manufacturer Avoid 90ยบ angles with traces Use the silk layer Use the schematic vs. layout comparison Create a ground plane Place bypass capacitors Route the differential signal traces in parallel Consider spots of heat Make parallel footprints for hard to find components Tips for power circuits Keep power and control grounds separate Use an inner layer for the control ground Make power traces wider to withstand higher currents Tips for mixed-signal circuits