PCB Design Optimization Strategies

PCB Design Optimization Strategies

Конструкция ПХД Spacing Guidelines for Optimal Manufacturing

1. Trace Design Specifications

Minimum Trace Width: 5mil (0.127mm)

  • Absolute lower limit for production
  • Recommended design width: 10mil+
  • Wider traces improve:
  • Изготавливаемость
  • Current capacity
  • Thermal performance

Trace Spacing: 5mil (0.127mm) minimum

  • Line-to-line and line-to-pad clearance
  • Design recommendation: 10mil+ spacing
  • Критично для:
  • High voltage applications
  • Целостность сигнала
  • Manufacturing yield

Board Edge Clearance: 0.3mm (20mil)

  • Prevents copper peeling during routing
PCB Design Spacing Specifications

2. Via Design Requirements

Hole Size: 0.3mm (12mil) minimum

  • Microvias require laser drilling (additional cost)

Pad Annular Ring: 6mil (0.153mm) minimum

  • Recommended: 8mil+
  • Ensures reliable plating

Via-to-Via Spacing: 6mil edge-to-edge

  • 8mil+ recommended for high reliability

Board Edge Clearance: 0.508mm (20mil)

3. PTH (Plated Through-Hole) Specifications

Hole Size Tolerance

  • Minimum +0.2mm over component lead
  • Example: 0.6mm lead → 0.8mm hole

Pad Ring Width: 0.2mm (8mil) minimum

  • Larger rings improve reliability

Hole-to-Hole Spacing: 0.3mm minimum

4. Solder Mask Considerations

Clearance: 0.1mm (4mil) minimum

  • Applies to both PTH and SMD pads
  • Prevents solder bridging

5. Silkscreen Legibility

Minimum Text:

  • Width: 0.153mm (6mil)
  • Height: 0.811mm (32mil)
  • Optimal ratio: 1:5 (width: height)

6. Непластифицированные слоты

Minimum Spacing: 1.6mm

  • Reduces milling complexity

7. Panelization Guidelines

Spacing Options:

  • Gapped: ≥1.6mm (matches board thickness)
  • V-cut: 0.5mm
  • Process borders: ≥5mm
PCB Design Spacing Specifications

5 Common PCB Design Challenges & Solutions

  • 1. Insufficient Trace Width for Current
  • Problem: Overheating traces
  • Solution: Use IPC-2152 calculators
  • 2. Via-in-Pad Without Proper Filling
  • Problem: Solder wicking
  • Solution: Specify via fill or tenting
  • 3. Tight Component Spacing
  • Problem: Assembly difficulties
  • Solution: Follow DFM guidelines
  • 4. Inadequate Thermal Relief
  • Problem: Poor soldering
  • Solution: Add thermal spokes
  • 5. Incorrect Layer Stackup
  • Problem: Impedance mismatch
  • Solution: Simulate before production

PCB Design Considerations

1. Exceed minimum spacing requirements as much as possible.

2. Communicate with the manufacturer.

3. Strictly enforce design rule checks (DRC).

4. Consider panelization requirements during layout.

5. Allow for dimensional tolerances.