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The manufacturer needs detailed fabrication drawings, part number information, drill data, manufacturing notes, board details (size, thickness, tolerances), materials, conductor patterns, artwork data, and a netlist, ideally in standard data formats like Gerber RS-274X or ODB++.
Common problems include poorly documented designs, misaligned layers, inadequate drill-to-copper clearance, and improper file formats. These are best addressed early in the design phase.
Drill data must be precise, and tungsten carbide drill bits are used for their wear resistance. Drill files should be properly archived and formatted to ensure accurate hole registration and quality.
Quality verification may involve electrical testing using comparison of the supplied netlist with the physical board, often using test formats like IPC-D-356 and conducting in-circuit or flying-probe tests.
Common formats include Gerber (preferably RS-274X), drill files, aperture lists, and netlist data. Intelligent formats like ODB++ or IPC-D-356 are recommended where possible for easier data interpretation.
The manufacturer needs detailed fabrication drawings, part number information, drill data, manufacturing notes, board details (size, thickness, tolerances), materials, conductor patterns, artwork data, and a netlist, ideally in standard data formats like Gerber RS-274X or ODB++.
Common problems include poorly documented designs, misaligned layers, inadequate drill-to-copper clearance, and improper file formats. These are best addressed early in the design phase.
Drill data must be precise, and tungsten carbide drill bits are used for their wear resistance. Drill files should be properly archived and formatted to ensure accurate hole registration and quality.
Quality verification may involve electrical testing using comparison of the supplied netlist with the physical board, often using test formats like IPC-D-356 and conducting in-circuit or flying-probe tests.
Common formats include Gerber (preferably RS-274X), drill files, aperture lists, and netlist data. Intelligent formats like ODB++ or IPC-D-356 are recommended where possible for easier data interpretation.