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MEST Introduction to Printed Circuit Board Design

This hands-on course providies a practical understanding to approach and complete the design, fabrication, and component selection of a printed circuit board (PCB). Students will develop their own PCB using KiCad, a feature rich open-source PCB design suite.

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12 hour hands-on course providing a practical understanding to approach and complete the design, fabrication, and component selection of a printed circuit board (PCB). Students will develop their own PCB using KiCad, a feature rich open-source PCB design suite.

Key topics:

  • PCB materials, construction, and components
  • PCB part creation and libraries
  • Developing PCB schematics
  • PCB Layout including multi-layer design
  • Design rule checks, Gerber file creation, reviewing designs
  • Bill of Material generation and introduction to PCB assembly