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Words of Advice: Planning a New Design
August 8, 2019 | Andy Shaughnessy, Design007 MagazineEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
In a recent survey, we asked the following question: What do you think is the most important thing a designer should remember when planning a new PCB design? Here are a few of the answers, edited slightly for clarity.
- How will the board be fabricated and how will it be assembled? Both of these will affect cost and reliability.
- Make sure the footprints are right.
- Things can change. Some steps might be iterative.
- Ask questions. Make sure you have all of the information.
- Have a good music selection.
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