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Simple Circuit PCB Design in Altium

This project involves designing a simple circuit using Altium Designer with components including resistors, diodes, capacitors, and a voltage source. Special thanks to BYMSELECTRONICS for their invaluable tutorials.

Schematic

Schematic

PCB Layout

PCB Layout 1 PCB Layout 2

3D Model

3D Model

Design Verification

The design was checked for errors and optimized for manufacturing.

Output Files

BOM (Bill of Material)

A BOM is a comprehensive list of parts, items, assemblies, and other materials required to create a product. It includes information such as part numbers, descriptions, quantities, and specifications.

Gerber Files

Gerber files describe the PCB images: copper layers, solder masks, and legend layers. These files are essential for the fabrication of the PCB.

NC Drill Files

NC (Numerical Control) drill files provide the drilling data for the PCB. They specify the exact locations and sizes of the holes that need to be drilled.

Composite Drawing

Composite drawings combine multiple layers of the PCB into a single view, showing how they are stacked and aligned.

Draftsman

Draftsman documents provide detailed drawings and notes for manufacturing and assembling the PCB.

Assembly Drawing

Assembly drawings show the placement of components on the PCB and provide instructions for assembling the final product.

Pick and Place Files

Pick and place files provide data for automated machines to place components accurately on the PCB during assembly.

Design Rule Checking (DRC)

DRC is a critical feature in Altium that checks your design against a set of predefined rules to ensure manufacturability and functionality. It helps identify potential issues such as short circuits, clearance violations, and signal integrity problems.

Net Classes and Routing

Net classes allow you to group nets with similar characteristics and apply specific design rules to them. This is useful for high-speed signal routing, power distribution, and differential pairs.

Layer Stack Management

Altium allows for the management of complex layer stacks, including multiple signal, power, and ground layers. This helps in designing multi-layer PCBs with better signal integrity and power distribution.

Project File Link

You can view the project file in the Altium 365 cloud workspace: Simple Project

Conclusion

This project has helped me gain a better understanding of Altium Designer and the complete process of designing and verifying a PCB. The tutorials from BYMSELECTRONICS, BinaryUpdate, and Robert Feranec have been invaluable in my learning journey.