Difference between revisions of "Project Checklists"

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(First pass of some useful checklists.)
 
(Breadboard check!)
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* Is the ground plane set up properly?
 
* Is the ground plane set up properly?
 
* Are QFN/DFN/high-power parts properly thermally laid out?
 
* Are QFN/DFN/high-power parts properly thermally laid out?
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* Will the board plug into a standard 0.1" perfboard/breadboard (if applicable)?
  
 
[[Category:Notes]]
 
[[Category:Notes]]

Revision as of 02:00, 8 August 2010

Schematic Completion

  • Does the schematic pass ERC?
  • Is there a way to power the board?
  • Is there a way to program any MCUs on the board?
  • Are all MCUs on the board clocked (if required)?
  • Are required bypass capacitors included?
  • Are required test points included?
  • Is there a way for the user to receive status information (like LEDs)?

PCB Completion

  • Is the DRC engine set up to match the board house being used?
  • Does the board pass DRC?
  • Are all connectors set up so that they won't interfere with eachother?
    • Do a physical mockup if required to make sure everything fits in properly.
  • Will the test points be easy to get to once the board is stuffed?
  • Are all sharp bends mitered?
  • Are all high-speed signals properly laid out?
  • Is the ground plane set up properly?
  • Are QFN/DFN/high-power parts properly thermally laid out?
  • Will the board plug into a standard 0.1" perfboard/breadboard (if applicable)?