Engineering
PCB layout
Lay out boards so constraints from schematic reviews survive fabrication and assembly.
How we approach PCB layout
PCB layout translates architecture into copper: return paths, via strategies, and plane splits can undo careful analog design if rushed. We enforce placement discipline and review hotspots early.
DFM rules - annular rings, aspect ratios, copper balance - are aligned with your fab and assembly partners to reduce silent yield loss.
Thermal vias and copper pours are coordinated with mechanical heatsinking and TIM strategies.
Related areas in this practice
Layout as a verification asset
Good layout reduces chamber surprises and speeds bring-up.
- Stack-up definitions with material controls and impedance targets.
- Constraint-driven routing with audit checkpoints.
- Testability features - probes, headers, boundary scan - planned in.
Talk with engineers who own the work
Request a technical pass on PCB layout: constraints, risks, and a practical next step with clear assumptions.