Pcb checklist

before routing

• make sure SMD pads do not fall into the route path. would like 5 mils from the board edge.
• make sure that edge pads and mouse bites are not adjacent.
• use better DFM to verify there are no stubs
• make sure that mounting holes to not have traces routed to them. possibly at a note that holes with targets are non-plated
• turn on layer 8, the assembly, and mask layers and remove unwanted text.
• for the board outline, use 2 mill on the board layer
• for route and retain use the title layer (60 mills wide)
• typically place 5 mounting holes of 10/20 spaced at 20 mills.

during panalization

• shrink mounting hole pads to just larger than the hole
• view assembly and mask layers; verify there is no small text
• look at silk layers for small text

README FILE

* vias that connect top-bottom side traces must be fully masked.  if necessary, please run the mask process twice to make sure there is no exposed copper.

* Holes with targets are non-plated mounting holes.