How to Design Boards That Work the First Time

Discover essential strategies for designing circuit boards that function correctly on the first iteration in this 57-minute video lecture. Learn to import reference schematics, utilize identical pinouts and connections, construct simple test circuits, and incorporate bypass resistors, pull-ups, and optional components. Master the art of thorough library checks, schematic reviews, and layout verifications. Explore techniques such as paper modeling, reference layout reuse, and adherence to design guidelines. Gain insights on simulation when breaking important rules and visualize the power-up process and prototype testing. Avoid common pitfalls and develop the skills to create reliable, customer-ready board designs from the outset.

Syllabus

Intro
Why this topic?
You may be asking: Why should I listen to this guy?
Import reference schematics
Use the same pinout / connections as in the reference circuit
Build simple test circuits
Add bypass resistors, pull ups & downs, optional components into your schematic
Check, double check and triple check your libraries
Go through schematic check and layout check documents
Take time to browse and check your schematic
Once placement is ready, build a paper model
Reuse reference layout
Read and follow design guides
If, during layout, you have to break important rules, simulate
Imagine what will happen when you connect your board to power. Imagine what you are going to do when you receive your first prototype.
Do not do silly mistakes!