For more information contact Joe Zaccari at joe@stilwellbaker.com
DfX
- Critical signal identification
- High current, high voltage power routing
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Radiated emissions, Radiated immunity, ESD,
Safety concerns
- Thermal management
- Incorporate mechanical needs
- PCB cost goals
- Prepare layout data
- Transfer knowledge to layout designer
Component Engineering
- Environmental compliance, RoHS, REACH
- Product life cycle
- Part number scrub
Layout Engineering
- Component placement
- Critical signal routing
- ASIC escape routing
- Review layout as it progresses to minimize
changes, consult with RE
- Facilitate layout review
- Board outline/Panelization
- Deliver layout package to RE and
Fab/Assembly
Fab & Assembly Coordination
- DFM Verification
- Material selection
- Panelization
- Test point coverage
