PCB Layout Review Checklists
This page is meant to provide a list of things that should be checked when reviewing the layout for a PCB. It is the designer’s responsibility to check for ALL of the things below themselves, then assign others to review their layout and ensure the changes required are made before sending the board off to be fabricated.
Specific Layout Sections for Review
General Layout Review Checklists
For each of the following checklists, create an Asana task and assign someone to review the ENTIRE layout adheres to the checklist.
Design-For-Manufacture (JLCPCB)
Ensures the PCB layout is in line with the capabilities of JLCPCB. If the board will be manufactured elsewhere, this section should be modified to fit the manufacturer’s capabilities. The capabilities of JLCPCB are listed here: PCB Manufacturing & Assembly Capabilities - JLCPCB
When reviewing this section, instead of checking everywhere on the board, just make sure the design rules match what is on the manufacturer’s website, and the Design Rule Check reports no violations. Ensure the following sections are OK in the design rules:
General Guidelines
General things to double check when reviewing the layout.