Electronics Engineer how-to

How to Review a PCB Layout

Layout reviews prevent respins.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Layout reviews prevent respins. In short: check; check; check, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check footprints.

  2. Check power paths.

  3. Check grounding.

  4. Check high-speed routes.

  5. Run DRC.

  6. Get a peer review.

Safety reminders for electronics engineers

  • Follow electrical safety
  • Use ESD protection
  • Follow export rules
  • Protect classified data

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