Frank;
 
The best place to go for 'formal' training in PCB design principles is The Copper Connection in Santa Clara Ca. www.copperconnection.org. Then, there is the issue of the CAD package. A specific CAD package must be selected and learned as well. Personally, I've been used the PADS layout tool for 15+ years and I am still learning new things. If you have access to a CAD design platform, GREAT! If not, for your purposes, I'd go with the cheapest thing you can find just to get familiar with the design process.
 
Denis Lefebvre, C.I.D.
Senior PCB Designer
408-542-3832
Finisar Corporation
1308 Moffett Park Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
www.finisar.com <http://www.finisar.com/> 
 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Conti [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2002 8:00 AM
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Subject: [TN] pcb design




Good morning

    I've been building bare boards for 18 years and would like to learn more about PCB design, hopefully to make my job and yours a little easier. Any suggestions on a good place to start (classes, books, online, etc.) would be appreciated.


Thanks in advance  


Frank