Hi Matthew,
Try the PCIF web site www.pcif.org.uk. They have a number of publications
including a  CD Rom "Albert - Cost effective manufacture by design". That
might be a good place to start.
Geoff Layhe
www.lamar-uk.co.uk

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> From:         Matthew
> Lamkin[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To:     TechNet E-Mail Forum.;Matthew Lamkin
> Sent:         12 March 2001 08:21
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      [TN] Tips wanted for my first multilayer board?
>
> Hello everyone,
>  At last, my employer has decided that on my next board I can go past the
> normal 2 layer restriction that
> I normally have. (I've been waiting for this for years!)
> The board will have amongst its components a MQFP208, and be a very tight
> fit given the number of components
> on it and where it is to fit (but then theyre all like that ar'nt they!).
>
> Anyhow, the boss is letting me have... wait for it... 4 layers to use.
> Now this may not be in the same league as all you guys doing 12-16 layers
> etc, but I gotta start somewhere.
>
> Where do I start?
>
> Ok say I got the SMT components all placed on one side, are there any
> suggestions or tips that you multilayer experts
> can give me for designing with 4 layers?
> I've got  funny feeling that I cannot get a power/groundplane on the
> inside.
> I've been advised to steer clear of blind via's and have them all the way
> through.
>
> Are there any websites with multi layer info on?
> Cheers - Matthew Lamkin.
>
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