In a message dated 08/25/1999 1:14:36 PM Central Daylight Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:
<< I hope this is a valid question for this particular forum.
Recently I have been transferred to the Engineering Department at the
company I have been employed with for over eight years. This is a promotion
for me.
I have an A.S. degree in electronics and started out as a calibration/repair
technician, moved up to Technician supervisor/trainer. I worked in the
manufacturing side for most of my eight years here.
I have been given the challenge to learn PCB layout. I was wondering if
anyone could provide me with some ideas on how to get started. I have
AutoCAD and ORCAD experience, however, I have never performed any PCB
design. My company is currently using Protel for the PCB layout software.
(our former designer relocated, so I do not have the luxury of an
experienced person in-house).
I appreciate any advice you may provide. My boss signed me up with IPC
immediately, so I figure that's a good start.
Dewayne E. Lawson
American Magnetics, Inc.
Oak Ridge, TN USA
423-482-1056 (Ext. 30)
[log in to unmask] >>
Hi Dewayne!
Seeing how you're on this email list, I'm assuming you're on the Designers
Council too. If ya' aren't, I'd sign-up for that. Stay on this list too,
'cause you'll hear about the screw-ups that designers make and how us
manufacturing guys have to deal with em' (hehehe...) 'course your not gonna
be one of those guys, are ya'? (wink,wink...)
I've pasted some stuff from the web page, 'course you could read it
yourself...just go to http://www.ipc.org, then online resouces and databases.
-Steve Gregory-
What Is It?
The IPC Designers Council is an international network of designers. Its
mission is to promote printed board and printed board assembly design as a
profession and to encourage, facilitate and promote the exchange of
information and integration of new design concepts through communications,
seminars, workshops and professional certification through a network of local
chapters.
The goals of the designers council are to improve communications, to provide
designers a greater role in standards development, to improve educational
opportunities for designers and to improve the recognition of the printed
board design profession.
What's In It For Me?
IPC Designers Council provides Designers:
Networking opportunities to solve design problem
Educational programs to expand of your knowledge
Design standards to improve quality of design
Opportunities to search for career developments
Subscription to Designers Council Newsletter where you can learn about the
latest "happenings" in the world of printed circuit board design
Discounted prices for IPC meetings
IPC e-mail forums
Professional Recognition and Certification
Cost effective membership - $50.00 annual dues
Additionally, IPC Designers Council allows CAM Engineers to:
Learn the entire scope of design
Achieve a better understanding of the process enhancements that compliment
the design goals
Develop better interfacing between CAD/CAM to promote Design for
Manufacturability
In turn, IPC Designers Council enables your company to:
Get connected to applicable design information
Keep "higher quality" designers via certification and education
Save money on design by using IPC design standards
How Do I Join?
Individuals can join the IPC Designers Council for only $50. Simply fill out
and submit the application or view the membership application online!
Christine Myrick
IPC
2215 Sanders Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
tel 847/790-5322
fax 847/509-9798
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
##############################################################
TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c
##############################################################
To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in
the body:
To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TECHNET <your full name>
To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TECHNET
##############################################################
Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional
information.
If you need assistance - contact Gayatri Sardeshpande at [log in to unmask] or
847-509-9700 ext.5365
##############################################################
|
