Mathew, You can call me if you have any questions from the manufacturers end of it. I can explain to you some of the issues regarding the design rule checks we use to ensure a funtional product. Regards, Mike 815-756-8179 HiTek National -----Original Message----- From: Matthew Lamkin <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Monday, March 12, 2001 2:52 AM Subject: [DC] 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. > >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ >DesignerCouncil Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d >To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in >the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF DesignerCouncil. >To set a vacation stop for delivery of DesignerCouncil send: SET DesignerCouncil NOMAIL >Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives >Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional >information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DesignerCouncil Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF DesignerCouncil. To set a vacation stop for delivery of DesignerCouncil send: SET DesignerCouncil NOMAIL Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------