Course Overview

The design of printed circuit boards is becoming more and more difficult. Designers need to be able to balance conflicting requirements. Nowadays the circuit board itself is more than a simple interconnection medium, it is a fundamental part of the design.

For companies designing circuit boards the ability to consider key aspects of both design and manufacturing early in the design phase leads to faster product development cycles, decreases time to market and gives key competitive advantages.

The PCB Foundation Course provides the basic building blocks necessary for success with the design of modern circuit boards.

Next course: 8th - 12th September

  Download the Course Brochure (PDF)

General Course Synopsis

- Concepts
- Board construction
- Design software
- PCB component placement techniques
- PCB routing techniques
- Postprocessing techniques
- Workshop
- PCB manufacturing overview
- PCB testing overview
- PCB documentation
- Future PCB technologies
- Exotics

"The foundation course has given me the essential back ground and key design criteria to start to design PCBs."

GS, Development Engineer, TT Electronics

By attending the course you will

• Appreciate how a PCB is made and understand the variations in construction.
• Familiarise yourself with the seemingly endless terminology and jargon.
• Evaluate the key aspects of design software and how to get the most from it.
• Gain hands-on experience of different PCB routing and placement techniques.
• Establish the important requirements of PCB manufacture.
• Become aware of the implications of PCB testing.
• View sample assembly drawings and become aware of the information flow between design and manufacturing.
• Investigate the future technology trends that will impact on PCB design in the 21st Century.

Who is the course aimed at?

Covering from fundamentals up to intermediate-level subjects, the PCB Foundation Course is ideal for anyone wishing to gain a good grounding in PCB design and manufacturing. Delegates may be electronics engineers new to PCB design, mechanical engineers wishing to train as PCB designers, electronics technicians and/or production/test engineers requiring understanding of PCB design. While useful, no previous knowledge of electronics or printed circuit board design is required.

Course format

Intensive 5-day (9:30-16:30) tutor-led training. Includes comprehensive delegate notes, glossary of terms and useful web site addresses.

High quality audio-visuals and real-world examples are used to illustrate key points.

The course has been designed to be independent of company size, strategy and working practices. There is no bias towards any computer-aided design software on this course and indeed the hands-on workshop is performed without any computers at all. 

Pricing & accompaniments

Our PCB Design Foundation course costs £1200 per delegate (excl. VAT). Price includes a comprehensive set of delegate notes plus refreshments and a buffet lunch (Please advise us if you have any special dietary requirements)

Terms and conditions

Our training courses are governed by a specific set of terms and conditions which cover a number of important issues like payment and cancellation. Please read these prior to attending the course. A copy of the terms and conditions may be found here.

The challenge

• Technology is getting smaller, faster, cheaper.
• Time to market is critical to success.
• Recruiting skilled staff is becoming a major problem.
• Critical company procedural knowledge is "stored" in key individuals.
• The educational system provides graduates with knowledge "peaks" rather than a balanced understanding of the real world.
• PCB design is overlooked by companies using FPGA or ASIC technology without an appreciation that the device must be placed on a board.

Where is the course held?

The PCB Foundation Course is held at the Stone House Hotel in Staffordshire. Courses are limited to a maximum of ten delegates so please call to check dates and availability.

On site and customised courses for larger customers may be arranged.

For more information free phone: 00800 776776 66 or email: training@eda.co.uk

How do I book my place? Please complete the booking form and fax it back to us on 01920 872 615

Alternatively download the course brochure here (PDF)

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