PCB Design Explained Part 2 Izakaya EditionBLOG
PCB Design Explained Part 2 Izakaya Edition
Here’s a fun way a salesperson explains PCB design to someone unfamiliar with it. Hopefully, this helps spark some interest in the topic!
Izakaya Edition
Customer: “What kind of work do you do?”
Salesperson: “I design printed circuit boards.”
Customer: “Designing circuit boards? I’ve heard of them before, but what exactly do they do?”
Salesperson:
“I design PCBs based on circuit diagrams. My job involves determining the placement of electronic components and the width and routing of the conductive traces that connect them. I have to ensure the circuit functions properly while also considering manufacturing constraints and cost efficiency.
Since that might still be a bit abstract, let me give you some analogies.”
| What is Circuit Design? | What is Artwork (PCB Layout) Design? | Reasoning | |
| Physics Edition | Theoretical Physics | Experimental Physics | The process is similar to how theoretical concepts are formulated using mathematical equations and then tested with real-world experiments. |
| Book Edition | Author Writes the Manuscript | Design Work (Book Layout and Page Design) | Just as an author writes a manuscript (or digital text), the book designer chooses fonts, illustrations, photos, and layouts to make the final book readable and visually appealing. |
| Puzzle Edition | Creating Crossword and Sudoku Puzzles | Solving Puzzles | Just like how puzzle solvers must fit the right answers into a predefined structure, PCB layout designers must fit components and connections within design constraints. |
Customer: “Oh, I see! I didn’t really understand just by hearing the word ‘circuit board,’ but these examples make it much clearer!”
This is a great way to explain PCB design as a process of translating logical concepts into physical reality.
Stay tuned for more insights into the world of PCB design!
