COURSE CURRICULUM

From PCB basics to professional implementation.

A structured curriculum built around the real engineering sequence: requirements → schematic → placement → routing → verification → manufacturing.

Core modules

Module 01 — PCB FundamentalsPCB layers, footprints, symbols, nets, design rules, board terminology and manufacturing basics.

Module 02 — Schematic DesignHierarchical thinking, component selection, power trees, interfaces, connectors and schematic quality checks.

Module 03 — Footprints & LibrariesFootprint selection, custom footprints, datasheet verification and library management.

Module 04 — Placement StrategyFunctional partitioning, critical components, decoupling, connectors, thermal and mechanical constraints.

Module 05 — PCB RoutingPower routing, signal routing, ground strategy, differential pairs, high-speed awareness and practical constraints.

Module 06 — 2-Layer & Multilayer DesignLayer planning, stack-up concepts, return paths and design considerations for 2–8 layer boards.

Module 07 — DRC / ERC & Design ReviewElectrical checks, clearance errors, unconnected nets, rule configuration and systematic review.

Module 08 — Manufacturing OutputsGerber, NC Drill, BOM, pick-and-place/CPL, fabrication notes and handoff to a manufacturer.

Module 09 — Practical ProjectApply the workflow to a complete board-design exercise with guided review and corrections.

Module 10 — Professional WorkflowDesign organization, revision control habits, documentation, review checklists and client-ready deliverables.

The curriculum teaches engineering principles first, then demonstrates how those principles are implemented in professional EDA tools.