PCB/CAD Design – DFM & DFT Considerations
Completed by Jacqueline Chang
March 17, 2026
3 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Explain the importance of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) in PCB design.
Apply PCB rules (trace width, clearance, vias, silkscreen) and optimize placement and routing for manufacturability, soldering, and testing.
Add test-friendly features (thermal reliefs, test points, headers) and validate PCBs with DRC/ERC to generate Gerbers, BOM, and assembly files.
Skills you will gain
- Category: Technical Design
- Category: Electronics Engineering
- Category: Design Software
- Category: Electronic Components
- Category: Hardware Design
- Category: Computer-Aided Design
