Providing clear and detailed PCB design requirements helps our team fully understand the project, offer solutions that meet the client’s needs, and provide accurate quotations. Moreover, having well-defined requirements at the start of the project reduces the number of design revisions and enables faster project completion.

Define Project Functionality and Application Scenarios

It is essential to provide the project’s intended functionality, purpose, and operating environment. This allows us to understand:

a. What the project is meant to achieve

b. What design approach or architecture is required

c. Which components and materials are suitable

If the project details are difficult to describe, providing reference products or examples can greatly help our understanding.

When detailing requirements, consider including:

a. Core functionalities of the PCB (e.g., control, driving, communication, sensing)

b. Operating environment (e.g., indoor/outdoor, temperature range, humidity, vibration)

c. Reliability and lifespan requirements

Specify Design Details

In addition to functionality and usage scenarios, there are certain design-specific details that can impact production, performance, and cost. Providing these upfront helps our team create a solution that aligns with your expectations.

Key details include:

a. Board dimensions and shape

b. Number of layers and stack-up structure

c. Material specifications (e.g., FR4, Rogers, high-frequency laminates)

d. Trace width, spacing, and impedance requirements

If you are unsure or do not have specific requirements for this section, you do not need to provide them—our design team will propose suitable solutions.

Component and Chip Selection

If the PCB design requires specific chips or development boards, please clearly indicate the model numbers. Providing datasheets or technical specifications for these components helps us ensure compatibility and optimal performance.

There may be the following key requirements:

a. Specified package type (e.g., SMD, Through-hole, BGA, QFN, etc.)

b. Compliance with environmental and regulatory standards (e.g., RoHS, REACH, high-temperature tolerance)

c. Restrictions on component height or dimensions

Documentation and File Preparation

For layout projects, please provide:

a. Clear schematic source files, PDFs, or high-resolution images

b. BOM files (if available)

Providing these files helps us quickly verify requirements, plan the layout, and minimize errors.

Clear and complete design requirements help our design team quickly understand the project, select the most suitable design approach, and efficiently carry out the entire design process, ultimately providing better design services to our clients.

If you have any questions about your design, feel free to reach out to PCBWay.