Title :
Design for manufacture
Author :
Pennino, Thomas P. ; Potechin, J.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Lab., Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
The application of the design for manufacture (DFM) approach to the design of printed circuit boards is discussed. A system of design rules is used to ensure that designs meet manufacturing-related needs. The rules capture the requirements of factory processes, so that the needs of manufacturing are considered automatically in the design process. Further, they are flexible, and can be easily adapted to the requirements of different products, factories, and manufacturing processes. Bare-board testing and in-circuit test audits are run to ensure that the board will be testable after fabrication and assembly.<>
Keywords :
assembling; design engineering; manufacturing processes; printed circuit manufacture; printed circuit testing; PCB; assembly; design for manufacture; design process; design rules; fabrication; factory processes; manufacturing processes; printed circuit boards; testing; Assembly; Circuit testing; Copper; Design for manufacture; Fabrication; Manufacturing processes; Power generation; Printed circuits; Production facilities; Software tools;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
