ABSTRACT
Translating a design from simulation or prototype onto a printed circuit board (PCB) is a necessary step during a product’s life cycle. Available literature focuses on simulation and protoboard prototyping, but it often neglects to address the steps necessary to modify and optimize a prototype for the design specifi c commercial application needs. The implementation of a design of a PCB is a critical step during product development that requires attention to the performance and real estate consequences of PCB layout choices. A poor layout can often lead to unpredictable system behavior, impaired performance, and increased emissions, all of which spell disaster for a product’s time to market.
