PCB Layout Data
Artwork
- Gerber version 2
- short name: Gerber X2
- developed by Ucamco NV
- Gerber version 1
- short name: Gerber X1
- also known as Extended Gerber, Gerber X or RS-274X (=old historical names)
- developed by Ucamco NV
- CAD data file
- from CadSoft EAGLE
- from KiCAD
- DPF
- Dynamic Process Format
- developed by Ucamco NV
- Standard Gerber
- has become technologically obsolete since June 2014
- also known as RS-274D
- developed by Gerber Systems Corp.
- Artwork means all copper layers, soldermask and legend layers, board outline or mechanical layer, SMD paste layers, carbon layers, peel-off layers, etc.
Drilling
- Gerber (version 2 or version 1)
- Only true drill data, not as drill map
- Excellon (1 or 2) format or Excellon-like format
- plus appropriate tool list (which is normally/ideally embedded as file header)
- Sieb & Meyer format
- plus appropriate tool list (which is normally/ideally embedded as file header)
- DPF
- Only true drill data, not as drill map
Articles about PCB layout data
Gerber data formats: summaryOverview of Gerber data and what will be done with them | |
Data formats: DPFDynamic Process format – part of Ucamco”s Job database structure | |
Drill formats: Excellon and Sieb&MeyerFormats to drive CNC drilling and routing machines | |
Input data requiredData files needed for production of PCBs | |
Eurocircuits preferred data formatsPreferred data files for artwork and drilling | |
File naming suggestionsFile names that let us easily recognise the function of a layer | |
Cadsoft Eagle .brd to Gerber conversion guidelinesLayer conversion rules – how to generate Gerber files | |
Indicating slots and contoursClear indication for a correct processing in production | |
Ten rules to provide perfect data for PCB productionBased on our experience, this asks for your attention |
Useful information for electronics engineers to prepare a PCB order
- Current Eurocircuits design guidelines
- Download our current PCB classification table
- Explore the Eurocircuits guidelines to make panels
- DRC settings and guide lines for CAD packages
- The entire Eurocircuits PCB Glossary explaining names and descriptions
- What do PCB fabricators do with your data before they make your PCB”s White paper
- The PCB production process explained with short movies