PCB Panel Design Guidelines 1 by Reliable China Circuit Boards Prototype Prototyping Specialist

PCB Panel Design Guidelines
PCB Prototyping and Medium volume specialist in Shenzhen,China
Why would someone want a PCB array?
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The primary pcb array reason for having your boards delivered is to make automated assembly faster and less expensive. Running an array of boards through a pick-and-place machine is far more efficient than sending them through one at a time. Arrays are also desirable because they allow the addition of tooling rails, tooling holes, and fiducials, all of which help your assembler. Arraying the boards will typically raise the cost of the individual boards. This happens because you can get fewer boards on a production panel when they are in an array versus when they are run as individual boards. Even though the individual board cost will go up, the cost of assembling the boards is less because of the array configuration.
Contact: Jing Song | T +86 755 8693 6426 | E jing@caringcircuit.com | Skype : caringcircuit | www.caringcircuit.com
Why would someone want a PCB array?
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Another reason is the board is too small or shape is irregular, it is not manufacturable, the manufacturer have to add rails and tooling holes on the rails which is easier for pcb production fixing. What's more, many different pcbs share a panel to spread the cost saving every pcb money on set up costs as well as materials. Join different pcbs in Co-op Panel (Bare or Finished) and cut production time.
PCB panel Parameters
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Array An array is combining a single PCB multiple times or different pcb composed to make a larger array of connected boards.Other terms used to describe an array are: panelized, stepped out, palletized and rout and retain. PCB Tooling Rail
Tooling Rails are the frame,border for the array. They provide stability and make it easier to handle the arrays throughout the assembly process. Tooling holes and fiducials are usually added to the tooling rails. The rails could be on all four sides of the array or only on two sides. If you only have it on two sides, then you can usually get a few more pieces up on the panel, which will help the per board cost. Available options for panel borders: 5.00 mm 7.00 mm 10.00 mm 20.00 mm To make a stable panel we propose a minimum border of 2 x 5 mm in X and Y
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Fiducials Fiducials are copper spots on the rails with the same finish as the rest of the board, which aid automated pick-and-place assembly equipment by providing a uniform reference point. The ideal size is .040 and will not be covered with mask to make it easier for assembly equipment to see. Typically, three fiducials are needed on an array and are placed on the rails. Some manufacturers may require fiducials on each individual board as well. However, for the most part, there are pads or other features on the individual boards that can be used to provide additional alignment targets. Tooling Holes Tooling Holes are non-plated holes added to the rails in the four corners to aid in alignment and orientation when assembling the board . They are typically .125" in diameter but can be drilled to your required specification.
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Scoring Scoring or V-cut is making a small V groove along the length of the board where they will be separated. The groove is typically 1/3rd on top, 1/3rd on bottom leaving 1/3rd of the material remaining in place to hold the boards together. The score will be made along the shared board outline. Scoring is performed only parallel to the x- and y-axes, not diagonally. Because scoring runs all the way across the array in a straight line, the board outline should be straight for scored arrays.
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Break-rout tabs If your design has an irregular shape, then tab routing may be required. Break-rout tab arrays will leave a small tab on all four sides of the board attached to the other boards or the rails. Small tabs of material will remain to hold the boards in place. This type of array is not as stiff as the scored array, but can be easier to break apart. Tabs are typically one on each side of every board and usually .050 wide. Our default is to add a 0.1" (2.54mm) gap between the boards to allow the router bit to pass between them. To make separation easier, we can add small non-plated holes to the tabs called mouse bites to perforate the tab. If you desire a smooth edge on your PCBs, these areas will need to be sanded after the boards are removed from the array. The minimum ( and standard) clearance between PCB's for break-routing is 2.00 mm. Any larger value is OK.
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X Outs An X out is when one of the individual boards on the array does not pass the test and is marked out with a marker. Some manufacturers will allow a certain percentage of X outs on the order, while others may require there be no X outs on any of the arrays. By having no X outs, it will make the board cost a little more since the PCB manufacturer may need to make a larger number of arrays in order to meet the order requirements depending on their yields.
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Stencils If we setup the array for you, your assembler will need to receive the arrayed Gerber files so a stencil can be made with the exact spacing of the final design. We will be happy to send you the files but please be aware that we also make stencils! Simply contact your sales rep for more information.If you have any questions, please contact us; we will be glad to assist you with your array!
Thanks for your time!

Jing Song Tel: +86 755 8693 6426 E-mail: jing@caringcircuit.com Skype: caringcircuit
No.12 Building Zhongxing City,Chuangye Road,Nanshan,Shenzhen,China

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Why would someone want a PCB array?

Why would someone want a PCB array?

PCB panel Parameters

PCB panel Parameters

PCB panel Parameters

PCB panel Parameters

PCB panel Parameters

PCB panel Parameters

Thanks for your time!

No.12 Building Zhongxing City,Chuangye Road,Nanshan,Shenzhen,China

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