IPC introduces new learning certificate courses on Printed Circuit Board Design for those interested in circuit board design or for staff members who require a basic knowledge of PCB design. The courses are presented in two sessions, one six-week introduction course and one advanced learning eight-week session. Both courses present practical and theoretical applications for design. The courses are scheduled in the evening for your convenience, flexibility and to minimize conflicts with work schedules. As mentioned, the Introduction to PCB Design courses will be presented in two sessions; The IPC PCB Fundamentals 1 design course will focus on Schematic Capture and the basics of PCB design. The IPC PCB Fundamentals 2 design course will focus on PCB Layout with some advanced ideas from the first course. A certificate of completion will be provided to each person upon successful completion of each course.
Program Description – IPC PCB Fundamentals Schematic Capture – PCB Design 1
In the highly competitive electronics industry, the knowledge and skills of staff directly responsible for schematic capture and design documentation can have a direct impact on successful design implementation and time to market. The online IPC PCB Fundamentals Course is designed to provide the skills necessary to create schematics that accurately capture the design intent and comply with IPC standards for schematic documentation. Taught by an IPC-certified industry expert with 25+ years of experience in the field, the six-week program utilizes interactive webinars, on-demand recorded class sessions, job-specific exercises, and team projects to facilitate mastery of the key concepts required by circuit board designers.
Learning and Performance Objectives
This program is designed to provide circuit board designers with a balanced foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in schematic capture and design documentation. Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Define and create schematic symbols and PCB footprints that comply with applicableIPC Standards
- Create simple schematics for use in simulation and prototyping applications
- Implement industry best practices for:
- Schematic capture
- Hierarchical design implementation
- Documentation
- Parts list generation
- Recognize the trade-offs between the different schematic methodologies and when to use each type
- Assess different component types and attachment methods
- Differentiate when to use each type of component
- Define standard schematic notes
- Apply best practices in negotiating these terms with customers
