Printed Circuit Board Design Using Microcomputers

This book is a complete description of how to design printed circuit boards (PCBs) using IBM or Macintosh personal computers. The recent release of powerful PC-based software packages for PCB design means that more engineers design their own PCBs instead of having the design work done by a highly-paid specialist. New simulation software covered in the book also allows designers to simulate the performance of a proposed PCB. Techniques for troubleshooting designs and ensuring that the finished design is cost-effective and easy to manufacture are also presented.