[beagleboard] PCB Layout questions for BBB

2016-01-19 Thread Rob
Hi All, I'm currently modifying RevC / PCB Rev B6 for integration into a custom design. I have a few questions if others could provide input. The design is imported into Altium, and I feel there may be some missed PCB settings during the import. *1. Layer Stackup + Copper thickness* - Are there

[beagleboard] PCB Layout questions for BBB

2016-01-19 Thread Travis Estep
To your first question, I'm not sure about the stackup. Maybe Gerald can weigh in. As for the trace/space tolerances, each manufacturer is different. Some will not even attempt to print the boards, but some will try with the understanding that as you get away from their minimum specs, the yiel

Re: [beagleboard] PCB Layout questions for BBB

2016-01-19 Thread Gerald Coley
PCB shops wil always modify the Gerber files to fit their processes to yield the desire impedance. Therefore the stack ups vary slightly from shop to shop. The specified stack up is in the files supplied. Terardrops are used for added robustness on connector pins that may be stressed during use.