Learner's Module in Technology and

Livelihood Education 10
Electronics Product Assembly and Servicing
(EPAS)
Quarter 1 ● Module 3 - Week 5 & 6

WINIE D. SALO
Developer

Department of Education – Cordillera Administrative Education

Baguio City National High School
Technology and Livelihood Education
EPAS – Grade 10
QUARTER 1 – MODULE 3 - WEEK 5 & 6

DESIGNING AND PREPARING PCB OF A POWER

LESSON 3
SUPPLY

DESIGNING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD OF A POWER SUPPLY

A printed circuit board, popularly called PCB, is a baseboard upon which components are
inserted, mounted and soldered. Its main purpose is to reduce the space and troubleshooting is easy
when problem arises.
The printed circuit board (PCB) has conductors that are thin strip of copper, usually bonded to
a baseboard called substrate. There are two very common substrate materials used in printed circuit,
the phenolic and epoxy plastic
 Printed Circuit Board Etching in actual application, a pattern corresponding to the
connection of the components in the schematic diagram is drawn on the copper side. The drawn
pattern is etched resistant and usually of screen-printing ink or masking tape material.
The PCB, with a drawn pattern on its copper side, is subjected to a chemical process called
ETCHING. In this process, all the the unnecessary copper is dissolved in an etchant solution of Ferric
Chloride while the etch-resist protected pattern is retained and now corresponds to the conductor
pattern or simply the circuit wiring.

THREE (3) CONDITIONS OF SIMPLE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS

The Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is then rinsed thoroughly in water to remove the etchant.
This is followed by application of thinner or other appropriate procedure to remove the etch-resist.
A thin varnish may be applied over the copperfoil pattern to prevent it from oxidizing.
Finally, holes are drilled at approppriate points where component leads will be inserted.

MANUFACTURING OF PRINTED CIRCUITS IN THE COPPER CLAD BOARD

In PCB designing, we should not focus only on the size of the pathways linking to the other
component, but also on the types, kinds, and characteristics of component. Here are the other
considerations needed in PCB designing:
1. PCB size and shape. The PCB must be big enough for the entire component to be mounted or
inserted.
2. Position of the Terminal. Input, output and supply voltage, if possible should be placed
near the border for the purpose of easy troubleshooting or repairing.
3. High Temperature Dissipation. Too much heat is the number one problem of all
components. Wider space is needed so that heat sink can be provided for the components.
This will protect the component from burning up.
4. Accessibility of Components. Components that is adjustable or variable (example:
potentiometer, trimmer resistor or capacitor) should be placed near the border to make the
troubleshooting or minor repair easier.
5. Space for Bolt and Nut. The designer should place an allowance for mounting the PCB
with bolt and nut in securing the entire board to the chassis.
6. Different Types of Circuit Should be Grouped according to its Application.
This will enhance the circuit operation and will prevent it from distortion generated by other
circuit. This is the reason why the circuit of the power supply is far from the audio circuit.
 PREPARING PCB OF A POWER SUPPLY FOR ETCHING
The following resources are needed:
Electronic tools and equipment
Soldering Iron
Desoldering tool
Screwdriver (Flat / and Philip)
Wire stripper / Utility knife
Pliers
Diagonal cutter
long nose plier
High grade magnifying glass with lamp
Cleaning brush
Soldering lead
Cleaning agent
Wires
Stranded Solid
Pre-design Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
Mini drill with drill bit ) with adaptor (+12VDC supply)
Sand paper
Metal polish or eraser
Ruler
AC-DC power supply kit (1.5 – 12 volts variable power supply)
Analog multi tester (voltmeter / VOM)

PROCEDURE IN PREPARING THE LAYOUT DIAGRAM IN THE PCB

1. Prepare the schematic diagram of the circuit.

Circuit Schematic Diagram

2. Arrange the components in a graphing paper to show / illustrate the same design in PCB
lay outing. Note: Actual size of the component should be adapted for component arrangement
and mounting.
 PCB Layout

3. Layout a design/pattern in a piece of paper based from the connections in the

schematic diagram.

Pattern Design / Layout

4. Double-check the connection.

5. Trace the drawn pattern in the cooper side of the PCB, covered by a masking tape, by
using a carbon paper.
6. The use of a high point permanent marker is an alternative to transfer the drawn pattern
in the copper side of a PCB.

CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD PCB DESIGN – 4C’S

1. Clean. It should be clean so that the representation of the schematic diagram is easy to
mark in the PCB.
2. Compressed. Reduce the size of the design to fit in the chassis.
3. Creative in Design. A nice and correct design reflects creativity.
4. Consistency in Component. The components should be well arranged in group.
 K-12 Basic Education Curriculum
ELECTRONICS GRADE 10
T.L.E.
WRITTEN WORKS
(Q1 – WEEK 5 &
6)

Name: Section:

A. Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and write FALSE if the statement is wrong. Write
your answer on the space provided before each number.

1. The PCB must be big enough for the entire components to be mounted where
it is anticipated.
2. To protect the components from burning up, wider space is needed so that heat
sink can be provided for electronic parts or components.
3. Reducing the size of the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) does not belong to the
characteristics of good PCB designing.
4. In preparing the layout diagram in the PCB, double checking the connection is not
required.
5. The main purpose of using a PCB is to reduce the space and
troubleshooting is easy when problem occurs.
6. A hammer is a tool that must be prepared in Printed Circuit Board layouting.
7. Actual size of the components should be adapted for component arrangement
and mounting.
8. Use high point permanent marker in the layout of designs in a PCB of a power
supply.
9. One characteristics of good PCB design is to arrange the components in group.
10. The PCB is composed of a thin copper and a baseboard called substrate.

B. In PCB designing, why does “High temperature dissipation” is a factor that must be taken into
consideration? State your opinion in English or Filipino. Utilize the back page of this Answer sheet
for your answer.

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 K-12 Basic Education Curriculum
ELECTRONICS GRADE 10
T.L.E.
PERFORMANCE TASKS
(Q1 – WEEK 5 & 6)

Name: Section:

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the names of the parts indicated in the pictorial diagram below
of a power supply (1-9) and identify its type (10).

_10. Based on the given circuit, what type of power supply is this?