ELECTRONIC PROTOTYPING:

FROM IDEA TO PCB AND

SOLDERING
An Introduction
Contents 1 Introduction

2 Steps for Electronic Prototyping

3 Softwares To use

4 Types of soldering

5 Hands-on software experience

6 Q&A
 Introduction
Electronic prototyping is the foundational
process that bridges the gap between
conceptualizing an electronic device and
bringing it to life. It's the crucial first step in
turning an idea into a functional hardware
prototype. In this introduction, we'll explore the
fundamental concepts of electronic prototyping,
its significance in various industries, and why
it's an essential skill for engineers, hobbyists,
and innovators alike.
 fundamental steps of electronic
prototyping:
Conceptualization PCB Fabrication
and Planning

Schematic Design Component Assembly

PCB Design
Conceptualization
and Planning:
it’s the initial stage of electronic
prototyping, where you define the
scope and direction of your project. It
involves laying the foundation for your
electronic prototype by clarifying your
goals, conducting research, and
evaluating the feasibility of your idea.
Here's a breakdown of this crucial
phase:
Schematic Design
its a critical phase in electronic
prototyping where you create a
schematic diagram that represents the
electrical connections between the
components in your project. This visual
representation serves as the blueprint
for your electronic circuit. Here are the
key steps and considerations for this
phase:
 Softwares For Secmatic design

KiCad: Eagle (Autodesk Altium Designer:

Eagle):
FREE FREE Paid

OrCAD: Proteus: EasyEDA:

Paid Paid FREE

 PCB DESIGN
its the process of creating the layout
and physical design of a printed circuit
board (PCB) that accommodates
electronic components and provides
the necessary electrical connections. It's
a crucial step in the development of
electronic devices. Here's an overview of
the PCB design process:
 PCB Fabrication
its the process of manufacturing printed
circuit boards (PCBs), which are
essential components in electronic
devices. PCBs provide the physical
support structure for electronic
components and the electrical
connections between them. The
fabrication process involves several
steps to create a functional PCB.
Pcb Fabrication
Component Placement
Also known as PCB assembly
(PCBA), is the process of populating
a printed circuit board (PCB) with
electronic components and
soldering them in place. This phase
follows PCB fabrication and is a
crucial step in transforming the
bare PCB into a functional
electronic device.
 Types of soldering
Through-Hole Soldering Surface-Mount Device

Through-Hole Soldering is a Surface-Mount Device (SMD)

traditional soldering Soldering is used for
technique used for components that are
components with wire leads mounted directly onto the
that pass through holes in surface of the PCB without
the PCB. It's commonly used leads passing through holes.
for components like SMD components have
resistors, capacitors, diodes, small, flat contacts on their
and through-hole integrated undersides.
circuits.
Through-Hole Soldering:
Surface-Mount Device
 PCB Manufacturers
1 PCBWay 4 Advanced Circuits

2 JLCPCB 5 Eurocircuits

3 Elecrow 6 Sunstone Circuits

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