** Learning PCB Design & Layout - Please Help with Basics **

[Angus1000]

What is the best way to learn PCB design and layout? I found what looks like
an awesome course offered at the U. of Wisconsin but it won't be offered until
late spring 2004 at the earliest.

Check it out: http://epdwww.engr.wisc.edu/onsite/courses/eeps20.lasso

Does anyone know of a similar program offered elsewhere in the U.S.? I'm
willing to relocate temporarily to take the course.

Regards,
AD

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[maxfoo]

What is the best way to learn PCB design and layout? I found what looks like
an awesome course offered at the U. of Wisconsin but it won't be offered until
late spring 2004 at the earliest.

Check it out: http://epdwww.engr.wisc.edu/onsite/courses/eeps20.lasso

Does anyone know of a similar program offered elsewhere in the U.S.? I'm
willing to relocate temporarily to take the course.

Regards,
AD

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try this...
http://vulcan.ece.ucsb.edu/ece189/tutorials.html

 

[Brad Velander]

AD,
years ago I had heard of a University offering an Associate degree (2
yr) program in PCB layout and design. It is many years ago and I don't know
what came of it. It was in one of the S.W. states, if I recall correctly it
was probably in one of the following, New Mexico, Arizona or Colorado.
The program that you mention didn't specify a course timetable nor
number of hours on the linked page. Do you know the course length or hours?
With all those topics I hope that it is at least several 100 hours to be
practical and valuable.

 

[Leon Heller]

What is the best way to learn PCB design and layout? I found what looks like
an awesome course offered at the U. of Wisconsin but it won't be offered until
late spring 2004 at the earliest.

Check it out: http://epdwww.engr.wisc.edu/onsite/courses/eeps20.lasso

Does anyone know of a similar program offered elsewhere in the U.S.? I'm
willing to relocate temporarily to take the course.

That course is very specific, and obviously intended for experienced
designers. You won't actually learn PCB design and layout from it.

Leon

 

[Spehro Pefhany]

On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 17:39:11 GMT, the renowned

What is the best way to learn PCB design and layout? I found what looks like
an awesome course offered at the U. of Wisconsin but it won't be offered until
late spring 2004 at the earliest.

Check it out: http://epdwww.engr.wisc.edu/onsite/courses/eeps20.lasso

Does anyone know of a similar program offered elsewhere in the U.S.? I'm
willing to relocate temporarily to take the course.

The various vendors of programs could no doubt help with courses
specific to their offerings. Once you learn to use one effectively,
picking up another is not so difficult. If they are aimed at large
corporations, they will probably not be cheap.

Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany

 

[Angus1000]

I'm not sure about the length of the program. I can't seem to get a straight
answer from the school.

 

[Don K]

What is the best way to learn PCB design and layout? I found what looks like
an awesome course offered at the U. of Wisconsin but it won't be offered until
late spring 2004 at the earliest.

Does anyone know of a similar program offered elsewhere in the U.S.? I'm
willing to relocate temporarily to take the course.

Mentor Graphics offers a free displaced workers program to those who
qualify. http://www.mentor.com/es/dwp/

Most companies choose a PCB software package to standardize on.
You should probably investigate what potential employers in your
area are using.

Don