A blue Printed Circuit Board (PCB) with many kinds of electronic components mounted on it.

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Basics

The THORS Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Basics course introduces the learner to the broad PCB terminologies and explains PCB technologies, such as board technology and mounting technology. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2

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Course Description

The THORS Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Basics course introduces the learner to the broad PCB terminologies and explains PCB technologies, such as board technology and mounting technology. The course also briefly covers the common component packages available in the industry. Presented in THORS’ highly visual and interactive learning format, this course will equip the learner with a foundational knowledge of a PCB and its related technologies.

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Who will benefit from this printed circuit board (PCB) course?

Quality, manufacturing, engineering, design, testing, purchasing, and sales functions at organizations that require a basic understanding of PCBs.

THORS uses Bloom’s Taxonomy Methodology for our course development

Certificate Awarded for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Basics

Example of certificate awarded upon successful completion of the course.

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Learning Objectives

  1. Define the common PCB terminology.
  2. Identify the different active and passive components.
  3. Explain the various raw materials used in making a single-sided PCB and a multilayer PCB.
  4. Understand the process of a PCB stackup and the need for a PCB stackup.
  5. Recall the different types of boards.
  6. Recognize and define the Through Hole mounted Device (THD) and Surface Mounted Device (SMD) component packages.
A cross-sectional view of a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), showing prepreg, solder mask, copper foil, core, and silkscreen.
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Table of Contents

  1. PCB Terminology
    1. PCB Components
      1. Bare PCB
      2. Trace
      3. PCB Pad
      4. Barrel
      5. Copper Pour
      6. Holes
        1. PCB Mounting Hole
        2. Via Hole
      7. Solder Mask
      8. Silkscreen
      9. Reference Designator
    2. Components Mounted on a PCB
      1. Passive Components
      2. Active Components
        1. Diode
        2. Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)
        3. Transistor
        4. Varistor
      3. Integrated Circuits (ICs)
  2. PCB Technology
    1. Laminate Manufacturing
      1. Raw Materials
      2. Layers
        1. Prepreg
        2. Core
      3. PCB Stackup
    2. PCB Types
      1. Board Technology
        1. Single-Sided PCB
        2. Double-Sided PCB
        3. Multilayer PCB
        4. Rigid PCB
        5. Flex PCB
        6. Rigid-Flex PCB
      2. Mounting Technology
        1. Through Hole Mounted Device (THD)
        2. Surface Mounted Device (SMD)
    3. Component Package
      1. THD Package
        1. Single In-Line Package (SIP)
        2. Dual In-Line Package (DIP)
      2. SMD Package
        1. Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC)
        2. Small Outline J-Lead (SOJ) Package
        3. Quad Flat Package (QFP)
        4. Quad Flat No-Lead (QFN) Package
        5. Ball Grid Array (BGA)
        6. 0805 Package

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