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A representation of the drilling process that is a part of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing.
A representation of the drilling process that is a part of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing.

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Manufacturing

The THORS Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Manufacturing course is designed to provide learners with an overview of PCB manufacturing processes, covering everything from lamination manufacturing to surface finish. 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) Manufacturing course introduces the learner to the PCB manufacturing processes, starting from laminate manufacturing and PCB designing. The course covers common manufacturing processes, such as the patterning process, multilayer PCB manufacturing processes, solder mask application, silkscreen application, and surface finish, followed in the industry. Presented in THORS’ highly visual and interactive learning format, this course will equip learners to broaden their knowledge of PCB manufacturing and its related technologies.

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

Quality, manufacturing, engineering, design, testing, purchasing, and sales functions at organizations that require an understanding of the PCB manufacturing processes.

THORS uses Bloom’s Taxonomy Methodology for our course development

Certificate Awarded for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Manufacturing

Example of certificate awarded upon successful completion of the course.

*upon successful completion

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Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the various processes involved in laminate manufacturing.
  2. Understand the importance of creating and printing a PCB design.
  3. Recognize the processes involved in patterning and their procedures.
  4. Explain the processes required to manufacture a multilayer PCB.
  5. Define the process of solder mask application, silkscreen application, and surface finish.
Traces etched on the outer layer that is a part of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing.
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Table of Contents

  1. Pre-Manufacturing Processes
    1. Raw Material Selection
    2. Laminate Manufacturing Process
      1. Impregnation
      2. Layup
      3. Pressing
      4. Breakdown
      5. Finishing
    3. PCB Designing
      1. Creating Gerber Files
      2. Printing PCB Designs
  2. PCB Fabrication
    1. Primary Processes
      1. Patterning
        1. Resist Coating
        2. Exposing
          1. Photomask Imaging
          2. Direct Imaging
        3. Etching
        4. Resist Stripping
      2. Optical Punch
      3. Drilling
        1. Process
        2. Post-Drilling
          1. Deburring
          2. Desmearing
      4. Plating
    2. Additional Processes for Multilayer PCBs
      1. Inner Layer Patterning
      2. Layer Alignment
      3. Lamination
      4. Outer Layer Patterning
    3. Surface Processing
      1. Solder Mask Application
      2. Silkscreen Application
      3. Surface Finish

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