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EAGLE - PCB Design

This document discusses PCB (printed circuit board) design and the software EAGLE. It explains that a PCB is needed to physically construct a circuit design and contains copper traces that connect components. EAGLE is introduced as easy to use and capable PCB design software ideal for small to medium projects. Basic steps for creating a simple PCB design in EAGLE are outlined, starting with creating a new board and adding/connecting components.

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EAGLE - PCB Design

This document discusses PCB (printed circuit board) design and the software EAGLE. It explains that a PCB is needed to physically construct a circuit design and contains copper traces that connect components. EAGLE is introduced as easy to use and capable PCB design software ideal for small to medium projects. Basic steps for creating a simple PCB design in EAGLE are outlined, starting with creating a new board and adding/connecting components.

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EAGLE PCB Design

A schematic or a circuit diagram is only a technical representation of a circuit


design. However for actually constructing a circuit design into a physical board a
PCB (Printed Circuit Board) is needed. A PCB is the base on which the different
components are placed and soldered. The PCB contains copper traces or tracks that
establish connection between the components placed on the board. The following
picture shows a just a PCB and a PC with components placed and soldered in it.

Before a PCB can be physically fabricated it has to be designed to decide


where all the components will be placed and arranged and how the PCB traces will
connect the different components. This process is called PCB design.
There are different software available that can be used for PCB design. EAGLE
(Easily Applicable Graphical Layout Editor) is one such software created by the
company called CADSOFT. EAGLE is a easy to use yet very capable software for PCB
design. Hence it is the ideal choice for small to medium projects including student
projects.
The following steps show the creation of a simple PCB design, beginning with
the next step which is to start EAGLE

2. Start a new PCB design by selecting board from the File>>New menu.

3. Start adding components to the design using the add button.

4. Connect the components using the Signal command, to establish the connection
between them.

5. Draw the copper trace using Route command for small boards and use auto
router for complicated designs.

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