The team at Gerber Labs consistently works with industry and community publications to provide thought leadership and expertise on different topics.

Below is one of the articles that the team published!

From Idea To Schematic to PCB – The Ultimate PCB Beginners Guide To Make A Prototype Out of Your Idea

Creating a custom printed circuit board design for the first time can be intimidating for some beginners, but it is more straightforward than it may seem. Not so long ago, PCB design had a reputation for exclusivity, with complicated software, expensive order minimums, and manufacturers that were difficult to communicate with. However, many people don’t realize that the printed circuit board industry has undergone a transformation and these barriers are a thing of the past.

Once you are comfortable with your design and bill of materials, you submit your Gerber files to your PCB manufacturer so they can begin printing your custom circuit boards. If you are printing a large order of circuit boards, now is the time to ask to have a prototype board tested to make sure everything functions as it should.