![]() ![]() ![]() The currently used formats are open ASCII formats for 2-D binary images and serve as the unofficial industry standard for PCB design files. Since, there have been two major revisions, X1 and X2. The Gerber format, RS-274-D, for printed circuit board specification was originally introduced in 1980. Fortunately, in PCB design, there is a global language, Gerber files, that is almost universally understood and utilized by PCB manufacturers. This is similar to the confusion that can exist between you and your PCB manufacturer when your design files aren’t in the correct format which can delay your board’s manufacture or result in PCBs that do not meet your requirements. Otherwise, you may wind up spending most of your time in a state of confusion. However, to make the most of the experience, it is great to learn to speak the language. On these trips, it seems like every day is an adventure that ends with greater understanding, an altered palate or new friends. It is always exciting to travel to a new country and explore the culture, sample the food and meet new people.
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