PCB Manufacturing Process Quiz

What is the first step in the PCB manufacturing process?

• Printing the PCB Design

• Design Review and Engineering Questions

• Designing the PCB

• Printing the Copper for the Interior Layer

What is the function of the substrate in a PCB?

• To carry electrical signals

• To provide core strength and resist breakage

• To protect the copper from short-circuiting

• To show part numbers and logos

Which software is commonly used for PCB design?

• AutoCAD

• SolidWorks

• Extended Gerber

• Eagle

What is the purpose of the solder mask in a PCB?

• To prevent the copper from coming into contact with the environment

• To provide core strength and resist breakage

• To carry electrical signals

• To protect the copper from short-circuiting

What is the role of the silkscreen in a PCB?

• To provide core strength and resist breakage

• To protect the copper from short-circuiting

• To carry electrical signals

• To show part numbers and logos

What is the function of the resist in the PCB manufacturing process?

• To remove excess copper from the PCB

• To align the layers of the PCB

• To protect the copper from short-circuiting

• To harden after exposure to ultraviolet light

What is the purpose of the post-etch punch in the PCB manufacturing process?

• To wash off the board with alkaline

• To examine the inner layer using a computer

• To remove any remaining resist covering the copper

• To align the layers and punch a hole through them

What is the next step after the inner layer automated optical inspection?

• Inner Layer Etching

• Resist Stripping

• Inner Layer Imaging

• Post Etch Punch

What is the final step in the PCB manufacturing process?

• Electrical Reliability Test

• Quality Check and Visual Inspection

• Packaging and Delivery

• Layer Alignment

How many steps are required for producing printed circuit boards?

• 20

• 15

• 25

• 10