GLENAIR
FAST-TURNAROUND MODELING AND PROTOTYPING Design and Production Process
GLENAIR INTEGRATED PCB/FLEX ENGINEERING
From Concept to Design
The mechanical schematic design process typically takes one of two forms: either the customer presents a fully-realized mechanical design, or as is often the case, the process begins with a “napkin sketch” of the project. Here is an example of just such a rough design that kicked off a rigid-flex circuit assembly development process.
Glenair engineers utilized our Altium software to create a functional and problem-free mechanical design for customer review and modification prior to starting the build.
WIRING DIAGRAM
P1
1 5 8 4 P2
RED 24 AWG WHT 26 AWG GRN 26 AWG BLK 24 AWG BLU 26 AWG YEL 26 AWG DRAIN WIRES VIO 26 AWG ORN 26 AWG
1 5 8 4 9
7 3
10
6 7 3 2
9 10 6
2
Electricals : The next step is to define the electricals. To approximate layer count, we need a wiring diagram “schematic” complete with signal types, currents, and shielding requirements. This is also used to determine ROM pricing. In this project, work to this point was completed in just 3 weeks. With the final design approved, we were ready for production manufacturing.
Validation test requirements : Glenair offers complete generation of PCB/flex fabrication data packages including component-level documentation. Most flex customers specify validation testing as a required part of the documentation package. Tests may include DWV/IR, continuity, impedance (eye pattern), and others.
QwikConnect • July 2022
15
Powered by FlippingBook