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you determine all of the file types you will need to submit for your PCB
order.
Gerber is an open ASCII vector format for printed circuit board design
that shows parts of a board like copper layers, solder mask design, etc.
Many applications can read this format because it simple, has detailed
specifications, and has few bugs because of its wide use and
supports the X2 format will read and identify each item’s function in the
file.
layer image without requiring any external files. It has all the
RS-274-D.
automatically. This makes it well suited for fast and secure data
Soldermask layers
Silkscreen/legend layers
During the PCB layer assignment in our Auto File Verification, you
will have to tell us which gerber file is which layer. This table will
Software: Eagle
drd NC Drill
Software: Orcad
drl NC Drill
ODB++ formats are better for PCB design. Some designers and shops
prefer one format over the other. At Raypcb, we prefer ODB++ formats.
This format was first introduced as ODB, and the “++” was added
file that has all the information pertaining to the circuit board
design.
this format for this reason because one file can consolidate all the
eliminate bugs.
ODB++ Gerber
Gerber files are the standard format used to transfer PCB design
covering:
Advantages of Gerber
data transfer
layout data
Apertures
Primitives
Coordinates
X and Y location
Polarity
Header
CAD Software
CAM Processing
Gerber Export
Gerber Viewers
CAM Tools
Viewer/Editors
validated:
Visual Examination
Gerber Analysis
Test Imports
Frequently Asked
Questions
Here are some common questions about the Gerber file format
for PCBs:
not fully represent PCB data models, and splits data across
separate files.
Standard extensions like .GTL, .GBL, .TXT, and .GM1 identify layer
https://www.raypcb.com/pcb-files-format/