PCB Design Lab Setup
Schematic to Manufactured Board — End-to-End PCB Engineering
Complete PCB design and prototyping lab for 20 students. Covers EDA schematic capture, PCB layout, manufacturing files, SMD soldering, testing, and high-speed/RF design concepts.
Choose Your Package
All packages designed for 20 students — scalable on request
Starter
Soldering benches and EDA software for every student
- Soldering station (temp-controlled) × 20
- PCB holder / helping hands × 20
- Digital multimeter × 20
- SMD + THT component kit × 20
- Magnifying loupe (10×) × 20
- ESD mat + wrist strap × 20
- Bench power supply × 10
Standard
In-house prototyping with CNC PCB mill and reflow oven
- Everything in Starter
- CNC PCB Milling Machine (Roland/LPKF) × 1
- Reflow Oven (T-962A) × 1
- Hot air SMD rework station × 4
- Oscilloscopes 4-ch × 4
- PCB inspection microscope × 2
- LCR meter × 3
Professional
RF design, impedance analysis and automated optical inspection
- Everything in Standard
- Vector Network Analyzer (NanoVNA/Copper Mountain) × 2
- TDR impedance analyzer × 1
- Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) system × 1
- PCB X-ray viewer × 1
- Altium Designer seats × 5
- EMC pre-compliance test kit × 1
Equipment List
Complete equipment for 20 students — varies by selected package
| Equipment | Qty | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature-Controlled Soldering Station | 20 units | Hakko FX-888D style, 70W, 200–480°C PID, ESD-safe, chisel + fine tip |
| Hot Air SMD Rework Station | 4 units | 600W, 100–500°C, 120L/min airflow, nozzle set |
| PCB Holder / Panavise | 20 units | 360° rotation, tilts 0–45°, holds up to 25×25cm board |
| Magnifying Lamp (5× + 10×) | 10 units | LED ring light, desk clamp, 5× Fresnel lens, 2× magnifying zone |
| Solder Wire + Flux + Braid | 20 sets | 60/40 & lead-free solder, rosin flux pen, desoldering braid 2.0mm |
Software & Tools
Included software stack — licensed for each student workstation
KiCad 7
FreeProfessional PCB EDA — schematic, layout, 3D preview, Gerber export
EasyEDA / LCEDA
FreeOnline schematic and PCB design, JLCPCB integration
LTspice XVII
FreeAnalog + mixed-signal SPICE simulation
Altium Designer
StudentIndustry-standard PCB EDA — HDI, constraint manager, 3D
Fusion 360 Electronics
StudentPCB design with full mechanical enclosure integration
Ansys SIwave (demo)
StudentSignal integrity, power integrity, EMC analysis
Curriculum Modules
6 modules from Beginner to Advanced — typically covered in one academic semester
Duration: 2 weeks
- KiCad schematic editor
- Reading datasheets
- Component footprints
- ERC (Electrical Rules Check)
What Makes This Lab Complete
In-house PCB prototyping from design to physical board
Soldering stations + reflow oven + hot air rework
SMD and through-hole assembly skills
Industry EDA tools: KiCad, Altium Designer
High-speed and RF PCB design modules
End-to-end: schematic → fabrication file → manufactured board
Infrastructure Requirements
What your institution needs to provide before installation
Room Size
Minimum 700 sq ft — 20 soldering benches + prototyping machine area
Ventilation
Fume extraction mandatory — soldering fume extractor at each bench or central exhaust system
ESD Control
Full ESD flooring or grounding mats at all workbenches; ionizer fans recommended
Power
20× 5A outlets (per bench) + 30A circuit for reflow oven + 20A for PCB mill
Chemical Storage
Ventilated cabinet for flux, IPA, PCB chemicals (UV photoresist, etchant); fire-rated if using chemical etching
Setup Process
Consultation
Our team reviews your space, budget and learning objectives to recommend the right package.
Procurement
We source all equipment, verify quality and arrange delivery to your institution.
Installation
Our engineers set up all hardware, networking, software and test every workstation.
Training
Faculty training session included — start teaching from day one with our curriculum guide.
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For PCB Design Lab Setup — 20 students