How to generate Gerber files in different software?
A Gerber file is the only connection between a hardware engineer and a PCB manufacturer, so there is a definite way in which the designs are passed on for making the product. While making an order through PCBX, all the design files necessary have to be made available in a cost-effective manner.
With PCBX, you can rest assured of high-quality PCB boards at a very low cost. In fact, it is a versatile, comprehensive, and powerful standard RS274X retire design that optimizes every number of PCB layers that are suitable for automated technology.
General Rules Regarding PCBX Uploadation:
Note: When you post your design for PCBX, it is better to use Gerber files in the Gerber RS-274X format.
- File Organization:
Check that all Geber files and the drill file ash are in one roof or packed.
To detail the physical board, the board contour should be included within the files.
Forever altering the means of Gerber RS-274X makes it possible for the use of older systems with lesser data quality than in the new system. This additional manufacturing information significantly reduces the likelihood of errors during the process of producing the PCBs.
- Preparing PCB Gerber Files:
The inclusion of correct extensions for the Gerber files and drill files is important in making the validation procedure easier for the design. Gerber files are saved with different names and extensions as per the different PCB design packages.
PCBX EDA
Note: EDA is a proprietary tool we have developed in-house. If the default-generated files are
Filename | Structure Layout |
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OutGerber-B_Cu.gbl | Bottom Copper Layer |
OutGerber-B_Mask.gbs | Bottom Soldermask |
OutGerber-B_Paste.gbp | Bottom Paste |
OutGerber-B_Silkscreen.gbo | Bottom Silkscreen |
OutGerber-Drill.drl | Drill Layer |
OutGerber-Edge_Cuts.gbr | Edge Cuts |
OutGerber-F_Cu.gtl | Top Copper Layer |
OutGerber-F_Mask.gts | Top Soldermask |
OutGerber-F_Paste.gtp | Top Paste |
OutGerber-F_Silkscreen.gto | Top Silkscreen |
KiCAD
Filename | Structure Layout |
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*-F_Cu.gbr/ *-F.Cu.gbr/ *-F.Cu.gtl | Top Copper Layer |
*-B_Cu.gbr/ *-B.Cu.gbr | Bottom Copper Layer |
*-F_Mask.gbr/ *-F.Mask.gbr/ *-F.Mask.gts | Top Soldermask |
*-B_Mask.gbr/ *-B.Mask.gbr/ *- B.Mask.gbs | Bottom Soldermask |
*-F_Paste.gbr/ *-F.Paste.gbr/ *-F.Paste.gtp | Top Solderpaste |
*-B_Paste.gbr/ *-B.Paste.gbr / *-B.Paste.gbp | Bottom Solderpaste |
*-F_SilkS.gbr/ *-F.SilkS.gbr / *-F.SilkS.gto | Top Silkscreen |
*-B_SilkS.gbr/ *-B.SilkS.gbr / *-B.SilkS.gbo | Bottom Silkscreen |
*-Edge_Cuts.gbr/ *-Edge.Cuts.gbr | Board Outline |
*-Edge.Cuts.gm1 | Board Mechanical Layer |
*-NPTH.drl | Drill None Plated Layer |
*-PTH.drl | Drill Layer |
*-job.gbrjob | __ |
EAGLE
There are several versions of EAGLE, each with unique filename conventions. To prevent any confusion, we provide three distinct sets of naming guidelines.
Set 1
Filename | Structure Layout |
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Copper_top.gbr | Top Copper Layer |
Copper_bottom.gbr | Bottom Copper Layer |
Profile.gbr | Board Outline |
Silkscreen_top.gbr | Top Silkscreen |
Silkscreen_bottom.gbr | Bottom Silkscreen |
Soldermask_top.gbr | Top Soldermask |
Soldermask_bottom.gbr | Bottom Soldermask |
Solderpaste_top.gbr | Top Solderpaste |
Solderpaste_ bottom.gbr | Bottom Solderpaste |
Drill_1_16.xln | Drill Layer |
Gerber_job.gbrjob | __ |
Set 2
Filename | Structure Layout |
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xxx.cmp | Top Copper Layer |
xxx.sol | Bottom Copper Layer |
xxx.brd | __ |
xxx.plc | Top Silkscreen |
xxx.pls | Bottom Silkscreen |
xxx.stc | Top Soldermask |
xxx.sts | Bottom Soldermask |
xxx.crc | Top Solderpaste |
xxx.crs | Bottom Solderpaste |
xxx.drd | Drill Layer |
xxx.dri | __ |
xxx.gpi | __ |
xxx.sch | __ |
Set 3
Filename | Structure Layout |
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xxx.toplayer.ger | Top Copper Layer |
xxx.bottomlayer.ger | Bottom Copper Layer |
xxx.internalplane1.ger | Inner Copper Layer |
xxx.internalplane2.ger | Inner Copper Layer |
xxx.boardout.ger | Board Outline |
xxx.topsilkscreen.ger | Top Silkscreen |
xxx.bottomsilkscreen.ger | Bottom Silkscreen |
xxx.topsoldermask.ger | Top Soldermask |
xxx.bottomsoldermask.ger | Bottom Soldermask |
xxx.tcream.ger | Top Solderpaste |
xxx.bcream.ger | Bottom Solderpaste |
xxx.drills.xln | Drill Layer |
Altium
Filename | Structure Layout |
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xxx.gtl | Top Copper Layer |
xxx.gbl | Bottom Copper Layer |
xxx.g1 | Inner Copper Layer |
xxx.gm3 | Board Mechanical Layer |
xxx.gko | Board Outline |
xxx.gto | Top Silkscreen |
xxx.gbo | Bottom Silkscreen |
xxx.gts | Top Soldermask |
xxx.gbs | Bottom Soldermask |
xxx.gtp | Top Solderpaste |
xxx.gbp | Bottom Solderpaste |
xxx.txt | Drill Layer |
Orcad
Filename | Structure Layout |
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xxx.TOP | Top Copper Layer |
xxx.BOT | Bottom Copper Layer |
xxx.IN1 | Inner Copper Layer |
xxx.FAB | Board Outline |
xxx.SST | Top Silkscreen |
xxx.SSB | Bottom Silkscreen |
xxx.SMT | Top Soldermask |
xxx.SMB | Bottom Soldermask |
xxx.SPT | Top Solderpaste |
xxx.SPB | Bottom Solderpaste |
xxx.TAP | Drill Layer |
geda-pcb
Filename | Structure Layout |
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xxx.top.gbr | Top Copper Layer |
xxx.bottom.gbr | Bottom Copper Layer |
xxx.out.gbr | Board Outline |
xxx.topsilk.gbr | Top Silkscreen |
xxx.bottomsilk.gbr | Bottom Silkscreen |
xxx.topmask.gbr | Top Soldermask |
xxx.bottommask.gbr | Bottom Soldermask |
xxx.toppaste.gbr | Top Solderpaste |
xxx.bottompaste.gbr | Bottom Solderpaste |
xxx.fab.gbr | Drill Layer |
xxx.plated-drill.cnc | Drill Layer |
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