Understanding Gerber Files
RS-274X with proper apertures, plus NC drill and an IPC netlist, is the minimum for a clean hand-off.
Layer set
Copper, mask, legend, paste and drill must all be present and named.
Drill files
Excellon/NC with tool sizes, not just holes.
Read-back
A free Gerber viewer catches missing layers before the fab does.
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
- Deliver copper, mask, legend, paste, drill.
- Include tool sizes in drill files.
- View files before release.
