Hi all,
I’m working on a relatively simple mixed-signal board (microcontroller + sensors + switching regulator), and I keep finding myself making small routing improvements that then force changes elsewhere.
The board is already electrically correct, passes DRC, and the manufacturer has no issues with the Gerbers.
However, every time I review the layout, I see another opportunity to:
shorten a trace
improve component placement
reduce via count
improve ground return paths
At some point the improvements become marginal, but it’s surprisingly hard to decide where to stop.
I’m curious how experienced Fritzing users decide when a layout is finished enough to send out for fabrication.
Do you have any practical rules of thumb?