PCB File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .pcb
Format Type Binary and ASCII
MIME Type N/A
Used By PCB Design Software
Main Purpose Circuit Design Documentation
Contains Layers, Pads, Traces, and Components Information
Support for Multilayer Boards Yes
Editable With Specific CAD Software
Interoperability Can Be Imported/Exported by Various CAD Tools
Standard IPC-2581, Gerber (For manufacturing)
Support for Schematics Specific to CAD Software
File Creation By Export in CAD Software
Library Support Components and Footprints
Design Rule Checking (DRC) Yes
Auto-routing Feature Available in Some CAD Tools
3D Visualization Supported by Some Software
Annotation Layers Yes
Customizable Layers Yes
Support for Blind and Buried Vias Yes