Apparatus and method for file translation

摘要

Methods and apparatuses for modifying a Gerber-compliant data structure that is representative of an existing printed circuit board (PCB) layout are described. This may include obtaining a Gerber-compliant data structure which includes layout information describing the physical layout of a PCB, obtaining modification information representing a modification to the physical layout of the PCB, and automatically modifying the Gerber-compliant data structure to seamlessly incorporate the modification information to create a new electrical connectivity structure for the Gerber-compliant data structure.

主权项

1. A method of modifying a Gerber-compliant data structure that is representative of an existing printed circuit board (PCB) layout, the method comprising:
obtaining a Gerber-compliant data structure, the Gerber-compliant data structure including layout information describing a physical layout of a PCB; obtaining modification information representing a modification to the physical layout of the PCB, wherein the modification information includes modified or additional electrical connectivity information; automatically modifying the Gerber-compliant data structure to create a modified Gerber-compliant data structure that seamlessly incorporates the modification information, wherein the modified or additional electrical connectivity information is incorporated into the Gerber-compliant data structure to create a new electrical connectivity structure for the Gerber-compliant data structure and constructing a PCB utilizing and according to the modified Gerber-compliant data structure.