Phil's Lab PCB Design Tutorials - Beginner to Advanced Learning Path

BEGINNER LEVEL

Start here if you're new to PCB design and electronics

Fundamental Concepts

• How To Read A Datasheet - Phil's Lab #123
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• How To Learn PCB Design (My Thoughts, Journey, and Resources) - Phil's Lab #87
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• PCB Traces 101 - Phil's Lab #112
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• PCB Vias 101 - Phil's Lab #77
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• PCB Silkscreen & Solder Mask 101 - Phil's Lab #133
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Basic Circuit Theory

• RC Low-Pass Filter Deep-Dive - Phil's Lab #118
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• RC High-Pass Filters Explained - Phil's Lab #122
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• Op Amp Theory and Design - Phil's Lab #53
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• Rise & Fall Times (Basics & Measurement) - Phil's Lab #145
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Getting Started with Design Tools

• KiCad Controlled Impedance Traces (e.g. 50Ω) - Phil's Lab #3
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• KiCad STM32 Hardware Design - An Overview in 20 Minutes - Phil's Lab #15
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• Symbol and Footprint Creation | Altium Designer - Phil's Lab #31
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• EasyEDA Quick Look | FTDI USB-to-UART Converter PCB - Phil's Lab #23
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Simple PCB Projects

• How To Design a Breakout Board | JLCPCB | Altium Designer - Phil's Lab #35
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• KiCad Breakout Board Design (STM32 + Sensor) - Phil's Lab #36
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• Single to Split Rail DC Power Supply Design | KiCad and JLCPCB Assembly - Phil's Lab #10
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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Build upon basics with more complex designs

PCB Design Fundamentals

• 2-Layer PCB Design Tips - Phil's Lab #137
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• How To Improve Your PCB Designs (Common Mistakes) - Phil's Lab #18
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• PCB Stack-Up and Build-Up - Phil's Lab #56
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• PCB Design for Manufacturing Tips (DFM) - Phil's Lab #40
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• How To Get Your PCB Manufactured & Assembled - Phil's Lab #94
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Interface Design

• I2C Hardware & PCB Design - Phil's Lab #132
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• SPI Hardware & PCB Design - Phil's Lab #134
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• PCB & Schematic Tip: Net Ties - Phil's Lab #69
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• Schematic Tips & Tricks - Phil's Lab #62
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Power Supply Design

• LDO Regulator Hardware Design - Phil's Lab #105
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• Switching Regulator PCB Design - Phil's Lab #60
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• Boost Converter Design & Sizing - Phil's Lab #113
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• Boost Converter PCB Design - Phil's Lab #106
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Microcontroller Projects

• KiCad 6 STM32 PCB Design Full Tutorial - Phil's Lab #65
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• STM32 PCB Design - Complete Walkthrough - Altium Designer & JLCPCB - Phil's Lab #41
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• Altium STM32 Hardware Design - An Overview in Under 20 Minutes - Phil's Lab #38
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• KiCad RP2040 Module Carrier Board Design - Phil's Lab #29
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• Raspberry Pi RP2040 Hardware Design | Altium Designer | JLCPCB - Phil's Lab #28
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Audio Projects

• Headphone Amplifier Design | NE5532, KiCAD, Baxandall Volume Control - Phil's Lab #24
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• Headphone Amplifier Design (V2) | NE5532 - Phil's Lab #61
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• Guitar Boost Pedal Design - Phil's Lab #74
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• DIY Guitar Push-Pull Boost Design - Phil's Lab #79
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• Solid-State Power Amplifier Design for Guitar - Phil's Lab #12
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ADVANCED LEVEL

Complex designs requiring solid foundation

High-Speed Design

• High-Speed PCB Design Tips - Phil's Lab #25
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• PCB High-Speed Delay Matching - Phil's Lab #110
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• Differential Pairs - PCB Design Basics - Phil's Lab #83
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• USB High Speed Routing (ULPI, Delay Tuning) - Phil's Lab #67
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• PCB Crosstalk Basics (Tips & Tricks) - Phil's Lab #156
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Termination and Signal Integrity

• Parallel Termination Basics - Phil's Lab #119
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• Series Termination Basics - Phil's Lab #121
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• Series Termination Resistor Selection (Practical Demo) - Phil's Lab #155
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• PCB Design for EMI & SI - Phil's Lab #64
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Mixed-Signal Design

• Mixed-Signal Hardware/PCB Design Tips - Phil's Lab #88
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• Mini 6-Layer Mixed-Signal Hardware Design Walkthrough - Phil's Lab #78
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• Mixed-Signal Hardware Design Overview | Audio SoM | STM32 & Altium - Phil's Lab #45
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• Mixed-Signal PCB Design Course Preview & JLCPCB 6-Layer Assembly - Phil's Lab #16
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Advanced Component Design

• Capacitor Hardware Design Basics (MLCC) - Phil's Lab #114
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• Capacitor Measurement and Modelling Basics (Bode 100) - Phil's Lab #150
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• Ceramic Capacitor DC Bias Effects & Measurement - Phil's Lab #152
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• Inductor Hardware Design Basics (+Measurement & Modelling) - Phil's Lab #160
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• 2-Port Shunt-Through Impedance Measurement Basics - Phil's Lab #151
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Specialized Designs

• ESD Protection Basics - TVS Diode Selection & Routing - Phil's Lab #75
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• Thermal PCB Design Tips - Phil's Lab #93
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• BGA PCB Design Tips - Phil's Lab #95
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• QFN PCB Design Tips & Tricks - Phil's Lab #144
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• Aesthetic PCB Design Tips - Phil's Lab #84
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• PCB Design Final Touches (Tips & Checklist) - Phil's Lab #131
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RF and Antenna Design

• Practical RF Hardware and PCB Design Tips - Phil's Lab #19
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• ESP32 + PCB Antenna Hardware Design Tutorial - Phil's Lab #90
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• PCB Chip Antenna Hardware Design - Phil's Lab #139
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• KiCad STM32 + RF + USB Hardware Design - Phil's Lab #5
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Advanced Interface Design

• USB-C Power Delivery Hardware Design - Phil's Lab #104
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• USB Hub Design Walkthrough - Phil's Lab #86
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• USB Headphone Amplifier Design Walkthrough - Phil's Lab #101
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• Gigabit Ethernet Hardware Design - Phil's Lab #143
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EXPERT LEVEL

Cutting-edge and specialized applications

FPGA and SoC Design

• FPGA & SoC Hardware Design - Xilinx Zynq - Schematic Overview - Phil's Lab #50
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• FPGA/SoC + DDR PCB Design Tips - Phil's Lab #59
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• Interfacing FPGAs with DDR Memory - Phil's Lab #115
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• FPGA + PCIe Hardware Accelerator Design Walkthrough (DDR3, M.2, ..) - Phil's Lab #82
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• Zynq Ultrascale+ Hardware Design (Schematic Overview) - Phil's Lab #116
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• FPGA/SoC SD Card + PetaLinux (Zynq Part 6) - Phil's Lab #135
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Complex System Design

• M.2 System-on-Module Hardware Design - Phil's Lab #107
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• SDRAM Hardware & Firmware Tutorial (STM32) - Phil's Lab #80
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• ESC Hardware Design - Phil's Lab #66
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• Audio Processor Prototype Hardware Design - Phil's Lab #57
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• Class D Audio Amplifier Hardware Design - Phil's Lab #125
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Advanced Projects

• KiCad 7 STM32 Bluetooth Hardware Design (1/2 Schematic) - Phil's Lab #127
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• KiCad 7 STM32 Bluetooth Hardware Design (2/2 PCB) - Phil's Lab #128
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• STM32 + LCD Display (FMC) Firmware Tutorial - Phil's Lab #146
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• IMU + USB-to-UART Pmod PCB for FPGA | KiCad + Giveaway - Phil's Lab #26
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• Miniature PCB Design | STM32 + Magnetometer + CAN | Altium - Phil's Lab #22
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Creative Applications

• Making Enclosure Panels Using PCBs - Phil's Lab #102
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Course Materials

• Advanced Digital Hardware Design (Course Release) - Phil's Lab
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• Course Release - Mixed-Signal Hardware Design with KiCad - Phil's Lab #44
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• KiCad STM32 + USB + Buck Converter PCB Design and JLCPCB Assembly (Update) - Phil's Lab #11
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📚 Learning Tips:

1. Start with Beginner level even if you have some experience - fundamentals are crucial
2. Practice each concept with your own projects before moving to the next level
3. Build actual PCBs for the projects you find most interesting
4. Focus on one area at a time (e.g., complete all power supply videos before moving to RF)
5. Revisit earlier videos as you advance - you'll understand more each time

🔗 Quick Access:

• Total Videos: 91 tutorials
• Estimated Total Learning Time: 50-60 hours
• Creator: Phil's Lab YouTube Channel
• Best For: Electronics engineers, PCB designers, hardware enthusiasts

📝 Progress Tracking:

Create checkboxes in your PDF reader or print this document to track your progress through each section!ifier Hardware Design - Phil's Lab #125

Advanced Projects

• #73 - KiCad 7 STM32 Bluetooth Hardware Design (1/2 Schematic) - Phil's Lab #127
• #74 - KiCad 7 STM32 Bluetooth Hardware Design (2/2 PCB) - Phil's Lab #128
• #85 - STM32 + LCD Display (FMC) Firmware Tutorial - Phil's Lab #146
• #51 - IMU + USB-to-UART Pmod PCB for FPGA | KiCad + Giveaway - Phil's Lab #26
• #55 - Miniature PCB Design | STM32 + Magnetometer + CAN | Altium - Phil's Lab #22

Creative Applications

• #10 - Making Enclosure Panels Using PCBs - Phil's Lab #102

Course Materials

• #6 - Advanced Digital Hardware Design (Course Release) - Phil's Lab
• #42 - Course Release - Mixed-Signal Hardware Design with KiCad - Phil's Lab #44
• #61 - KiCad STM32 + USB + Buck Converter PCB Design and JLCPCB Assembly (Update) - Phil's Lab #11

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