TABLE OF CONTENTS There are many important, interrelated factors, considerations, and requirements that influence how printed circuit assemblies (PCAs) are configured. These include, but are not limited to
Application considerations. How the PCA will be used in the end product or system
Performance requirements. What the PCA must achieve, functionally
Interfaces. The relationship and interactivity within the PCA s final installation
Manufacturing and test compatibility. The ability to produce the design as reliable, cost-effective hardware
Cost and schedule constraints. Programmatic requirements associated with budgetary and delivery issues
This chapter serves as a guide to the various parts of this book by listing the sections that specifically address and discuss each of the factors that have a key role in determining how a PCA can be optimally configured.
These include
Use and maintenance of the end product
The PCA s operating environment
Size and weight constraints
Accessibility, safety, and reliability requirements
Design standards
Sections of the book that discuss PCA use, repair, and maintenance include 3.1.1, 3.4, 3.7.3, 4.4.9, 5.5.1, 6.1.3, and 6.7.4.
Sections of the book that deal with environmental concerns include 1.1, 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.3.1, 3.1, 3.1.3, 3.2.3, 3.2.6, 3.3, 3.3.2, 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 3.4.6, 3.5.1, 3.5.6, 3.5.7, 3.6.3, 3.6.4, 3.6.5, 3.6.6, 3.7, 3.7.4, 4.1, 4.1.3, 4.3.6, 4.4, 4.4.8, 4.5, 4.6.5, 5.4, 5.4.4, 5.5, 5.5.2, and 7.3.4.
Sections of the book that address size and weight constraints,
