Post-processing errors can result in lost production time in addition to a waste of resources and money.

Utilising Gemini's netlist comparing service allows the CAD netlist, generated from your original PCB design file, to be compared to a netlist generated from the Gerber and NC drill manufacturing data ensuring your Gerber file has been created accurately. Any discrepancies can be rectified prior to expensive tooling, circuit board production and component placement. Without `Netlist Compare', Gerber faults can only be identified by chance or after board production.

Typical errors detected

Isolated thermals:
Over-sizing clearance pads at the post-processing stage can cause some power connections to be isolated from the main power net.

Un-routed connections:
Connections or part connections that have not been completely routed as required. Stub routes (where a route stops short of its destination) are common errors.

Split planes:
Ground and power planes are often split using post-processing `tricks'. The data does not reflect the true electrical connectivity of the design.

All the errors found within the design are reported using meaningful CAD references. They may then be confirmed as genuine errors or intentional work-around. The report is easily understandable by PCB Designers and CAD/CAM operators. Manufacturing data can then be rectified before proceeding to circuit manufacture. The final result ensures our boards will be tested back to the intelligent 'design data' netlist.

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