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What are Gerber files used for?

Gerber is a standard electronics industry file format used to communicate design information to manufacturing for many types of printed circuit boards.

Because electronic engineers and PCB engineers have different understandings of PCB, the Gerber file converted from PCB Factory may not be what you want. For example, you define the parameters of components in PCB files during design, and you don't want these parameters to be displayed on the finished PCB. Without your explanation, the PCB factory keeps these parameters on the finished PCB. This is just an example. If you convert PCB file to Gerber file, you can avoid this kind of event. There is also in order to protect their own labor results are not stolen, the company's secrets are not stolen.

What is Gerber x2?

Gerber X2 is a direct and advanced evolution of the existing Gerber RS-274X standard and adds a large range of additional data for PCB fabrication and assembly.

The Gerber format makes it possible to improve the Gerber stream by attaching its properties to Gerber files. This additional information provides designers with more insight and can be used to create custom circuits for various purposes. Any quality circuit board has many unique parts and components. Every aspect of the board plays a unique role in its functions, and those who create custom designs for their customers need to have a firm grasp of how to model according to unique specifications. While 3D imaging and mapping have proven valuable in helping designers create the vision customers need for their products, Gerber x2 can provide more valuable insight into any given image. The added data can be regarded as "metadata", which enables designers to get more accurate guidance when creating custom boards.

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