What are Gerber files? Learn about the Gerber format: contents, file types and why it is the standard for PCB manufacturing.
What are Gerber Files?
Gerber files are the standard file format for describing PCB layouts for circuit board manufacturing.
Gerber files are the globally recognized standard format for transmitting PCB layout data. They graphically describe each layer of the circuit board: copper layers, solder mask, silkscreen, drill data and more.
Practical Application
The current format is Gerber X2 (RS-274X). For PCBA manufacturing, a BOM and centroid file are additionally required.
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