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matlab-read-pcb-layoutmatlab-assemble-pcb-layout or the designing skillsmatlab-analyze-emmatlab-assemble-pcb-layout — create the pcbComponent; matlab-analyze-em — validate performance; matlab-optimize-pcb-design — tune if needed| Task | Code |
|---|---|
| Export Gerber files | [A,g] = gerberWrite(pcb, W, {C1,C2}) |
| SMA connector | C = PCBConnectors.SMA_Cinch |
| Edge-launch SMA | C = PCBConnectors.SMAEdge_Samtec |
| PCB service writer | W = PCBServices.OSHParkWriter |
| Customize writer | W.Filename = 'name'; W.CoordUnits = 'mm' |
| RF connector object | rc = RFConnector |
| Design connector for PCB | rc = design(RFConnector, pcb) |
The gerberWrite function generates manufacturing files from a pcbComponent.
p = pcbComponent; % Your designed component
W = PCBServices.OSHParkWriter;
W.Filename = 'my_design'; % Controls output zip/folder name (default: 'untitled')
C1 = PCBConnectors.SMA_Cinch;
C2 = PCBConnectors.SMA_Cinch;
[A, outputPath] = gerberWrite(p, W, {C1, C2});gerberWrite produces a folder of Gerber and drill files:
The A output is a PCBWriter object with export metadata. outputPath is the path to the generated files.
The PCBWriter object controls export settings.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
Design | Struct containing the PCB design data |
Writer | The PCB service writer (output format) |
Connector | Cell array of connector objects |
UseDefaultConnector | Use default connector if none specified |
ComponentBoundaryLineWidth | Outline line width |
PCBMargin | Extra board margin around component (m) |
Soldermask | 'both', 'top', 'bottom', or 'none' |
Solderpaste | Logical — generate solderpaste layer |
Font | Font for text on silkscreen |
Attach standard RF connectors to your exported board.
| Category | Connectors |
|---|---|
| SMA 5-Pad | SMA, SMA_Cinch, SMA_Multicomp |
| SMA Edge-Launch | SMAEdge, SMAEdge_Cinch, SMAEdge_Samtec, SMAEdge_Amphenol, SMAEdge_Linx |
| SMB/SMC | SMB_Johnson, SMB_Pasternack, SMC_Pasternack, SMCEdge_Pasternack |
| MMCX | MMCX_Cinch, MMCX_Samtec |
| IPX/U.FL | IPX_Jack_Lighthorse, IPX_Plug_Lighthorse, UFL_Hirose |
| Coaxial Cable | Coax_RG11, Coax_RG58, Coax_RG59, Coax_RG174 |
| Semi-Rigid | Semi_020, Semi_034, Semi_047, Semi_118 |
Access via PCBConnectors.<type>. All connectors have common properties: Type, Mfg, Part, Annotation, Impedance (default: 50 ohm), Datasheet, Purchase.
5-pad properties: TotalSize, GroundPadSize, SignalPadDiameter, PinHoleDiameter, IsolationRing, VerticalGroundStrips
Edge-launch properties: GroundPadSize, GroundSeparation, GroundPadIsolation, SignalPadSize, SignalGap, SignalLineWidth, EdgeLocation ('north'|'south'|'east'|'west'), ExtendBoardProfile, FillGroundSide
Coax properties: PinDiameter, DielectricDiameter, ShieldDiameter, AddThermals, ThermalsDiameter, ThermalsBridgeWidth
Connectors are placed at feed locations during Gerber export. They define pad footprints and drill patterns.
Writers configure output for specific fabrication services.
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
PCBServices.GerbLookWriter | GerbLook online viewer |
PCBServices.ZofZWriter | ZofZ 3-D Gerber viewer |
PCBServices.AdvancedCircuitsWriter | Advanced Circuits manufacturing |
PCBServices.SeeedWriter | Seeed Studio manufacturing |
PCBServices.OSHParkWriter | OSH Park manufacturing |
Each writer formats Gerber files according to the fab house's naming and layer conventions.
Key PCBServices properties: Filename, CoordUnits ('in'/'mm'), CoordPrecision, CreateArchiveFile, DefaultViaDiameter, UseExcellon, BoardProfileFile, SameExtensionForGerberFiles, PostWriteFcn, Files
% Customize a service writer
w = PCBServices.AdvancedCircuitsWriter;
w.Filename = 'my_antenna';
w.CoordUnits = 'mm';
w.CoordPrecision = [3 4];RFConnector models coaxial connectors (SMA, SMB, etc.) that attach to PCB structures.
rc = RFConnector;
rc.InnerRadius = 5e-4; % Center pin radius
rc.OuterRadius = 1.5e-3; % Outer conductor radius
rc.PinLength = 3e-3; % Pin insertion depth
rc.PinFootprint = 'Taper'; % 'Taper' or 'Circular'
rc.EpsilonR = 1.7341; % Dielectric fill permittivity
rc.Impedance = 50; % Characteristic impedanceAttaching a Connector to a catalog object (e.g., microstripLine) requires IsShielded = true:
m = microstripLine;
m.IsShielded = true; % Required before setting Connector
m.Connector = RFConnector;
show(m);design() auto-tunes connector dimensions to match a PCB object. This requires an FEM-based pcbComponent — catalog objects like microstripLine do not support FEM:
pcb = pcbComponent; % Must be pcbComponent with SolverType='FEM'
pcb.SolverType = 'FEM';
rc = design(RFConnector, pcb);%% Design a filter
f = design(filterCoupledLine, 3e9);
%% Analyze
freq = linspace(1e9, 5e9, 101);
sp = sparameters(f, freq, 'SweepOption', 'interp');
rfplot(sp);
%% Export for manufacturing (convert to pcbComponent first)
pcb = pcbComponent(f);
W = PCBServices.OSHParkWriter;
C1 = PCBConnectors.SMA_Cinch;
C2 = PCBConnectors.SMA_Cinch;
[A, gPath] = gerberWrite(pcb, W, {C1, C2});gerberWrite, wrap them in a cell array: gerberWrite(pcb, W, {C1, C2}). An object array [C1, C2] will error.gerberWrite does not work on catalog objects (e.g., microstripLine, filterHairpin). Convert to pcbComponent first if needed.obj.Connector = RFConnector on a catalog object (microstripLine, etc.) will error with "SolverType property must be set to 'FEM'" unless obj.IsShielded = true is set first. Catalog objects do not support FEM directly — use IsShielded = true for MoM shielded mode. design(RFConnector, obj) only works with pcbComponent objects that have SolverType='FEM'.IsShielded = true activates an internal FEM-like solver path. If you also set Conductor = metal("Copper") (finite conductivity), you will get "FEM solver does not support finite conductivity. Set conductivity of conductor to Inf." Leave Conductor at the default (PEC) when using IsShielded = true or Connector.pcbcascade returns a pcbComponent. This can be passed directly to gerberWrite. However, verify the port count and connector count match — pcbcascade merges ports and removes connected ports, so the surviving port count may differ from the input components.IsShielded = true changes the internal solver to FEM. The 'SweepOption', 'interp' interpolated sweep is designed for MoM and may not be available or behave differently with FEM. Run S-parameter analysis before adding IsShielded for export, or use a discrete frequency sweep with FEM.matlab-read-pcb-layout — Import layouts from Gerber, ODB++, and Allegromatlab-assemble-pcb-layout — Building custom PCB structures from shapesmatlab-analyze-em — Running EM analysis before export----
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