Random PCB net naming is not just a source of confusion for the whole team, it also leads to mistakes and slows down the design process.
And yes, the whole team is affected. Not only the designers, but also those who test, review, and debug the board will feel the impact.
That’s why assigning clear and consistent net names is so important.
It allows the layout engineer to route traces correctly, following the intent set in the schematics. It’s one of those small details that matter far more than they might seem at first.
When reviewing a board, a clear net name makes it instantly obvious what’s being inspected. When debugging, it speeds up troubleshooting. And even months later, when you revisit the design, proper naming helps you immediately understand where to continue from.
I no longer take this for granted, especially since tools like net ties make it easy to combine different net names for the same conductor while still respecting different requirements (for example, sensing nets).
It's a quick improvement to your design that gives you massive returns.
Try this yourself on your next design.
To electromagnetic enlightenment,
Dario
P.S. If you want a solid project to learn from and dive into professional PCB design, in the course link below I will walk you through the full design process and the principles behind building a professional PCB from scratch. Enroll in the course here: fresuelectronics.com/pcb-design-course
Dario Fresu
Random PCB net naming is not just a source of confusion for the whole team, it also leads to mistakes and slows down the design process.
And yes, the whole team is affected. Not only the designers, but also those who test, review, and debug the board will feel the impact.
That’s why assigning clear and consistent net names is so important.
It allows the layout engineer to route traces correctly, following the intent set in the schematics. It’s one of those small details that matter far more than they might seem at first.
When reviewing a board, a clear net name makes it instantly obvious what’s being inspected. When debugging, it speeds up troubleshooting. And even months later, when you revisit the design, proper naming helps you immediately understand where to continue from.
I no longer take this for granted, especially since tools like net ties make it easy to combine different net names for the same conductor while still respecting different requirements (for example, sensing nets).
It's a quick improvement to your design that gives you massive returns.
Try this yourself on your next design.
To electromagnetic enlightenment,
Dario
P.S. If you want a solid project to learn from and dive into professional PCB design, in the course link below I will walk you through the full design process and the principles behind building a professional PCB from scratch. Enroll in the course here: fresuelectronics.com/pcb-design-course
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