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How many layers did the Saturn's PCB have?

• rasz 6y ago
  at least 4 like playstation, compare this nightmare https://mcretro.net/sega-saturn-photographing-has-begun/ https://mcretro.net/sega-saturn-photographing-has-begun/ to https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/trimming-your-n64-revs-1-4.52/ https://bitbuilt.net/forums/index.php?threads/trimming-your-... revercse engineered pcb layout here https://gmanmodz.com/2020/01/30/2020-the-year-of-n64-again/ https://gmanmodz.com/2020/01/30/2020-the-year-of-n64-again/ One was thrown together by committee with some function goal in mind, the other designed top to bottom with huge influence from process engineers. Simplified layout and reducent component count/variety means less time in pick&place, faster optical alignment, faster optical inspection, less opportunity for process flaws.
  • plerpin 6y ago
    Very interesting, thanks.