Catch assembly risks before they reach production
In PCB manufacturing, the expensive problems are often introduced long before the board reaches the line. Critical component spacing, height-related constraints, and challenging placements can all affect solderability, assembly flow, and downstream testability.
That is why PCB-Investigator’s Component Analysis plug-in is so useful. It helps engineering teams identify assembly-critical components early, so design decisions can be validated before they turn into production delays.
Built for practical DFM workflows
The strength of the tool is its flexibility. You can filter components by package or height, define your own minimum distance, and include pins in the analysis if needed. That means the check can be aligned with your actual manufacturing rules instead of a one-size-fits-all approach.
Selected board areas can also be analyzed separately. This is especially valuable when you want to inspect dense placement regions, test-point zones, or any area with higher assembly risk.
“The best manufacturing issues are the ones you catch during design review, not on the factory floor.”
Easy to document, share, and reuse
Results can be exported as Excel or text files, making it simple to share findings with layout engineers, manufacturing teams, or quality stakeholders. You can also save all settings and reload them later for consistent follow-up checks and repeatable reviews.
- Identify assembly-critical components quickly
- Filter by package, height, and minimum distance
- Analyze selected board regions separately
- Export results for documentation and team collaboration
- Reuse saved settings for future design checks
Combined with Bare Board Analysis, Component Analysis supports a more robust DFM process and helps reduce manufacturing surprises. If your team is focused on reliable PCB production, this plug-in is worth a closer look.
Try PCB-Investigator free and see how Component Analysis can improve your manufacturing workflow.
