The layout process involves translating the schematic into a physical design, deciding where each component will be placed on the board, and routing the interconnections between them. This requires a careful balance of electrical requirements, physical constraints, and design rules to ensure a functional and manufacturable PCB.

PCB layout design is the process of arranging electronic components, conductive traces, power planes, and other elements on a circuit board to facilitate the flow of electrical signals and meet the functional requirements of the electronic system.