PCB Library — Tools and Footprints for PCB Designers

Description

Ship manufacturer-ready BOMs in minutes.
This Excel BOM Template (.xltx) gives you a clean, standardized structure for electronics projects—ideal for PCB assemblies where accuracy, sourcing, and version control matter. Built for day-to-day engineering, it balances readability for humans and predictable formatting for procurement and CM import scripts.

What’s Included

• .XLTX Excel template (Bill of Materials, ready to duplicate)

• Pre-configured columns for engineering + purchasing

• Data validation and subtle formatting for fewer mistakes

• Example row + notes to guide usage

Key Features

• Clear column set: Line, Qty, Designators, Reference Part Number, Manufacturer, MPN, Supplier, Supplier SKU/Link, Description, Package/Footprint, Lifecycle/Status, RoHS/REACH, Unit Price, Extended Price, Notes.

• Consistent formatting for currency, quantities, and long designator lists.

• Version & revision fields to track ECOs and releases.

• Sourcing-friendly: optional “Alternate MPN” & “Second Source” columns.

• CM-friendly: one row per unique MPN; grouped designators; totals auto-compute.

• Print-friendly: fits on A4/A3 with header rows and page numbers.

Benefits

• Fewer BOM escapes: standard fields reduce back-and-forth with CMs.

• Faster purchasing: supplier links + SKUs in one place.

• Traceable releases: revision/date/approver are built in.

• Tool-agnostic: works with outputs from Altium, KiCad, OrCAD, Eagle/Fusion 360.

Compatibility

• Microsoft Excel (recommended). Opens in Google Sheets/LibreOffice with minor visual differences.

• Works regardless of your EDA tool: Altium, KiCad, OrCAD, Eagle/Fusion 360, etc.

How It Works

1. Open the .xltx file — it creates a fresh workbook based on the template.

2. Paste or import design data (MPNs, designators, quantities).

3. Add sourcing details (supplier, SKU/URL, price).

4. Update header (project, revision, date, approver).

5. Export to PDF or share the XLSX with your CM.

Suggested Column Set (editable)

Line | Qty | Designators | Manufacturer | MPN | Description | Package/Footprint | Supplier | Supplier SKU/Link | Unit Price | Ext. Price | Alt MPN | Status/Lifecycle | RoHS/REACH | Notes

License & Updates

• Single-user commercial license for the purchasing organization.

• Free minor revisions of the template (format/clarity improvements).

 

FAQ:
Q1: Will this work with Altium/KiCad BOM exports?
A: Yes. It’s tool-agnostic and accommodates common export fields.
Q2: Can I change the column order?
A: Absolutely—reorder, hide, or add columns to fit your workflow.
Q3: Is pricing calculated automatically?
A: You can include Unit Price field; add simple formulas if you want auto-calc totals.
Q4: Does it support alternates and second sources?
A: Yes. Use Alt MPN and Second Source columns for approved alternates using variants.
Q5: Can I print to A4/A3?
A: Yes. It’s formatted for clean printing with repeating headers.
Q6: Can I open it in Google Sheets?
A: Yes, with minor visual differences. For best fidelity, use Excel.