Single-layer vs multi-layer PCB in PCB Design - Formula Comparison Trace

Sample Data

This data compares single-layer and multi-layer PCBs by layers, cost, complexity, and typical use.

Cell	Value
A1	PCB Type
B1	Layers
C1	Cost
D1	Complexity
E1	Typical Use
A2	Single-layer
B2	1
C2	Low
D2	Simple
E2	Basic electronics
A3	Multi-layer
B3	4
C3	High
D3	Complex
E3	Advanced electronics

Formula Trace

=IF(B2=1, "Single-layer PCB", "Multi-layer PCB")

Step 1: B2=1

Step 2: IF(TRUE, "Single-layer PCB", "Multi-layer PCB")

Cell Reference Map

    A          B          C          D          E
1 | PCB Type | Layers   | Cost     | Complexity | Typical Use    |
2 | Single-layer | 1        | Low      | Simple     | Basic electronics |
3 | Multi-layer  | 4        | High     | Complex    | Advanced electronics |

Formula references cell B2 to check the number of layers.

The formula checks the value in cell B2 to decide if the PCB is single-layer or multi-layer.

Result

    A          B          C          D          E
1 | PCB Type | Layers   | Cost     | Complexity | Typical Use    |
2 | Single-layer | 1        | Low      | Simple     | Basic electronics |
3 | Multi-layer  | 4        | High     | Complex    | Advanced electronics |

F2 | Single-layer PCB

The formula result 'Single-layer PCB' is shown in cell F2.

The formula result 'Single-layer PCB' appears in cell F2 because B2 equals 1.

Sheet Trace Quiz - 3 Questions

What does the formula check to decide the PCB type?

A The number of layers in cell B2

B The cost in cell C2

C The complexity in cell D2

D The typical use in cell E2

Key Result

IF(condition, value_if_true, value_if_false) returns one of two values based on a condition.