You have two PCB design options:Option 1: 5 layers, $12 per layer, complexity score 4Option 2: 3 layers, $15 per layer, complexity score 6If your goal is to minimize cost but keep complexity score under 5, which option should you choose?

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PCB Design - Multi-Layer PCB Design

You have two PCB design options:

If your goal is to minimize cost but keep complexity score under 5, which option should you choose?

AOption 2 because total cost is $45 which is cheaper

BOption 2 because it has fewer layers even though complexity is higher

COption 1 because total cost is $60 and complexity is acceptable

DNeither option because both exceed complexity limits

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Calculate total cost for both options
Option 1: 5 x $12 = $60; Option 2: 3 x $15 = $45.
Step 2: Check complexity scores against limit
Option 1 complexity = 4 (under 5), Option 2 complexity = 6 (exceeds 5).
Step 3: Choose option meeting complexity and cost goals
Option 1 meets complexity limit and is acceptable cost; Option 2 is cheaper but complexity too high.
Final Answer:
Option 1 because total cost is $60 and complexity is acceptable -> Option C
Quick Check:
Cost and complexity balance = Option 1 [OK]

Quick Trick: Check complexity limit first, then compare costs [OK]

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