Summary of some of the important aspects of circuit hardware implementation.
 
  1. Check the top of each IC before putting on the board.
  2. Draw a block diagram, showing the realtive position of ICs on the board only and name each IC according to your final circuit diagram.
  3. Do not insert or remove ICs with the power applied to the circuit.
  4. As you mount an IC, check to make sure that none of its pins are being tucked beneath it. To remove an IC, always use an IC puller.
  5. For a large circuit, divide your circuits into sections; and before moving to a new section, test the section you have implemented first.
  6. Do not use long wires for connection (maximum extra lenghth allowed is 1/2 of length required).
  7. Check the ends of wire for proper insulation stripping. The jumper wires used to connect the circuit components together should have only about 1/4 inch of the insulation stripped from each of the wire.
  8. Do not connect a wire over the IC, run the wire around the IC.
  9. Put a check on the final circuit diagram as you make connections on the board.
  10. Remember to leave your place clean. Comonents should be returned to your lab demonstrator as soon as you finish the Lab.