# \#silkscreen

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## [PCB Glossary: Silkscreen](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-glossary-silkscreen/4237)

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**Author:** [@Mohamed\_Faheemuddin](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Mohamed_Faheemuddin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 8:34am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-glossary-silkscreen/4237 "2026-07-10T08:34:46Z")

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Silkscreen is the layer of printed text and symbols on a PCB. It includes reference designators, polarity markings, pin 1 indicators, test points, logos, and other assembly information. It serves as a critical visual map…

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## [Include Serial Number on Board](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/include-serial-number-on-board/4045)

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**Author:** [@allen.morrison](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/allen.morrison)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/include-serial-number-on-board/4045 "2026-05-12T19:45:32Z")

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Howdy, How would I go about adding a unique serial number to each board in an order that Sierra Circuits fabricates? For example, on the silkscreen, I have the part number and revision and a place for the serial number…

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## [9 DFM tips for solder mask and silkscreen](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/9-dfm-tips-for-solder-mask-and-silkscreen/722)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 12:00am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/9-dfm-tips-for-solder-mask-and-silkscreen/722 "2023-12-20T00:00:27Z")

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Do you have a 10th tip?

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## [7 common DFM errors and how to avoid them](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/7-common-dfm-errors-and-how-to-avoid-them/663)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 10:14pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/7-common-dfm-errors-and-how-to-avoid-them/663 "2023-12-05T22:14:45Z")

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