Tests Performed in Silk Screen Checks

Several silk screen checks analysis tests can be run. For each test performed, results might be reported to the result categories available for that test. In the result category descriptions in this document, the test name is indicated in parentheses after the category name.

SM Clearance — reports close distances between silk screen features and solder mask clearances.

SMD Clearance — reports close distances between silk screen features and SMD pads.

Pad Clearance — reports close distances between silk screen features and pads.

Hole Clearance — reports close distances between silk screen features and drills.

Line Width — reports line width violations and length to width ratio violations.

String Properties — reports the height, width and rotation of text on the silk screen.