PCB design glossary
Netlist
The list of every electrical connection (net) in a circuit, derived from the schematic.
A netlist is the bridge between schematic and PCB layout. It enumerates every net, the pins on that net, and any net properties (class, width, layer constraints). The layout tool reads the netlist and uses it to constrain routing.
A schematic without a verified netlist is dangerous — it's where most missed connections and shorts come from.
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