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GBO

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Gerber bottom overlay (silk screen) file

File type: 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file

Files with gbo file extension are in most cases PCB designs in one of the so called gerber formats. Used for design and manufacturing of printed circuit boards.

What is gbo file?

File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file

Date updated: October 10, 2019

The gbo file extension seems to be mainly used for one of the gerber formats. The gbo file contains bottom overlay (silk screen) PCB data.

Generally speaking, a gerber file is a file format used by printed circuit board manufacturing machines to layout electrical connections such as traces, vias, and pads (the component footprints on the PCB). In addition, the file contains information for drilling, and milling the completed circuit board.

How to open gbo file?

Use Altium designer or similar PCB software to open and edit *.gbo files.

How to convert gbo file?

Various gerber formats can be typically converted between each other so they can be used in different programs.

Suggested software to open gbo file:

Associated software actions with the gbo file

Software apps that import gbo files:

Microsoft Windows

Software apps that export gbo files:

Microsoft Windows

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