Determine best op-amp order for PCB design

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In my current design, I use 3 op-amps from a quad package (DIL 14). One is not used. For the design, it doesn't matter which op-amp is used when, since they should be identical.

For example, I'm currently using the amp 1 first, amp 3 second and amp 2 third because this was easier on breadboard. However, it may well be possible that on PCB it's more convenient to use amp 3 first, amp 4 second and amp 1 last.

Now I want to make a PCB out of it. How can I see or calculate which op-amp can be used in which stage for the best (when in doubt, shortest total wire length) PCB lay-out? Drawing all of them would take 4! = 24 drawings. I'm looking for a more efficient method.

Best Answer

Concluded from the comments it's very situational. The best methodology in general is trial-and-error, only when working with RF or EMC sensitive boards a different approach is more suitable. Trace length is just about irrelevant.