How to Pick a Trustworthy Multilayer PCB Fabrication Firm

You will come across the magical term PCB sooner or later, whether you are an innovator thinking of marketing your next great gizmo or an established company looking to introduce a new product. It stands for printed circuit board, and it may be found all over the place. What do an MP3 player, a DVD player, a television, and a NASA spacecraft all have in common? They all have a circuit board on which all of the necessary components are held and connected. The bulk of today’s boards include multiple layers to allow for more components to be housed on less space.

How much does it cost to make a multilayer PCB?

Fabrication of multilayer PCBs is no longer an expensive procedure. The technology has evolved substantially, and as more businesses begin to offer printing services, prices have decreased.

Let’s look at a simple 2 by 4 inch circuit board with four layers as an example. Assume it’s for domestic electronics, in which case no additional materials are necessary. A one-time setup cost is normally required for the engineers to work on and update your Gerber files as well as set up the printing machines. Regardless of the amount of work required, the setup charge will rarely surpass $200. Even so, it will be higher for complex design.

The cost of a unit is determined by the materials used, the need to bore holes and channels, and other variables. The more you order, comparable to book publishing and other printing operations, the less you pay. A 100-board test batch can cost more than $2 per unit. When you order more than 10,000 units, the unit price approaches one dollar. High-temperature materials normally double the unit price, but when you need it, you have no choice but to accept it. Saving money on materials could mean the difference between your product’s success and failure.

The cheapest option isn’t necessarily the best.

Continuing with the theme of success, you must select a multilayer PCB fabrication business with a solid track record. Despite the fact that many start-up entrepreneurs and product innovators strive to save money by having their boards built in Asian countries, they rarely realize that there are local companies that may provide much superior quality. Because the multilayer PCB manufacturing process is virtually totally automated and the human resources required are very minimal, the price difference is not significant. Great electronics companies can be found in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and other European countries. Yellow Pages is definitely your greatest bet for locating a trustworthy partner. Look for local businesses; you’ll have greater control over the final product and you’ll save money on shipping. If you find a firm on the internet, examine their website for correct contact information and always compare the address to the domain name’s Who is admin mailing address. They should ideally match or at the very least be from the same country.

With so many new websites and electronics companies popping up every month, it’s easy to become a victim of scam or poor service.

ChinaPCBOne Technology LTD. is the author of this article on PCB fabrication. Find more information, about PCB manufacturing.