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<div>The following is a user-submitted list of PCB manufacturers. Your results may vary.<br />
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: ''This page lists "board houses" that take your custom PCB layout file and convert it to a custom printed circuit board (PCB) (ready for the next step: "assembly" adding parts). For "standard" prototyping PCBs, see [[stripboard]] and other [[techniques]].''<br />
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''(FIXME: briefly mention the most relevant "capabilities": "preferred" and "minimum" trace width / spacing / via hole size / via pad diameter.''<br />
''Link directly to the manufacturer's "capability page" so readers can confirm these numbers for themselves.''<br />
''Boards that push the limit of manufacturability cost more than robustly designed boards that use preferred sizes.) For more details, see [[Submitting PCB's for fabrication]].)''<br />
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=== homebrew fabrication ===<br />
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[http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-hobbyist-PCBs-with-professional-CAD-tools-by-/ capabilities]: (see also [[Techniques#Homebrew fabrication]])<br />
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preferred:<br />
* 1-layer, FR-4, 0.062" thick<br />
* no-holes-plated<br />
* 0.031" (0.8mm) line/gap ... except for 0.020" (0.5 mm) gap between pads ... bigger if possible.<br />
* No mask<br />
* No legend<br />
* Minimum hole size 0.031" (0.8mm) diameter<br />
* minimum via: 0.031" (0.8mm) diameter, 0.024" (0.6mm) ring giving 0.080" (2 mm) outer diameter.<br />
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=== [http://www.ultimatepcb.com/ UltimatePCB] ===<br />
Best prices around for >2 layer boards. 4-layer boards up to 30 sq in. with 7/7 are $210 for 5, including shipping. Turn time is about 10 days including DHL from China. Service is not as fast as bigger outfits like Advanced Circuits, but still fine.<br />
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=== [http://www.batchpcb.com/ BatchPCB] ===<br />
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* $2.50 / square inch + $10 setup: double-sided with silk screen and solder mask on both side.<br />
* $8.00 / square inch + $10 setup: 4 layer with silk screen and solder mask on both side.<br />
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No minimum quantity.<br />
Must use your own software to generate Gerber files.<br />
Easy-to-use web ordering interface, but slow turnaround time -- sometimes 30 days.<br />
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Sparkfun forum: [http://forum.sparkfun.com/viewforum.php?f=16 PCB Deal Details]<br />
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=== [http://www.4pcb.com/ Advanced Circuits] ===<br />
Good online design rule checking, easy web ordering interface, and small standard trace/space tolerances. Students can order single PCB's for [http://www.33each.com/ $33 each].<br />
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[http://petertodd.ca/tech/electronics/ Peter Todd] mentions "bare bones prototype: printed circuit boards" http://BareBonesPCB.com/ :<br />
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preferred:<br />
* 2-layer, FR-4, 0.062" thick<br />
* All-holes-plated<br />
* 8-mil line/gap (?)<br />
* Cut to rectangle shape only<br />
* No mask<br />
* No legend<br />
* Minimum hole size 0.015"<br />
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minimum:<br />
* 6 mil line, 10 mil gap on inner layers<br />
* 5 mil line/gap on outer layers (?)<br />
* 0.010 inch final finished hole size<br />
* minimum pad size: 0.024" (minimum [http://www.4pcb.com/index.php?load=content&page_id=15 0.014" over finished hole size ])<br />
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=== [http://www.olimex.com/pcb/ Olimex] ===<br />
Bulgarian PCB manufacturer - 24 EUR (~$33) for a 6.3" by 3.9" board. I.E. cheaper than BatchPCB, but with a minimum board size requirement, and a more complicated ordering process. - shipping cost +8.5 EUR(~$12) outside of europe.<br />
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They allow multiple designs per PCB, and will even panelize them for you.<br />
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[http://olimex.com/pcb/dfm.html preferred]:<br />
* white component mark on one side<br />
* traces/spaces >= 0,254 mm (0,010")<br />
* via hole size: 0.6mm (0,024") ( standard drill tool: 0,7 mm (0,028") minus plating 0,1mm (0,004") ) ; via pad size: ???<br />
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extra cost:<br />
* silkscreen both sides<br />
* minimum track/spaces: 0,203 mm (0,008")<br />
* minimum via hole size: ??? ; minimum via pad size: ???<br />
* using non-standard drill sizes<br />
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=== [http://www.sunstone.com/ Sunstone Circuits] aka [http://www.pcb123.com/ PCB123] ===<br />
''(FIXME:)''<br />
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Sunstone Circuits<br />
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Offsers three product lines:<br />
* Quickturn<br />
* Full-feature<br />
* PCB123<br />
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- [http://www.sunstone.com/QuoteQt.aspx Quickturn] -<br />
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Fixed (fast) leadtimes with restricted [http://www.sunstone.com/products-services.aspx capabilities]. Double-sided (with or without soldermask), 4 layer and 6 layer fabrication:<br />
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* traces/spaces >= mm (0.006") (the [http://www.sunstone.com/pcb-resources/Downloads.aspx Sunstone DFM rules] mention preferred width: 0.006", clearance 0.010")<br />
* finished via hole size: mm (0.016") ; via pad size: 0.030"<br />
* Pre-set finish drill sizes: .016, .020, .025, .029, .033, .036, .040, .043, .046, .053, .061, .067, .080, .087, .093, .100, .110, .125, .141, .151, .167, .193, .251<br />
* power plane clearance: 0.012"<br />
* 2-side Solder Mask<br />
* 1-side Silkscreen<br />
* instant online quote<br />
* open quantities from 1 to 100<br />
* has "PCB123 - free PCB Design Software from Sunstone Circuits"<br />
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extra cost:<br />
* 2-side silkscreen<br />
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- [http://www.sunstone.com/QuoteFF.aspx Full-featured] -<br />
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Wide range of capabilities, price depends on exact [http://www.sunstone.com/products-services.aspx specifications]. Instance online quote.<br />
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- [http://www.sunstone.com/PCB123.aspx PCB123] -<br />
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Sunstone's own free (proprietary) schematic and PCB layout software -- easy to use, but you are locked into using their service unless you're willing to pay $50 for gerber files from them. Integration with ordering system simplifies the process of ordering boards. Unrestricted design size, live quoting of diki-key parts withing the bill of materials view.<br />
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=== [http://www.pcbexpress.com/ PCBEXPRESS] === <br />
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All orders submitted before noon ship the next day. UPS ground shipping is free. Since they are located in the Portland, OR area this means you can get a board overnight to most places in the Northwest US. <br />
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Basic service is a two layer board routed to any size and shape. Two 9 sq inch boards for $63 (including shipping). Soldermask and silkscreen doubles the price.<br />
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EAGLE CAM export and design rule check scripts are provided.<br />
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PCBEXPRESS is apparently a division of Sunstone Circuits Quickturn service.<br />
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=== [http://www.pcbfabexpress.com/ PCBFABEXPRESS] === <br />
5 Boards for $60 ($12 ea. for 10 sq. inches) with a 5 day turn time. Good quality work, but turn times can be delayed if you have to correct any issues that don't meet their specs.<br />
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=== [http://www.apcircuits.com AP Circuits] ===<br />
'''2 boards, 2 layers next day shipping for as low as 7.95 each.''' or '''2 boards, 2 layers, 2 solder masks and legend one side for as low as 9.95 each. 3 Day Service''' <br />
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Online quotes at http://www.apcircuits.com/ap/calculator <br />
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Full CNC contour routing including plated slotting, oversize holes, internal cutouts for a modest fee<br />
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Instructions for creating Gerber and NC output from many popular PCB programs are also on this site.<br />
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=== [http://www.e-teknet.com/ E-TekNet] ===<br />
4 2 layer boards for $19.89 each. Great prices for production board runs. Helpful staff.<br />
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preferred: ''(FIXME:)''<br />
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[http://www.e-teknet.com/ProductPCB.htm maximum capabilities]:<br />
* minimum 0.004" (0.1 mm) trace/space<br />
* minimum finished hole size: 0.008" (0.2 mm)<br />
* Very low cost quick turn proto promo prices too<br />
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=== [http://www.expressPCB.com/ ExpressPCB] === <br />
Free proprietary schematic and layout software, used for all board services (like PCB123). Simplifies the process of getting a board done and out, by vertically integrating the design and production flow. Fewer options and less power, but fewer ways to screw up.<br />
*Good deal on small prototypes: Mini-Board Service (3 identical boards, 2.5" X 3.8", doublesided, plated through, no silkscreen or soldermask) is priced well at $51 total, plus $10 shipping. Orders placed by 2PM ET ship the next business day by 2nd Day Air. <br />
*Capabilities(inches) [http://www.expresspcb.com/ExpressPCBHtm/SpecsProduction.htm Production]: Minimum trace width: 0.006". Minimum clearance: 0.006", preferred 0.010" . Perimeter clearance: 0.015", suggested 0.025". Holes - 23 sizes: 0.014"(via only), 0.020" - 0.251". Minimum Hole Spacing: 0.021" between edges. Vias/holes: 0.031"/0.014" -0.115"/0.052" . Pads/holes(round/square): 0.041"/.020" - 0.450"/0.251" . SMT: 0.010"x.070" - 0.420"x0.420" BGA: 0.012" - 0.020" . <br />
*Software features: SCH netchecks. PCB imports PADS netlists, and illuminates nets nodes to assist in connection. Built-in updated price quotes for all offered board services. Copy to clipboard available for schematic & silkscreen+pads(layers must be screen-captured.) Pretty good selection of components, pads, symbols, for free. <br />
*Notes: No Gerber support. Primitive single-level undo/redo. No PCB footprint selection/placement wizard from SCH info. No autorouting. SCH generates BOM, but PCB can't back-annotate (frustrating because most PCB footprints have Digikey part#s.) No net-based vendor integration. No scripting or plugins integration. Not enough keyboard shortcuts, uneditable.<br />
*Review: The company is responsive and responsible. The Mini-Board service is addictively cheap and fast, and the other proto and production services are good, if not the cheapest option. Board quality is high; fine traces held up perfectly. The software is stable and simple, but tedious work for high parts-count or high-density boards. <br />
*Conclusion: The sweet spot for ExpressPCB is sparse, simple, quickly-designed boards, at low and very high quantities. At any other density or complexity, might as well learn and use Eagle or KiCAD.<br />
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=== [http://pcbcart.com/ PCBCART] ===<br />
Fast turnaround (~8days + shipping), instant online quotes. $30 tooling fee, under $2/sq in.<br />
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=== [http://www.speedypcb.com/ Speedy PCB Prototype] ===<br />
No minimum order, $9.9 for protos, no extra charge for soldermask, silkscreen, E-testing, very low price on 2, 4, 6 layers.<br />
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=== [http://www.yongxinya.com/en/about.asp YongXinYaPCB] ===<br />
quick turn prototype and vol production choice, based in CN, price competitive while quality guarantee, contact for more detail: georgehgm@gmail.com<br />
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=== [http://rocacircuits.com/ Roca Printed Circuits] ===<br />
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=== [http://www.pcb4u.com/ Accutrace] ===<br />
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=== [http://ourpcb.com/ OurPCB] ===<br />
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[http://ourpcb.com/price.php prototype prices]: 3 small 2 sided prototype boards for a total of $54 + $22 shipping.<br />
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=== [http://pcb-pool.com/ppus/info.html PCB-POOL] ===<br />
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=== [http://pcbpro.com/ PCBpro] ===<br />
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=== [http://custompcb.com/ Custom PCB] ===<br />
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=== [http://myropcb.com/ Myro PCB] ===<br />
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[http://myropcb.com/fab.html capabilities]:<br />
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4 small (max. 30 sq. inch) 2 sided prototype boards for a total of<br />
$80 + $35 shipping<br />
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* Min. track/space 0.015 mm (0.006"). ''(This looks like a typo -- is it really 0.15 mm ?)''<br />
* 0.35 mm via hole (0.014")<br />
* 0.32 mm inner clearance (0.013").<br />
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=== [http://www.pcbnet.com/ Imagineering, Inc.] ===<br />
''(FIXME:)''<br />
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* [http://www.pcbnet.com/newcustomeroffer.asp $25 ea. for 2 layer board], including shipping, solder mask, and silkscreen, up to 60 sq.in. -- in qty 1<br />
* [http://www.pcbnet.com/newcustomeroffer.asp $50 ea. for 4 layer board], including shipping, solder mask, and silkscreen, up to 60 sq.in. -- in qty 1<br />
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[http://www.pcbnet.com/p3.asp capabilities]:<br />
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* min. track/space 0.08 mm (0.003")<br />
* ...<br />
* instant online quote<br />
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=== [http://www.onboardcircuits.com/ Onboard Circuits] ===<br />
''(FIXME:)''<br />
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[http://www.onboardcircuits.com printed circuit boards]:<br />
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*Accurate, Fast PCB Quotes. OnBoardCircuits.com is the easiest Printed Circuit Board PCB quote site on the internet. We strive to make your purchasing process simple. From quick-turn prototype and ramp-to-volume production boards to full-scale production printed circuit boards, every phase is monitored and managed by highly qualified professionals.<br />
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=== [http://www.gcaero.com/ GC Aero] ===<br />
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[http://www.gcaero.com/htm/capabilities.htm capabilities:]<br />
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"GC Aero specializes in the design and manufacture of flexible circuits and completed assemblies."<br />
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=== [http://www.minco.com/products/flex.aspx Minco] ===<br />
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[http://www.minco.com/products/flex.aspx?id=112 capabilities:]<br />
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"Minco has the ability to wind flat inductive coils and laminate them within flex circuits."<br />
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=== [http://www.uniflexcircuits.com/ Uniflex Circuits] ===<br />
''(FIXME:)''<br />
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[http://www.uniflexcircuits.com/capabilities.html capabilities:]<br />
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preferred:<br />
* polyimide flex circuits<br />
* ''(FIXME:)''<br />
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minimum:<br />
* .003"/.003" Minimum Trace and Space on 0.5 oz. copper<br />
* .010" (drill size) Minimum Inner Diameter<br />
* .014" Minimum Annular Ring Over Drill Size<br />
* minimum pad size: 0.038" (calculated from min drill size + 2*annular ring)<br />
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=== [http://pwtpcbs.com/ Printed Wiring Technologies Ltd] ===<br />
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[http://www.pwtpcbs.com/pwt/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14 capabilities:]<br />
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preferred:<br />
* FR4, Rogers 4003, Rogers 4350, Rogers RT/Duroid<br />
* "Lead Free HASL" or Gold surface<br />
* solder resist: Green, Green (Matt), Red, Blue, Black, or Clear<br />
* silkscreen: White, or Yellow<br />
* Minimum Track & Gap: 0.127mm (5 thou)<br />
* Minimum Hole (Drilled): 0.25mm<br />
* Minimum Annular Ring: 0.127mm (5 thou)<br />
* Minimum Inner Clearance: 0.254mm (10 thou)<br />
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minimum:<br />
* minimum Track & Gap: 0.0762mm (3 thou)<br />
* minimum Hole (Drilled): 0.20mm<br />
* minimum Annular Ring 0.0762mm (3 thou)<br />
* Minimum Inner Clearance: 0.216mm (8.5thou)<br />
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=== [http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/pcba-service-c-12.html Seeed Studio] ===<br />
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Hobbyists created studio with PCB/PCBA services, they have outstanding communication among Chinese. They have some $10 offer for rather small board and $89 for combined designs. A very good alternative if you don't need it in a rush, or in large volume. Eagle files are accepted too.<br />
[http://www.seeedstudio.com/blog/?p=22 "An idea about open source PCBs"].<br />
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[http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/domino-pcb-service-cost-per-sqcm-p-68.html DOMINO PCB service]:<br />
$49 + $0.12 per sq.cm, .<br />
2 layers, silk screen both sides, soldermask both sides, free shipping.<br />
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[http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/propaganda-pcb-service-for-open-source-works-p-111.html Propaganda - PCB service for open source works]:<br />
$30 per board, qty 5, max 10cm*10cm each.<br />
2 layers, silk screen both sides, soldermask both sides, +shipping (?) -- must be open-source and allow seeedstudio to offer the boards to others.<br />
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=== MicroConnex ===<br />
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[http://www.microconnex.com/ MicroConnex]<br />
fabricates flex circuits including [http://www.microconnex.com/thin_film.html strain gauges].<br />
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[http://www.microconnex.com/flex_capabilities.pdf capabilities]:<br />
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* ...<br />
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=== Circuits Unlimited ===<br />
Circuits Unlimited Inc.<br />
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"Flexible circuit design, manufacturing, and assembly"<br />
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[http://www.cuflex.com/ capabilities]:<br />
[http://www.flexiblecircuitry.com/ capabilities]:<br />
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preferred:<br />
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single sided flex:<br />
12x12 panels 1oz copper with .001 Kapton on both sides.<br />
All solder pads on same side.<br />
Plating: HASL over all exposed copper.<br />
Stiffeners: 1 Kapton stiffener (.005 Kapton) and 1 FR4 stiffener PER design. <br />
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double-sided flex:<br />
12x12 panels 1oz copper, 2 sides, with .001 Kapton on both sides.<br />
Plating: HASL over all exposed copper. Gold available at extra cost<br />
Stiffeners: 1 Kapton stiffener (.005 Kapton) and 1 FR4 stiffener PER design. <br />
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"Summer Special":<br />
"$900.00 is the starting price for single and double sided flexible circuit designs."<br />
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== Other fab lists ==<br />
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Other web sites with a short list of recommendations:<br />
* [http://www.electricstuff.co.uk/pcbs.html "How to make really really good homemade PCBs"] by Mike Harrison 2007<br />
* [http://diydrones.com/profiles/blog/show?id=705844%3ABlogPost%3A30196 "PCB fabbing advice"] by Chris Anderson 2008<br />
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Other web sites with long lists of PWB fabricators:<br />
* http://massmind.org/techref/pcbfabs.htm<br />
* http://dmoz.org/Business/Electronics_and_Electrical/Contract_Manufacturing/Printed_Circuit_Boards/<br />
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