Resources
PCB Knowledge Centre
Practical information to help engineers and purchasing teams make better PCB decisions.
- 01Cost ReductionComing soon
What Determines the Price of a PCB?
Learn how dimensions, materials, layer count, quantity, finish and turnaround affect PCB pricing.
- 02Cost ReductionComing soon
How to Compare PCB Manufacturing Quotes
Make sure competing quotations are based on equivalent specifications, testing and delivery requirements.
- 03Production PlanningComing soon
Prototype vs. Production PCB Pricing
Why unit price changes so much between a five-board prototype and a production run.
- 04PCB ManufacturingComing soon
How PCB Layer Count Affects Cost
What each added layer pair means for lamination, drilling, yield and lead time.
- 05PCB MaterialsComing soon
Choosing the Right PCB Surface Finish
HASL, ENIG, OSP and immersion finishes compared by flatness, shelf life and cost.
- 06PCB DesignComing soon
How to Prepare Gerber Files for Manufacturing
Review the files and information commonly required before requesting a quote.
- 07PCB AssemblyComing soon
What Files Are Needed for PCB Assembly?
Gerbers, BOM, pick-and-place and drawings — what each one does and why it matters.
- 08Production PlanningComing soon
How Direct PCB Shipping Works
How finished boards move from the factory to your door in Canada or the United States.
- 09Cost ReductionComing soon
How to Reduce PCB Costs Without Reducing Quality
Design and specification choices that lower cost without compromising the board.
- 10PCB DesignComing soon
When Should You Use an HDI PCB?
Microvias, fine pitch and density — when HDI is worth the added complexity.
- 11PCB DesignComing soon
What Is a PCB Stack-Up?
How layer order, dielectric thickness and copper weight shape impedance and reliability.
- 12PCB TestingComing soon
Flying Probe Testing vs. Fixture Testing
Choosing the right electrical test approach for prototypes and production.

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