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PCB Knowledge Centre

Practical information to help engineers and purchasing teams make better PCB decisions.

  1. 01Cost Reduction

    What Determines the Price of a PCB?

    Learn how dimensions, materials, layer count, quantity, finish and turnaround affect PCB pricing.

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  2. 02Cost Reduction

    How to Compare PCB Manufacturing Quotes

    Make sure competing quotations are based on equivalent specifications, testing and delivery requirements.

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  3. 03Production Planning

    Prototype vs. Production PCB Pricing

    Why unit price changes so much between a five-board prototype and a production run.

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  4. 04PCB Manufacturing

    How PCB Layer Count Affects Cost

    What each added layer pair means for lamination, drilling, yield and lead time.

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  5. 05PCB Materials

    Choosing the Right PCB Surface Finish

    HASL, ENIG, OSP and immersion finishes compared by flatness, shelf life and cost.

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  6. 06PCB Design

    How to Prepare Gerber Files for Manufacturing

    Review the files and information commonly required before requesting a quote.

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  7. 07PCB Assembly

    What Files Are Needed for PCB Assembly?

    Gerbers, BOM, pick-and-place and drawings — what each one does and why it matters.

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  8. 08Production Planning

    How Direct PCB Shipping Works

    How finished boards move from the factory to your door in Canada or the United States.

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  9. 09Cost Reduction

    How to Reduce PCB Costs Without Reducing Quality

    Design and specification choices that lower cost without compromising the board.

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  10. 10PCB Design

    When Should You Use an HDI PCB?

    Microvias, fine pitch and density — when HDI is worth the added complexity.

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  11. 11PCB Design

    What Is a PCB Stack-Up?

    How layer order, dielectric thickness and copper weight shape impedance and reliability.

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  12. 12PCB Testing

    Flying Probe Testing vs. Fixture Testing

    Choosing the right electrical test approach for prototypes and production.

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