Standard PCBs

    An industry leader for more than a quarter century, AdvancedPCB has earned the trust and loyalty of our partners because of our consistent and reliable execution of quick-turn orders. We offer two standard PCB specs: standard and advanced.

    Standard PCBs are basic FR4 boards with a 0- to 10-layer count and a lead-free HAL plating finish. Quantity doesn’t matter; we will make as few as one PCB or as many as 10,000 without compromising the quality. All standard PCBs orders undergo the same rigorous fabrication and quality check process: standard PCBs are inspected according to IPC Class 2 Standards.

    The benefits of standard PCBs include:

    • No tooling NRE charges
    • No tooling NRE charges when upgrading from standard PCB to advanced PCB
    • There is a one-time electrical test charge even for a fixture when upgrading to advanced PCBs


    Specifications
    Standard Specs
    Layer Count
    0 - 10 Layers
    Turn TimeSame Day - 5 Day
    Quantity Req.1 - 10000+
    MaterialsFR-4 
    Plate FinishLead-Free HAL*
    Cert. / QualificationsIPC Class 2 - A600
    Board Thickness.031" / .062" / .093" / .125"
    Copper Weight1 oz. Inner / Up to 2 oz. Outer
    Trace / Space5 / 5 Mils

    Standard vs. Advanced

    Whether you need a double-sided or a multilayer PCB, AdvancedPCB is your one-stop printed circuit board provider. When deciding whether you need a standard PCB or an advanced PCB, start by looking at the specs.

    Specifications
    Standard
    Custom
    Layer Count
    0 - 10 Layers
    0 - 40 Layers
    Turn Time
    Same Day - 5 Day
    Same Day - 4 Weeks
    Quantity Req.
    1 - 10000+
    1 - 10000+
    Materials
    FR-4
    FR-4/Rogers/Polyimide/Aluminum Clad/High-Temp. FR4/Others »
    Plate Finish
    Lead-Free HAL*
    Electrolytic Hard Gold/Soft Gold/ENIG/Nickel/Immersion Silver OSP/Leaded & Lead-Free HAL
    Cert. / Qualifications
    IPC Class 2 - A600
    IPC6012 Class 2-3A / IPC6018 Class 3  MIL-PRF-31032 / MIL-PRF-55110 / ISO 9001:2008 / AS9100C / More »
    Board Thickness
    .031" / .062" / .093" / .125"
    Full Range Available
    Copper Weight
    1 oz. Inner / Up to 2 oz. Outer
    0.5 - 4 oz. Inner / 1 - 20 oz. Outer
    Trace/Space
    5 / 5 Mils
    Down to 2.75 / 3 Mils
    Solder Mask (LPI)
    Green
    Various Color Options
    Legend
    White
    Various Color Options
    Min. Hole Size
    0.010"
    0.004"
    Hole Tolerance
    +/- 0.005"
    +/- 0.003" (Upon Request)
    Rout Tolerance
    +/- 0.010"
    +/- 0.005" (Upon Request)
    Slots/Cutouts/Edges
    Non-Plated Only
    Plated / Non-Plated
    Plated Holes
    Plated / Non-Plated
    Plated / Non-Plated
    UL Markings/Dates
    Yes**
    Yes**
    Lead-Free Markings
    Yes
    Yes
    Gold Fingers
    Yes
    Yes
    Fiducials
    Yes
    Yes
    Scoring
    Yes
    Yes
    ITAR
    Yes
    Yes
    Castellated Holes
    X
    Yes
    Controlled Dielectric
    X
    Yes
    Controlled Impedance
    X
    Yes
    Counter Sinks
    X
    Yes
    Counter Bores
    X
    Yes
    Blind/Buried Vias
    X
    Yes
    Microvias
    X
    Yes
    Mask Plugged Vias
    X
    Yes
    Via-in-Pad
    X
    Yes
    Etch Back
    X
    Yes
    Tetra Etch
    X
    Yes
    Cover Coat
    X
    Yes
    Cavity Process
    X
    Yes
    Laser Rout
    X
    Yes
    LPI Legend
    X
    Yes
    Edge Mill
    X
    Yes
    Unique Serialization
    X
    Yes
    Back Drilling
    X
    Yes
    Controlled Depth Drill
    X
    Yes

    * Standard Spec pricing assumes lead-free HAL. Alternatively, board finish may be upgraded to ENIG or Silver at no additional cost in the rare event lead-free HAL becomes temporarily unavailable. 

    ** Added markings contingent on available space on boards.  94V-0 may be added upon request at the time of order entry or if noted in files.  


    Please Note: Holes will be plated if no specifications provided.  Default Solder Mask color is Green unless another color option is requested.  Default Legend (Silkscreen) color is White unless another color option is requested.

    Still wondering whether or not your board is a Standard or Advanced PCB?

    If you are still debating standard vs. advanced PCB, keep in mind what you ultimately need your board to do. When you design your PCBs you can use our free DFM file check system to avoid CAM holds. You can also find a full list of capabilities online to help inform your decision.

    Build Your Prototype

    Eliminate the hassle of order minimums and lengthy production times. Whether you’re building a proof-of-concept, working prototype, visual model, or fully functional prototype, proceed with confidence knowing that will receive a buildout of a single board in just days:

    1. Get started with our free PCB Artist software.
    2. Upload Gerber files and have them analyzed and corrected with our FreeDFM evaluation software to begin our CAM engineer evaluations.
    3. After the design is approved, order as few or as many boards as you would like in a time frame of your choosing.

    Standard PCB: Laminates

    Selecting the right laminate for your PCBs is an important part of the design process. The laminate will help achieve final thickness and give you a PCB that you can use for your application. All standard PCBs employ the common FR4 laminate material.

    Laminate
    Type
    Tg
    Celsius
    Td
    Celsius
    T-260
    Minutes
    T-288
    Minutes
    Dk
    Df
    UL94
    Aluminum Clad





    @ 1 MHz
    @ 1 MHz



    130
    380


    4.8
    0.016
    V0
    Isola





    @ 1 GHz
    @ 1 GHz

    FR4 / Phenolic
    180
    340
    60
    30
    4.04
    @ 2 GHz
    0.021
    @ 2 GHz
    V0
    FR4 / Phenolic
    180
    340
    60
    >15
    4.01
    @ 2 GHz
    0.0200
    @ 2 GHz
    V0
    FR4
    135

    10

    4.34
    0.016
    V0
    FR4 High Temp
    170
    300
    10
    >2
    3.95
    0.0161
    V0
    FR4
    190
    360
    60
    >30
    3.69
    0.0091
    V0
    Modified Epoxy
    225
    364
    60
    >20
    3.58
    0.0059
    V0
    Polyimide
    260
    416
    60
    60
    3.78
    0.0172
    HB
    Polyimide
    260
    396
    60
    60
    3.78
    0.0172
    V0
    Nelco





    1 GHz
    2.5 GHz

    FR4 High Temp
    175
    325
    4-8

    4.0
    @ 2.5 GHz
    0.022
    V0
    Modified Epoxy
    175
    345
    30

    4.1
    0.02
    V0
    N4000-12
    Modified Epoxy
    190
    350
    >60

    3.7
    0.008
    V0
    N4000-13
    Modified Epoxy
    210 - 240
    350
    >30
    >10
    3.7
    0.009
    V0
    N4000-6 SI/EP
    Modified Epoxy
    210 - 240
    350
    >30
    >10
    3.7
    0.009
    V0
    N4000-29
    FR4 High Temp
    175 - 185
    350
    >60
    15
    4.3
    0.015
    V0
    Arlon





    1 MHz
    1 MHz

    Cer/Glass
    250
    407
    >60
    >60
    4.2
    0.01
    HB
    Rogers





    8-40 GHz
    10 GHz

    PTFE / Glass

    500


    2.2
    0.0009
    V0
    PTFE / Microfiber

    500


    2.33
    0.0012
    V0
    Cer/PTFE

    500


    2.94
    0.0012
    V0
    Cer/PTFE

    500


    6.45
    0.0027
    @ 10 GHz/A
    V0
    Cer/PTFE

    500


    10.7
    0.0023
    @ 10 GHz/A
    V0
    Cer/PTFE

    500


    3
    0.001
    V0
    Cer/PTFE

    500


    6.5
    0.002
    V0
    Cer/PTFE

    500


    11.2
    0.0022
    V0
    Cer/PTFE

    500


    3.02
    0.0016
    V0
    Cer/PTFE

    500


    10.8
    0.0027
    V0
    Hydrocarbon/Cer
    >280
    425


    3.55
    0.0027
    N/A
    Hydrocarbon/Cer
    >280
    390


    3.66
    0.0037
    V0
    Hydrocarbon/Cer
    >280
    390


    3.3 ± 0.05
    @ 10 GHz
    0.004
    V0
    Taconic





    10 GHz
    10 GHz

    PTFE / Glass




    3.2
    0.003
    V0
    PTFE / Glass




    2.95
    0.0028
    V0
    PTFE / Glass




    2.5
    @ 1 MHz
    0.0006
    @ 1 MHz
    V0
    PTFE / Glass

    553


    2.55
    0.0012
    @ 1.9 GHz
    V0

    Standard PCB: Multi-layer Stackup

    Typical PCB stackups for specified layer count and finished thickness for 1 oz copper layer*

    4-layer
    6-layer
    8-layer
    10-layer
    0.020"
    0.020 inch 4-layer PCB stackup



    0.031"
    0.031 inch 4-layer PCB stackup
    0.031 inch 6-layer PCB stackup


    0.062"
    0.062 Inch 4 Layer PCB Stackup
    0.062 inch 6-layer PCB stackup
    0.062 inch 8-layer PCB stackup
    0.062 inch 10-layer PCB stackup
    0.093"
    0.093 inch 4-layer PCB stackup
    0.093 inch 6-layer PCB stackup
    0.093 inch 8-layer PCB stackup
    0.093 Inch 10 Layer PCB Stackup
    0.125"
    0.125 inch 4-layer PCB stackup
    0.125 inch 6-layer PCB stackup
    0.125 inch 8-layer PCB stackup
    0.125 Inch 10 Layer PCB Stackup
    Max board size
    16" x 22"
    16” x 22”
    16” x 22”
    14” x 20"
    *These printed circuit board stackups are not "Guaranteed" unless you so specify in your Gerber files used when placing your printed circuit board order.


    Standard PCB: Board Finish

    It’s important to have the PCBs finished to ensure a consistent surface for connecting components to the boards and to protect against decay. Standard PCBs provide you with UL-approved circuit boards with a tin copper alloy lead-free solder finish that meets the requirements of RoHS, REACH and Conflict Metals regulations.

    Lead Free PCB RegulationsStandard PCB Surface Finish

    Electrical Test

    We use two types of testing equipment on your circuit boards:

    • Fixtureless: Flying probe with Everett Charles ATG test machines 
    • Fixture-based: Universal grid testing
    Flying Probe TestingFlying Probe TestingUniversal Grid TestingUniversal Grid Testing

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