Sunstone is a leader in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing and prototyping. Listed below are our PCB manufacturing and prototyping capabilities. Review the information below to learn about the specific capabilities to meet your printed circuit board needs.
For a definition of PCB manufacturing terms and more information, check out our PCB Circuit Board Glossary. Accepted file formats need to include Gerber with Excellon Drill file. All files should be sent in a zip-format file and a "readme" file is recommended.
Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Capabilities
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Product & Service
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www.Sunstone.com
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www.Sunstone.com
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www.Sunstone.com |
Call 1-800-228-8198 x247, or use the RFQ form at www.Sunstone.com
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Build Time
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Within 10 days
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1-5 days
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2-days to 5-weeks
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1-day & up plus incremental scheduled shipments of larger quantities
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Quantities
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Small quantities
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Up to 100 pieces
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Quote and order up to 15,000 pieces online
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Standard quantities, plus "JIT", blanket PO's, KanBan, high volume production |
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Approximate Price Range
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Best value for 2-layer prototype-as low as $28
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Best value for prototype-lot charge as little as $95
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$300 and up depending on quantity, features and lead time
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$340 and up depending on quantity, features and lead time |
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Tooling Charge
(NRE) |
Never a tooling charge! |
Never a tooling charge! |
Tooling $10 per layer (new order one time charge only-never a tooling charge for reorders!)
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Tooling $40 per layer
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Incoming Inspection
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Build to file (limited automated incoming inspection)
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Build to file (limited automated incoming inspection)
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incoming inspection for every order with personalized report of findings
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incoming inspection for every order with a personalized report of findings and file
editing for manufacturability
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Layer Count
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2-layers
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up to 6-layers
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Up to 14-layers
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Up to 36-layers
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Materials available
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RoHS compliant FR-4
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RoHS compliant FR-4
Rogers 4350 |
RoHS compliant FR-4
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370HR or Equivalent, Rogers 4000 series, Getek, Nelco 4000-13 & 4000-13si, Polyimide, Speedboard,
Isola & Flex
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Stencils
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Copper Weight
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1 ounce finished copper weight
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1 ounce finished copper weight
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1 ounce, 1.5 ounce and 2.5 ounce finished copper (1-3 oz. finished copper available
soon)
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Up to 6 ounce finished copper weight |
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Board Thickness
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0.062"
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0.062"
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0.031"-0.125"
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0.010"-0.250"
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Minimum/Maximum Board Size
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0.25 x 0.25 inch minimum, 12 x 14 inch maximum
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0.25 x 0.25 inch minimum, 12 x 14 inch maximum
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0.25 x 0.25 inch minimum, 14 x 18 inch maximum
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20 x 24 inch maximum dimensions
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Drill Capabilities
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23 drill sizes available (.0160"-.250" finished hole size)
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File specific, finished hole size tolerance +/- .005"
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File specific, finished hole size tolerance +/- .004
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Micro vias, blind/buried/plugged vias, high aspect ratio |
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Traces/Spaces
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.007" minimum
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.006" minimum
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.005" minimum
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.003" minimum |
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Surface Finishes
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Tin/lead
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Tin/lead, Silver (RoHS)
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Tin/lead, Silver and ENIG (RoHS), Gold tabs (hard gold, OSP available soon)
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Selective Nickel, selective gold |
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Solder Mask
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LPI green
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LPI green
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LPI green, blue, red, black, white
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clear and customized colors
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Legend
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Top side white
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1 or 2 sides white
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1 or 2 sides white, black, yellow
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Red, and multiple color (per side) |
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Board Shape/Routing
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Routed to customer provided outline in artwork. Individual pieces (one continuous
board outline, no internal slots or cutouts)
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Routed to customer provided outline in artwork. Individual pieces (one continuous
board outline.) Slots and Cutouts now available. Up to 4. Not Limited To Circles or Squares
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Routed per specifications on fabrication drawing. Individual, panelized, slots,
cutouts, v-score
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Routed per specifications on fabrication drawing. Jump scoring, special machining
and milling.
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Electrical Test Option
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes |
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Controlled Impedance option
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No
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No
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No (available soon)
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Yes |
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Manufacturing Quality Standard
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IPC-A-600 Class II guideline
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IPC-A-600 Class II guideline
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IPC-A-600 Class II guideline, UL, traceability markings
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IPC Class III, High Reliability, IPC6011/6012, Mil-Spec available |
| Customer Support | Email support@sunstone.com 24/7/365 | Call 1-800-228-8198 available 24/7/365 | Call 1-800-228-8198 available 24/7/365 | Call 1-800-228-8198 available 24/7/365 |
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To learn more about how we can help your business, please visit our PCB Manufacturing Capabilities, and Inspection Guidelines.