What is the 5 Quick Protos manufacturing policy?
1. We will not edit, correct, or revise your CAD files in any way to assist in the manufacturing of your board due to mistakes in the supplied gerbers or drill data.
2. No UL logo, date code stamps, or other pc board manufacturing markings will be added by us during manufacturing.
3. Boards will be routed to the board outline. We will not rout internal cut-outs or slots.
4. Maximum number of unique drill sizes allowed is 12 tools.
5. Annular ring (from edge of hole to pad edge) must be minimum 6 mils for vias each side
and 8 mils for component through holes each side.
6. 5 Quick Protos standard manufacturing parameters will over-ride any notes or call-outs. (Example: Drill drawing notes)
7. No board edges will be beveled.
8. Boards come with standard layer stack-up constructions as follows:
(before copper plating)
2-LAYER PCB
L1 1oz Cu ----------
.059" DIELECTRIC
L2 1oz Cu ----------
4-LAYER PCB
L1 1oz Cu ----------
.0085" DIELECTRIC
L2 .5oz Cu ----------
.039" DIELECTRIC
L3 .5oz Cu ----------
.0085" DIELECTRIC
L4 1oz Cu ----------
6-LAYER PCB
L1 1oz Cu ----------
.0048" DIELECTRIC
L2 .5oz Cu ----------
.020" DIELECTRIC
L3 .5oz Cu ----------
.0048" DIELECTRIC
L4 .5oz Cu ----------
.020" DIELECTRIC
L5 .5oz Cu ----------
.0048" DIELECTRIC
L6 1oz Cu ----------
8-LAYER PCB
L1 1oz Cu ----------
.005" DIELECTRIC
L2 .5oz Cu ----------
.010" DIELECTRIC
L3 .5oz Cu ----------
.005" DIELECTRIC
L4 .5oz Cu ----------
.010" DIELECTRIC
L5 .5oz Cu ----------
.005" DIELECTRIC
L6 .5oz Cu ----------
.010" DIELECTRIC
L7 .5oz Cu ----------
.005" DIELECTRIC
L8 1oz Cu ----------
What is the minimum trace width allowed?
The minimum traces width is 0.006" (6 mils).
What is the minimum spacing between traces to copper lands?
The minimum gap between traces and copper lands is 0.006" (6 mils).
What is the minimum annular ring on vias?
The minimum annular ring on vias is 0.006" (6 mils) each side of the hole. The pad must be large enough to tent over the hole otherwise you may lose the metal in the hole during outer layer etching resulting in plating voids.
What is the closest copper to edge of board?
The closest copper trace and land fills to edge of PC board is 0.010" (10 mils). If the copper runs closer to the edge it may be exposed during board rout.
Are the boards electrically tested?
All multi-layer (4, 6, and 8 layer) boards come electrically tested as part of the service. Two-layer boards are not tested.
Can you handle controlled impedance requirements?
No. This feature is not available through the 5 Quick Protos service. However, you may visit our other company, , for complete PC board design and manufacturing needs.
To what acceptability standards do you build?
Quick 5 Protos are built to IPC-A-6011/6012 latest revision Class 2 with inspection based on IPC-A-600 latest revision.
What is OSP finish?
OSP (Organic Solderability Preservative) is a thin organic coating deposited on the exposed copper. The coating preserves the solderability of the copper surface, while allowing it to be easily soldered without the need for removal. Excellent solderability is maintained through 3 to 5 I.R. soldering cycles.
What files do you need to manufacture my 5 Quick Protos PCB?
The following files need to be compressed into one ZIP file and uploaded through the 5 Quick Protos web site at order placement. Our web application will only accept one ZIP file per order. Your file set needs to be complete with the following data:
1. Gerber files in 274X or 274D formats. (274D format will require an aperture list or environment file)
2. Excellon2 NC drill file.
3. Drill tool list specifying finished hole sizes, hole quantities, and plated/non-plated holes.
How do I send my files?
You will be prompted to upload your files through the web site during order placement. Your files are encrypted and maintained in our secure database.
