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Ordering 2 layer ($33) or 4 layer ($66) PCBs from Advanced
Circuits
Before attempting to order a PCB make sure your board design
meets the following specifications:
Leadtime5days
2-layers,FR-4,0.062",1ozcuplate
Leadfreesolderfinish
Min.0.006"line/space
Min.0.015"holesize
Allholesplated
GreenLPImask
DoesNotIncludeBlind/BuriedVias
Whitelegend(1or2sides)
1partnumberperorder(additional$50lotchargeformultipleimagesorstep&repeat)
Maxsize60sq.inches
Noslots(oroverlappingdrillhits)
Nointernalrouting(cutouts)
Noscoring,tabrout,ordrilledholeboardseparations.
Routedtooveralldimensions
Maximum35drilledholespersq.inch
Most importantly are the minimum 6mil trace size and spacing,
minimum 15mil hole size, and maximumsquare inch board size (2 layer
= 60 sq in, 4 layer = 30 sq in).
Also, make sure you have all of the necessary Gerber files
contained within a single ZIP file. For a list of
the required files see step 6.
1. Register with advanced circuits.
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2. Once registered return to the main page and click on the
special offers link.
3. On the special offers page, scroll down to the Student
Discounts box and click the link that says
Click here.
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4. If you are ordering a two layer board, click the click here
to orderlink in number 2.
If you are ordering a four layer board, click the click here to
orderlink in number 3.
5.
Log in with the e-mail address you used to register in step
1.
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6. Click on the choose filebutton to choose the ZIP file that
contains your Gerber files, then press
upload now. All Gerber files must be in a single ZIP file.
Gerber files MUST BE in the 274X
format and drill files must be Excellon format (NC Drill in
Ultiboard).
Note: At a minimum you should have in your zip file:
2 Layer Board: 4 Layer Board:
Top Copper Top Copper
Bottom Copper Copper Inner Layer1
Top Silkscreen Copper Inner Layer2
Top Soldermask Bottom Copper
Bottom Soldermask Top Silkscreen
Board Outline Top Soldermask
NC Drill Bottom Soldermask
Board Outline
NC Drill
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7. After pressing upload, fill in Part #, Rev#, the X and Y
dimensions of your PCB, whether you want
a solder mask on the top/ bottom/ or both sides, what sides of
your board have silkscreening,
the number of layers your board has, and the quantity you wish
to order. Select the Noradio
button for the ITAR option always. Choose the shipping option
you desire. UPS ground and
FedEx ground typically take 3 days and cost around 20-22
dollars.
Note: If you wish to do the Order 4 boards get one freedeal,
simply order a quantity of 4
and it will automatically add your extra free board when you
check out.
8. You now need to tell Advanced Circuits what each of the files
is contained within the ZIP file you
uploaded. Use the drop down menus next to each of the file names
to indicate what that
particular file is.
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9. Fill in all of the information in the payment section except
the credit card number, expiration
date, and name on card. The rest of the information is provided
below.
10.IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
If you are ordering a SINGLEboard at the student discount price
of $33 or $66 YOU MUSTput
Studentin the comments box at the bottom of the page.
11.
Have Emma enter in the credit card information and submit your
order.12.Enjoy your blue wires.
Provided By: Matt Bird 11
