Cheap PCBs

From: Jim Kearney <jim_at_jkearney.com>
Date: Wed Nov 20 17:31:00 2002

> Wow, that is really pretty cheap for what they seem to be offering.
> Board Size in Square Inches: 0-9 10-19 20-29 30-44 45-64 65-108
> LOT QTY = $ per batch of boards
> 2 $80 $90 $105 $120 $145 $175
> 4 $92 $115 $137 $160 $182 $205

It's decent, but not that great. For small projects, if you can fit them in
2.5" x 3.8", the miniboard service from www.expresspcb.com is hard to beat
at $62 for 3. The only problem there is that you have to use their software
to lay out the board.

For only a few dollars more, you can get more boards with solder mask and
silkscreen. www.4pcb.com will do boards up to 150 sq inches for $33 ea in
quantity 3 and up, including mask and legend. www.e-teknet.com does qty 4
up to 55 sq inches with mask and legend for only $22.99 each. I've used
both of them and the quality has been excellent.

Jim
Received on Wed Nov 20 2002 - 17:31:00 GMT