PCB FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Our lead time is counted from the next working day following receipt of payment and confirmation of specification and files. Any orders placed on Sundays and public holidays will be processed on the next working day.

Yes, we can reduce the lead time if you have an urgent requirement; however, you will be charged rush fees. For standard single-and-double-layer PCBs, the shortest lead time available is 2-6 days. For standard multiple- layer PCBs, the shortest lead time available is 3-8 days. Please email sales@PCBAstore.com for full details of the lead times and rush fees charged.

The standard lead time for standard-sized double-layer boards is approximately eight working days, and for standard-sized multilayer boards it is approximately 12 working days.

The standard lead time for PCBA orders is approximately 3-4 weeks. This includes PCB manufacture, component procurement, and assembly.

As we need to source all the parts for Turn-key orders, the turn time largely depends on how quick we can get all the parts. We will let you know through everyday email communications. Before all parts are ready, we will fabricate the PCBs and start to make the stencil so that we can start assembly immediately after we get the parts. 

The standard lead time for stencils is 1-2 working days after we have confirmed the stencil file.

You should receive a confirmation email within 1-2 working days of placing your order if there are no file issues. If you have not heard from us within this time period, please email sales@PCBAstore.com for assistance.

Yes. But we also offer leaded PCBs.

Yes, we can manufacture lead-free and ROHS compliant boards, if required.

Panelization is needed when your PCB dimension is smaller than 50mmx100mm, or when your PCB is of any shapes (circular, or odd shape) other than rectangle, your boards must be panelized in an array for fabrication. You can pre-panelize at your side, or we can also panelize for you. In the latter case, we will send the panelization file back to you for your approval before fabrication begins. Panelization is a MUST if your PCBs will use surface mounting machines for assembly.

If the clearance between the board’s edge and copper features is less than 3.5mm (138mil), or your boards need to be panelized for some reason, Break-away rails (Break-away tabs) must be added at the two longer paralleled edges of the boards to ensure that the boards can be assembled by the SMT machine.

Yes, it is fine to send us single PCB files. However, when ordering, please specify that the order is "Panel type" and provide full details of the estimated panel dimension and how the boards should be panelized.

Yes. Please send us the Gerber file together with the full specification of your requirements and we will arrange a quotation.

We have capabilities of manufacturing most of the PCBs for our customers. If you find your PCBs need special processing or you are not sure if we have the ability to produce or not, please contact us at service@PCBAstore.com for an answer, attaching your Gerber files and all other files or drawings for us to assess if we can do or not. For the full list of our PCB Capabilities, please refer to Capabilities

8 layers.

As a default, we accept Gerber file RS-274X format. (Note: 274D format is not accepted) We also accept the following layout files:*.ODB++, PROTEL *.PCB/ *.PCBDOC EAGLE *.BRD (IMPORTANT: please provide your Eagle Version to avoid conversion mistakes).