
I thought that it would be helpful to list a few good PCB manufacturers that we have dealt with currently and in the past with reviews. These PCB suppliers are actual printed circuit board manufacturers and not PCB brokers (which is important). Hopefully, this will be a pretty extensive list as we continue to do research and review PCB companies, but please let us know if you have any strong suggestions that we are missing. Also, please let us know if any of these manufactures have gone out of business since putting this list up. Cheers!
Rigid Manufacturers
PCB board houses in the USA are usually meant for companies that require prototype to medium production quantities at a quick turnaround or need ITAR certified boards. Just because your projects aren't ITAR, it doesn't mean that you shouldn't use these companies. If you prefer to keep your data in the USA, thee manufacturers below are a safe bet. However, make sure to let them know that you want your boards made in the USA.
Custom Circuit Boards, LLC. - Located in Phoenix, Arizona but ship worldwide for quick turnaround printed circuit boards. They have some pretty good PCB capabilities and decent prices. Testing and NRE is included in pricing. Shipping isn't.Flex and Rigid-flex Circuit Manufacturers
Flex PCB, LLC. - Santa Ana, California flex circuit shop that specializes in quickturn flex and rigid flex circuits. Expect an initial NRE charge. Testing is included for most flex circuits, but not for the rigid-flex boards. Shipping is not included. This flex manufacturer was recommended to me by a fellow PCB designer and they turned out to be a very good and competitive USA flex shop. PCB Assembly / Contract Manufacturing
Chinese shops are usually intended for production quantities or if you don't have any quick turnaround requirements and you are looking for the cheapest possible circuit price. Be careful with chinese shops when it comes to quality and intellectual property. If mission-critical, make sure you pay extra for the electrical testing. It will be worth it.
OSH Park -This is a community PCB website that collects a bunch of different orders an lumps them on a panel to get around min lot quantities. The board quality is OK, and they are made in China. All boards have purple solder-mask and gold-plating. OSH isn't the best for production.Note: Although we have had success and/or failure with the various printed circuit board manufacturers listed above, it doesn't mean that you will have the same experience. We do not take any responsbility if you have a bad experience. Now, if you have a good epxerience, feel free to give us a shout... :-)
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