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Fast, High‑Quality Prototypes with NextPCB

Get precision-engineered PCB prototypes in as fast as 24 hours, backed by ISO-certified quality and competitive pricing.

PCB Prototype Services at NextPCB

NextPCB delivers fast, affordable, high-quality PCB prototyping & production—1–32 layers (HDI, rigid-flex)—ISO 9001/IATF 16949/ISO 14001, UL, RoHS, REACH. > Explore our pcb capabilities.

Fast Delivery & High-Quality Assurance

Receive your 1–2 layer PCB prototypes in as fast as 24 hours, with no MOQ. Offer exclusive discount for new customers.

Advanced PCB Manufacturing Capabilities

We support up to 32-layer boards, including HDI, high-frequency, and rigid-flex designs. Materials range from FR-4 to Rogers and Arlon.

Industry-Leading Service

With over 15 years of experience, NextPCB offers comprehensive services from prototyping to mass production, ensuring quality and reliability.

Expert Support

Benefit from over 10 years of layout experience, supporting up to 60GHz designs and 42-layer boards. We offer DFM, DFA, EMC, and SI verification.

Component Sourcing

Access a global supply chain with over 600,000 in-stock parts, ensuring competitive pricing and lead times. All components are 100% genuine.

Open Source Free Online Tools

Utilize our free online tools for DFM, DFA, and Gerber viewing to optimize your designs before submission.

Free Functional Testing for Prototypes

We offer free functional testing for up to 10 prototype units, ensuring your designs meet performance expectations before mass production.

Global Logistics Support

Leverage our robust global logistics network to ensure timely delivery of your prototypes, reducing lead time and minimizing production delays.

PCB Layer Types at NextPCB

Explore NextPCB's diverse PCB layer offerings, from single-sided to advanced HDI designs. Our capabilities cater to various applications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Single-Sided PCB

Single-Sided PCB

Single-Layer PCB: Basic single-sided boards for simple circuits.

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Double-Sided PCB

Double-Sided PCB

Standard double-sided boards for most applications

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Multilayer PCB

Multilayer PCB

4-20 layer boards for complex circuits

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HDI PCB (High-Density Interconnect PCB)

HDI PCB (High-Density Interconnect PCB)

High density interconnect boards for space-constrained designs.

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Technical Specifications

Parameter Standard PCB Advanced PCB
Layer Count 1–2 layers 4–32 layers
Minimum Trace Width / Spacing 3.5 mil (0.089 mm) 3 mil (0.076 mm)
Minimum Hole Diameter 0.2 mm (8 mil) 0.15 mm (6 mil)
Surface Finish HASL (Hot Air Solder Leveling) ENIG (Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold), Immersion Silver, OSP (Organic Solderability Preservative)
PCB Dimensions Min: 10 x 10 mm, Max: 520 x 600 mm Min: 10 x 10 mm, Max: 400 x 500 mm
Material Options FR-4 (TG130, TG150, TG170), FR-1 High-frequency materials (e.g., Rogers RO3000, RO4000 series)
Impedance Control ±10% ±5%
Thermal Management Standard thermal conductivity High thermal conductivity materials available (e.g., RO4000 series)
Substrate Materials FR4, High TG, Rogers, Shengyi, ITEQ, TU, Nanya
Copper Thickness Up to 10oz
Colors Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, White, Black, Matte Black
Technologies HDI 3 blind/buried vias, impedance control,
via capping, castellated holes, edge plating
Accepted File Formats Gerber RS-274x/Gerber X2/ODB++ from Altium, KiCad, Eagle, etc.
Other PCB Types Metal Core, Flex, Rigid-Flex, Advanced

PCB Design Recourses

NextPCB Quality Control: Ensuring PCB Reliability from Day One

Visual Inspection & AOI

Automated optical inspection for surface defects

X‑Ray Inspection

Verifies multilayer alignment and hidden solder joints.

Impedance Control Testing

Monitors trace impedance for signal integrity.

E‑Test / Flying Probe & In‑Circuit Testing (ICT)

Confirms connectivity and checks for shorts and opens.

Solder Mask Adhesion & Inspection

Ensures solder mask precision and durability.

CCD‑Controlled Drilling

Camera-guided drilling for accuracy.

Functional Testing

erifies performance under real conditions.

Standards & Certifications

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, UL, RoHS, REACH compliance.

📌 Applications of PCB Prototypes

Applications of PCB Prototypes

NextPCB's PCB prototypes are utilized across various industries and applications:

  • Circuit Prototyping: Engineers and designers use prototypes to test and validate circuit designs before mass production.
  • Educational Purposes: Institutions employ prototypes to teach students about PCB design and assembly processes.
  • Research and Development: R&D teams utilize prototypes to develop and test new electronic products and technologies.
  • DIY Projects: Hobbyists and makers create prototypes for personal electronics projects and innovations.
  • Testing and Debugging: Prototypes are used to identify and fix issues in circuit designs before final production.

These applications highlight the versatility and importance of PCB prototypes in various sectors.

🏭 Facilities and Manufacturing Capabilities

NextPCB operates state-of-the-art facilities to support their PCB prototype services:

  • Headquarters: Located in Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, China.
  • PCB Prototype Factory: Situated in Bao'an District, Shenzhen, focusing on rapid prototyping.
  • PCB Mass Manufacturing Factory: Located in Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, dedicated to large-scale production.
  • PCB Assembly Plants: Facilities in Dongguan and Changsha, equipped for comprehensive PCB assembly services.

These facilities are equipped with advanced machinery and adhere to stringent quality control measures, ensuring the production of high-quality PCB prototypes.

Facilities and Manufacturing Capabilities

FAQs

Here at NextPCB, we empower innovation through precision manufacturing. Below are concise technical answers to common PCB prototyping questions in line with NextPCB's engineering ethos:

1. What is a prototype in electronics?

A prototype is a functional pre-production unit used to validate design integrity, electrical performance, and manufacturability before mass production.

2. Are motherboards just PCBs?

Motherboards are multilayer PCBs engineered with optimized circuitry for component integration and signal integrity – they form the backbone of electronic systems.

3. What is a PCB prototyping machine?

Refers to rapid fabrication equipment (e.g., laser drills, plating lines, AOI systems) enabling high-precision low-volume production for design verification.

4. Why prototype circuits before finalizing PCBs?

Risk Mitigation: Identify signal/thermal flaws early
Cost Control: Avoid mass-production rework
DFM Validation: Confirm manufacturability

5. How to make a PCB prototype?

Finalize schematics/gerbers
Select materials (FR-4, HF, etc.)
Utilize NextPCB's instant-quote platform for prototyping services
Perform functional/EMC testing

6. How to create a physical prototype?

Combine 3D-printed enclosures with precision-assembled PCBs. NextPCB offers integrated PCB + Assembly services under one roof.

7. How to create your own PCB?

Design: Use Altium/KiCad
Optimize: Follow IPC standards
Produce: Upload gerbers via NextPCB
We handle fabrication, component sourcing, and assembly

8. Is PCB cloning legal?

Cloning patented/copyrighted layouts violates IP laws. Reverse-engineering for interoperability may have limited exceptions – always consult legal counsel.

9. How to design a PCB schematic?

  • Define electrical rules
  • Place critical components first
  • Route high-speed traces using impedance-matched layers
  • Validate with NextPCB’s freeDFM analyzer

10. Can you patent a PCB design?

Unique circuitry layouts meeting patent criteria (novelty, utility) are patentable. Functional aspects > aesthetic designs.

11. What is a PCB project?

An engineered initiative developing printed circuit boards for specific applications – from IoT wearables to aerospace control systems.

12. What are the three types of PCBs?

Rigid: FR-4, Aluminum-backed (industrial use)
Flexible: Polyimide/Kapton® (wearables, medical)
Rigid-Flex: Hybrid (military/aerospace applications)

Contact & Support

Still have questions? Our technical support team is here to help.