Re: Inexpensive PCB proto houses?

Chris Smolinski wrote:
So what PCB proto houses are folks using?

Here's a list from the last time I checked prices, in order of increasing minimum lot cost for a 4"x6" 2-layer. Lot size varies from 2 to 5 pcs, with the magic price being $90-$100/lot.

http://www.barebonespcb.com/
http://www.pcbnet.com/
http://www.apcircuits.com/
http://www.eprotos.com
http://www.expresspcb.com/ExpressPCBHtm/SpecsStandard.htm
http://www.protoexpress.com/
http://www.pcbfabexpress.com/
http://www.pcbexpress.com/products/express1.php
http://www.e-fabpcb.com/
http://www.e-teknet.com/
http://www.33each.com/

Europe:
http://www.olimex.com/pcb/index.html
http://www.pcbpool.com/uk_index.htm

Advanced Circuits (33each.com) does nice work, with good specs. At $100 for 3x, their 2-layer proto deal is pretty good (though there are cheaper). For 4-layer, Sierra Proto (protoexpress.com) has the best deal, and their work gets high marks from others here.

HTH,
Richard
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