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Rigid PCB Manufacturing

Get your custom rigid PCBs exceptionally fast. Sierra Circuits manufactures and assembles the highest quality PCBs in America. Manufacturing, component procurement, and assembly available.

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Transform your PCB manufacturing experience with Sierra Circuits, your trusted partner for top-notch rigid PCBs. Whether you require a straightforward single-layer circuit board with rapid delivery or a sophisticated 30-layer mil-spec PCB featuring exotic metals, we have you covered. Sierra Circuits is your go-to solution for an instant quote and swift manufacturing, with the capability to deliver your boards in as little as 24 hours.

  • Manufactured in Silicon Valley
  • On-site inventory of the finest materials
  • Up to 30 layers
  • 1-day turn-times available
  • Component procurement
  • PCB assembly

What sets Sierra Circuits apart is our commitment to excellence. All our PCBs are manufactured in Silicon Valley, ensuring proximity to cutting-edge technology and materials. Our on-site inventory boasts the finest materials, allowing us to meet your requirements for up to 30 layers of precision and complexity. Experience the advantage of a 1-day turn-time for your projects, providing unmatched speed without compromising quality.

Sierra Circuits supports IPC-2581.

IPC-2581 stands as a cornerstone standard in the manufacturing of your rigid PCBs, transforming the dynamics of design data exchange. Its open, vendor-neutral format enhances communication efficiency, providing a comprehensive platform for sharing crucial details like layer stack-up and drill specifications. Embracing IPC-2581 not only fosters superior collaboration but also minimizes errors during data transfer, ultimately elevating the precision and reliability of the entire fabrication process.

A reliable partner for your manufacturing needs

With Sierra Circuits, you’re not just getting circuit boards; you’re gaining a reliable partner for your manufacturing needs. We prioritize customer satisfaction and aim to exceed expectations at every step. Our experienced team is ready to collaborate with you, ensuring that your rigid PCBs meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the world of PCBs, Sierra Circuits is here to simplify the manufacturing process. Our user-friendly quote system streamlines the initial steps, providing you with the information you need promptly. Trust Sierra Circuits for your rigid board needs and experience the convenience, speed, and precision that sets us apart in the industry.

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Product Promise

Sierra Circuits manufactures and assembles your rigid PCBs with full intellectual property protection.

PCB highlights:

  • Up to 30 layers
  • Board thickness: .005″ – .250″
  • Max panel size: 21″ x 29″
  • Min trace and space: .002″
  • Solder mask feature tolerance: .001″
  • Blind and buried vias

Fabrication highlights:

  • Routed arrays
  • Edge plating
  • Bevels
  • Heat sinks

PCB classifications:

  • IPC 6012, class 1, 2 and 3
  • MIL-PRF-55110
  • MIL-PRF-31032/1
  • MIL-PRF-31032/2

Quality management systems:

  • AS9100D
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • ISO 13485:2016

Board parameters for rigid PCBs

STANDARD ADVANCED MICRO
Min Layer Count 1 1 1
Max Layer Count 30 30 30
Min Board Thickness .010” (.254 mm) .005” (.127 mm) .005” (.127 mm)
Max Board Thickness .250” (6.35 mm) .250” (6.35 mm) .250” (6.35 mm)
Min Core Thickness .004” (.102 mm) .002” (.051 mm) .002” (.051 mm)
Min Dielectric .004” (.102 mm) .003” (.076 mm) .002″ (.051 mm)
Min Starting Copper Foil Weight 9 microns 9 microns 5 micron
Max Finished Copper Thickness (O/L) 4 oz (118 ml) 6 oz (177 ml) 1 oz (30 ml)
Max Finished Copper Thickness (I/L) 4 oz (118 ml) 4 oz (118 ml) 0.5 oz (15 ml)
Min Panel Size 12” x 18” (30 x 46 cm) 12” x 18” (30 x 46 cm) 12″ x 18″ (30 x 46 cm)
Max Panel Size 12” x 18” (30 x 46 cm) 21” x 29” (53 x 74 cm) 18″ x 24″ (46 x 61 cm)
Smallest Mechanical Drill Diameter .0059” (.150 mm) .0059” (.150 mm) .0059″ (.150 mm)
Smallest Laser Drill Diameter .005″ (.127 mm) .004″ (.102 mm) .004″ (.102 mm)
Min Finished Hole Size .004” (.102 mm) .002” (.051 mm) .002″ (.051 mm)
Max Through Hole Aspect Ratio (depending on board thickness and finish hole) 10:1 10:1 > 10:1
Max Laser Via Aspect Ratio .75:1 .75:1 .75:1
Blind Via Finished Hole Size .004” (.102 mm) Plated Shut Plated shut
Buried Via Finished Hole Size .004” (.102 mm) .002” (.051 mm) .002″ (.051 mm)
Min Trace and Space .004” (.102 mm) .003” (.076 mm) .002″ (.051 mm)
Min Pad Size for Test .005” (.127 mm) .005” (.127 mm) .005″ (.127 mm)
Process Pad Diameter D + .012” (.305 mm)
(1-mil (.025-mm) annular ring)
D + .008” (.203 mm) (tangency) D + .008” (.203 mm) (tangency)
Stacked Vias Yes Yes Yes
Min Wire Bond Pad Size > .006” (.152 mm) .004” (.102 mm) .004″ (.102 mm)
Controlled Impedance Tolerance 10% 5% 5%
Solder Mask Registration .002” (.051 mm) .001” (.025 mm) .001″ (.025 mm)
Solder Mask Feature Tolerance .0015” (.038 mm) .001” (.025 mm) .001” (.025 mm)
Solder Mask Min Dam Size (based on green soldermask color) .005” (.127 mm) .004” (.102 mm) .004″ (.102 mm)
Min Diameter Route Cutter Available .024” (.610 mm) .021” (.533 mm) .021″ (.533 mm)
Routed Part Size Tolerance .005” (.127 mm) .003” (.076 mm) .003″ (.076 mm)
Laser Hole Location Tolerance .0005” (.013 mm) .0005” (.013 mm) .0005″ (.013 mm)
Laser Routed Part Size Tolerance ( can only be done with panels < .032” thick) .002” (.051 mm) .002” (.051 mm) .001″ (.025 mm)
Bow and Twist Tolerance Per IPC spec Per IPC spec Per IPC spec
Thickness Tolerance (based on board thickness) 10% 5% 5%
Sequential Laminations 3 or less lamination cycles 4 lamination cycles 5 lamination cycles
Buried Vias Yes Yes Yes
Blind Vias Yes Yes Yes
Conductive Filled Vias Yes Yes Yes – Cu plate shut
Non Conductive Filled Vias Yes Yes Yes

Surface finish parameters for rigid PCBs

STANDARD ADVANCED MICRO
HASL (Vertical or Horizontal) Yes Yes No
Lead Free HASL Yes Yes No
OSP (Shikoku F2) Yes Yes Yes
OSP (Entek) Yes Yes Yes
ENIG (Electroless Nickel/Immersion Gold) Yes Yes Yes
Immersion Silver Yes Yes No
Electrolytic Soft Gold Yes Yes Yes
Electrolytic Hard Gold Yes Yes Yes
Selective Gold Yes Yes Yes

Solder mask finish parameters for rigid PCBs

STANDARD ADVANCED MICRO
Semi – Glossy Yes Yes Yes
Glossy Yes Yes Yes
Matte Yes Yes Yes

Solder mask color parameters for rigid PCBs

STANDARD ADVANCED MICRO
Green Yes Yes Yes
Black Yes Yes Yes
Red Yes Yes Yes
Blue Yes Yes Yes
Yellow Yes No No
White Yes No No
Clear Yes Yes Yes
Bright White Yes No No
Purple Yes No No

Legend mask parameters for rigid PCBs

STANDARD ADVANCED MICRO
All Colors Yes Yes Yes

Mechanical parameters for rigid PCBs

STANDARD ADVANCED MICRO
Routed Array Yes Yes Yes
V Score, Edge to Copper .01” .007” (.178 mm) .007″ (.178 mm)
V Score Angles 35°, 45°, 60° 35°, 45°, 60° 35°, 45°, 60°
Countersink Yes Yes Yes
Counterbore Yes Yes Yes
Bevel Yes Yes Yes
Milling +/- .003” (.076 mm) +/- .002” (.051 mm) +/- .001” (.025 mm)
Edge Castellation Yes Yes Yes
Edge Plating Yes Yes Yes
Heatsinks No Yes No

Electrical testing for rigid PCBs

STANDARD ADVANCED MICRO
10 Volt Yes Yes Yes
40 Volt (Burn-In Boards) Yes Yes Yes
250 Volt No Yes Yes
500 Volt No Yes Yes
Hi Pot No Yes Yes

Laminate material parameters for rigid PCBs

STANDARD ADVANCED MICRO
Arlon 85NT No Yes No
Bergquist No Yes No
Flexible Polyimide No Yes Yes
Hybrid Constructions Yes Yes Yes
Isola 370HR Yes Yes Yes
Isola FR406 Yes Yes Yes
Isola FR408 HR Yes Yes Yes
Isola P95 Yes Yes Yes
Isola P96 Yes Yes Yes
Iteq IT180 Yes Yes Yes
Nelco BT N5000 Yes Yes Yes
Nelco N4000-13 Yes Yes Yes
Nelco N4000-29 Yes Yes No
Nelco N7000-2 Yes Yes Yes
No Flow Prepreg Yes Yes Yes
Panasonic Megtron Yes Yes Yes
Panasonic R1755 Yes Yes No
Panasonic R1766 Yes Yes Yes
Polyclad Getek Yes Yes Yes
PSA Bond Film No Yes Yes
Rogers 3000 Series Yes Yes No
Rogers R4000 Series Yes Yes No
Rogers 5000 Series Yes Yes No
Rogers 6000 Series Yes Yes No
Rogers TMM Yes Yes No
Ventec VT47 Yes No No

Available reports for rigid PCBs

STANDARD ADVANCED MICRO
Microsection Yes Yes Yes
Solderability Yes Yes Yes
X-Ray Fluorescence Yes Yes Yes
Ionic Contamination Yes Yes Yes
Time Domain Reflectometry Test (TDR) Yes Yes Yes
FAI Yes Yes Yes
Certificate of Compliance Yes Yes Yes

UL certifications for rigid PCBs

STANDARD ADVANCED MICRO
94VO Yes Yes No

PCB certifications for rigid PCBs

STANDARD ADVANCED MICRO
MIL-PRF-55110 Yes No No
MIL-PRF-31032/1 Yes No No
MIL-PRF-31032/2 Yes No No
IPC 6012, Class 1, 2 and 3 Yes Yes Yes
ISO 9001:2015 Yes Yes Yes
ISO 13485:2016 Yes Yes Yes
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Engineers at the world’s most innovative companies choose Sierra Circuits for the highest quality rigid PCB manufacturing and assembly, right here in the USA.

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Sierra Circuits engineers and technicians have the experience to bring your rigid PCBs to life.

Whether you need a high-volume advanced PCB run or a low-volume quick turn PCB run, there’s a reason Sierra Circuits leads the industry in quality and performance. Our engineers and technicians manufacture and assemble the most reliable PCBs, right here in the United States.

Ideal for:
  • PCB designers and electrical engineers building prototypes or bringing products to market
  • Contract manufacturers who need fast, predictable lead times
  • Purchasing teams who require pricing and supply-chain transparency
  • Tinkerers, hobbyists, and builders developing IoT home automation devices
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Manufacturing Equipment at Sierra Circuits

Our 70,000 sqft state-of-the-art campus in the heart of Silicon Valley contains the most advanced equipment required for the manufacture and assembly of your PCBs. Whether you’re looking for standard quick turn PCBs or boards with the tightest tolerances, made from exotic metals, there’s a reason Sierra Circuits leads the industry in quality and performance.

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