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Why and Where Do You Need Rigid PCBs?

  • Can withstand mechanical stress, vibrations, and long-term wear.
  • Dissipate heat efficiently; ideal for high-power applications.
  • Support multi-layer designs for complex layouts, ensuring reliable signal transmission.
  • Lower material and manufacturing costs, hence suitable for mass production.
Ideal for:
  • Aerospace and defense – radar systems, satellites, and military devices.
  • Automotive – ECUs and infotainment systems.
  • Consumer electronics – smartphones and laptops.
  • Telecommunications – network infrastructure and communication satellites.
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Why Choose Sierra Circuits for Rigid PCB Fabrication?

  • We can manufacture sophisticated 30-layer mil-spec boards featuring exotic materials without any hassle. Our on-site inventory stocks the finest materials, avoiding supply chain discrepancies.
  • We offer an effortless quote process and exceptional customer support with a dedicated portal to track your project updates for seamless collaboration.
  • Our design experts can help you build a reliable stack-up with impedance
    calculations. The DFM engineering team reviews and optimizes your design to ensure it’s ready for manufacturing.
  • We implement innovative technologies like automated scaling systems, 3D X-ray machines with rotating cameras, laser drilling, and controlled depth drilling for high accuracy.
  • With 30+ years of experience, our staff oversees the entire manufacturing and
    assembly process, ensuring your design is flawlessly fabricated from start to finish.
Our expertise
  • DFM engineers to validate PCB designs
  • Quick resolution for DFM/DFA issues
  • Fabrication and assembly under one roof
  • Dedicated customer portal to track your project and order status
  • Component stocking
  • On-site inventory of dielectric materials
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Minimum Layer Count1imageimage
Maximum Layer Count36
Minimum Board Thickness10 mil (0.010 in/0.254 mm)
Maximum Boards Thickness300 mil (0.300 in/7.620 mm)
Minimum Core Thickness4 mil (0.004 in/0.102 mm)
Minimum Dielectric4 mil (0.004 in/0.102 mm)
Minimum Starting Copper Foil Weight9 microns
Maximum Finished Copper Thickness (outer layer)4 oz
Maximum Finished Copper Thickness (inner layer)4 oz
Thickness Tolerance (based on board thickness)±10%
Hybrid ConstructionsNo
No Flow PrepregNo
Bow and Twist TolerancePer IPC spec
Sequential Lamination3 or less lamination cycles
Drill and Pad Drill and Pad
Minimum Finished Hole Size4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm)imageimage
Smallest Mechanical Drill Diameter5.9 mil (0.0059 in/0.150 mm)
Minimum Annular Ring- Mechanically Drilled4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm)
Conductive Filled ViasYes
Non Conductive Filled ViasYes
Maximum Through Hole Aspect Ratio
(depending on board thickness and finish hole)
10:1
Minimum Pad Size for Test5 mil (0.0050 in/0.127 mm)
Process Pad Diameter6 mil (0.0060 in/0.152 mm)
Minimum Wire Bond Pad Size>6 mil (0.0060 in/0.152 mm)
Backdrill to Copper Clearance10 mil (0.010 in/0.254 mm)
Backdrill to Backdrill Clearance6 mil (0.0060 in/0.152 mm)
Minimum Backdrill Oversize Diameter8 mil (0.0080 in/0.203 mm) to 10 mil (0.010 in/0.254 mm)
Minimum Controlled Depth DrillingMore than 1 mil (0.001 in/0.0254 mm)
Controlled Depth Drilling tolerance±2 mil (0.002 in/0.0508 mm)
Minimum Pad to Minimum Mechanical Drill Minimum Pad to Minimum Mechanical Drill
Mechanical Drill Size Minimum Pad Size (2 × Annular ring + Drill size)
6 mil (0.006 in/0.152 mm)10 mil (0.010 in/0.254 mm)
7 mil (0.007 in/0.178 mm)11 mil (0.011 in/0.279 mm)
8 mil (0.008 in/0.203 mm)12 mil (0.012 in/0.305 mm)
9 mil (0.009 in/0.229 mm)13 mil (0.013 in/0.330 mm)
10 mil (0.010 in/0.254 mm)14 mil (0.014 in/0.356 mm)
11 mil (0.011 in/0.279 mm)15 mil (0.015 in/0.381 mm)
12 mil (0.012 in/0.305 mm)16 mil (0.016 in/0.406 mm)
Trace and Spacing Clearances Trace and Spacing Clearances
Minimum Trace Width4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm)image
Minimum Trace Space4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm)
Controlled Impedance Tolerance±10%
Minimum Etching Guidelines4.25 mil (0.00425 in/0.108 mm) spacing and 4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm) trace width for 1 oz
Solder Mask and Surface Finish Solder Mask and Surface Finish
Solder Mask Colors AvailableGreen, Black, Purple, Red, Blue, Yellow, Bright White, and Clearimage
Solder Mask Registration2 mil (0.0020 in/0.051 mm)
Solder Mask Feature Tolerance1.5 mil (0.0015 in/0.038 mm)
Solder Mask Minimum Dam Size
    3 mil (0.0030 in/0.076 mm)-4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm) for Green and Red
    5 mil (0.0050 in/0.127 mm) for Purple, Black, and Blue
Solder Mask FinishSemi–Glossy, Glossy, and Matte
Legend Colors AvailableAll Colors
Surface Finishes AvailableHASL (vertical), Lead Free HASL, OSP, ENIG, Immersion Silver, Electrolytic Soft Gold, Electrolytic Hard Gold, Selective Gold, ENIPIG
Mechanical Parameters Mechanical Parameters
Minimum Panel Size12”x18”imageimageimageimageimage
Maximum Panel Size21”x30”
Laser Routed Part Size Tolerance (Available for panels < 0.032” thick)3 mil (0.003 in/0.076 mm)
Minimum Diameter Route Bit24 mil (0.024 in/0.610 mm)
Routed Part Size Tolerance5 mil (0.005 in/0.127 mm)
Internal Cutouts, Slots 5 mil (0.005 in/0.127 mm)
Routed ArrayYes
V Score, Edge to Copper10 mil (0.010 in/0.254 mm)
V Score Angles30°, 45°, 60°
CountersinkYes
CounterboreYes
BevelYes
Milling±3 mil (0.003 in/0.076 mm)
Edge CastellationYes
Edge PlatingYes
HeatsinkNo
Recommended Laminate Materials Recommended Laminate Materials
Isola 370HRNelco N4000-13Rogers RO3000 Series
Isola FR406Nelco N4000-29Rogers RO4000 Series
Isola FR408 HRNelco N7000- 2HTRogers 5000 Series (RT/Duroid)
Isola P95Panasonic MegtronRogers 6000 Series (RT/Duroid)
Isola P96Panasonic R1755Rogers TMM
Iteq IT180Panasonic R1766Ventec VT47
Nelco BT N5000EMC 370ZVentec VT901
PCB Testing and Reports PCB Testing and Reports
Electrical Testing10 Volt and 40 Volt (burn-in boards)
MicrosectionYes
SolderabilityYes
X-Ray FluorescenceYes
Ionic ContaminationYes
Time Domain Reflectometry Test (TDR)Yes
Wire Bond TestingYes
First Article Inspection (FAI)Yes
Certificate of ComplianceYes
PCB Certification PCB Certification
MIL-PRF-55110Yesimage
MIL-PRF-31032/1Yes
MIL-PRF-31032/2Yes
IPC 6012, Class 1, 2 and 3Yes
ISO 9001:2015Yes
ISO 13485:2016Yes
UL (94VO)Yes
AS9100Yes
Stack-Up Stack-Up
Minimum Layer Count1imageimage
Maximum Layer Count36
Minimum Board Thickness5 mil (0.005 in/0.127 mm)
Maximum Boards Thickness300 mil (0.300 in/7.620 mm)
Minimum Core Thickness2 mil (0.002 in/0.051 mm)
Minimum Dielectric3 mil (0.003 in/0.076 mm)
Minimum Starting Copper Foil Weight3 microns
Maximum Finished Copper Thickness (outer layer)6 oz
Maximum Finished Copper Thickness (inner layer)4 oz
Thickness Tolerance (based on board thickness)±10%
Hybrid ConstructionsYes
No Flow PrepregYes
Bow and Twist TolerancePer IPC spec
Sequential Lamination4 lamination cycles
Drill and Pad Drill and Pad
Minimum Finished Hole Size4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm)imageimageimage
Smallest Mechanical Drill Diameter5.9 mil (0.0059 in/0.150 mm)
Minimum Annular Ring- Mechanically Drilled3 mil (0.0030 in/0.076 mm)
Smallest Laser Drill Diameter4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm)
Minimum Annular Ring- Laser Drilled2 mil (0.0020 in/0.051 mm)
Laser Hole Location Tolerance0.5 mil (0.0005 in/0.013 mm)
Blind Via Finished Hole Size4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm)
Buried Via Finished Hole Size4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm)
Stacked ViasYes
Conductive Filled ViasYes
Non Conductive Filled ViasYes
Maximum Through Hole Aspect Ratio
(depending on board thickness and finish hole)
10:1
Maximum Laser Via Aspect Ratio0.75:1
Minimum Pad Size for Test5 mil (0.0050 in/0.127 mm)
Process Pad Diameter4 mil (0.004 in/0.102 mm)
Minimum Wire Bond Pad Size4 mil (0.004 in/0.102 mm)
Backdrill to Copper Clearance10 mil (0.010 in/0.254 mm)
Backdrill to Backdrill Clearance6 mil (0.0060 in/0.152 mm)
Minimum Backdrill Oversize Diameter8 mil (0.0080 in/0.203 mm) to 10 mil (0.010 in/0.254 mm)
Minimum Controlled Depth DrillingMore than 1 mil (0.001 in/0.0254 mm)
Controlled Depth Drilling Tolerance±2 mil (0.002 in/0.0508 mm)
Minimum Pad to Minimum Mechanical Drill Minimum Pad to Minimum Mechanical Drill
Mechanical Drill Size Minimum Pad Size (2 × Annular ring + Drill size)
6 mil (0.006 in/0.152 mm)10 mil (0.010 in/0.254 mm)
7 mil (0.007 in/0.178 mm)11 mil (0.011 in/0.279 mm)
8 mil (0.008 in/0.203 mm)12 mil (0.012 in/0.305 mm)
9 mil (0.009 in/0.229 mm)13 mil (0.013 in/0.330 mm)
10 mil (0.010 in/0.254 mm)14 mil (0.014 in/0.356 mm)
11 mil (0.011 in/0.279 mm)15 mil (0.015 in/0.381 mm)
12 mil (0.012 in/0.305 mm)16 mil (0.016 in/0.406 mm)
Minimum Pad to Minimum Class 2 Laser Drill Minimum Pad to Minimum Class 2 Laser Drill
Laser Drill SizeMinimum Pad Size
3 mil (0.003 in/0.0762 mm)7 mil (0.007 in/0.1778 mm)
4 mil (0.004 in/0.1016 mm)8 mil (0.008 in/0.2032 mm)
5 mil (0.005 in/0.1270 mm)9 mil (0.009 in/0.2286 mm)
6 mil (0.006 in/0.1524 mm)10 mil (0.010 in/0.2540 mm)
7 mil (0.007 in/0.1778 mm)11 mil (0.011 in/0.2794 mm)
8 mil (0.008 in/0.2032 mm)12 mil (0.012 in/0.3048 mm)
Minimum Pad to Minimum Class 3 Laser Drill Minimum Pad to Minimum Class 3 Laser Drill
Laser Drill SizeMinimum Pad Size
3 mil (0.003 in/0.0762 mm)9 mil (0.009 in/0.2286 mm)
4 mil (0.004 in/0.1016 mm)10 mil (0.010 in/0.2540 mm)
5 mil (0.005 in/0.1270 mm)11 mil (0.011 in/0.2794 mm)
6 mil (0.006 in/0.1524 mm)12 mil (0.012 in/0.3048 mm)
7 mil (0.007 in/0.1778 mm)13 mil (0.013 in/0.3302 mm)
8 mil (0.008 in/0.2032 mm)14 mil (0.014 in/0.3556 mm)
Trace and Spacing Clearances Trace and Spacing Clearances
Minimum Trace Width3 mil (0.0030 in/0.076 mm)
Minimum Trace Space3 mil (0.0030 in/0.076 mm)
Controlled Impedance Tolerance±5%
Minimum Etching Guidelines4.25 mil (0.00425 in/0.108 mm) spacing and 4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm) trace width for 1 oz
Solder Mask and Surface Finish Solder Mask and Surface Finish
Solder Mask Colors AvailableGreen, Black, Red, Blue, and Clearimage
Solder Mask Registration1 mil (0.0010 in/0.025 mm)
Solder Mask Feature Tolerance1 mil (0.0010 in/0.025 mm)
Solder Mask Minimum Dam Size
    3 mil (0.0030 in/0.076 mm)-4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm) for Green and Red
    5 mil (0.0050 in/0.127 mm) for Purple, Black, and Blue
Solder Mask FinishSemi–Glossy, Glossy, and Matte
Legend Colors AvailableAll Colors
Surface Finishes AvailableHASL (Vertical), Lead Free HASL, OSP, ENIG, Immersion Silver, Electrolytic Soft Gold, Electrolytic Hard Gold, Selective Gold
Mechanical Parameters Mechanical Parameters
Minimum Panel Size12”x18”imageimageimageimage
Maximum Panel Size18”x24”
Laser Routed Part Size Tolerance (Available for panels < 0.032” thick)3 mil (0.003 in/0.076 mm)
Minimum Diameter Route Bit24 mil (0.024 in/0.610 mm)
Routed Part Size Tolerance3 mil (0.003 in/0.076 mm)
Routed ArrayYes
V Score, Edge to Copper7 mil (0.007 in/0.178 mm)
V Score Angles35°, 45°, 60°
CountersinkYes
CounterboreYes
BevelYes
Milling±2 mil (0.002 in/0.051 mm)
Edge CastellationYes
Edge PlatingYes
HeatsinkYes
Recommended Laminate Materials Recommended Laminate Materials
Arlon 85NTIteq IT180PSA Bond Film
BergquistNelco BT N5000Rogers 3000 Series
Flexible PolyimideNelco N4000-13Rogers R4000 Series
Isola 370HRNelco N4000-29Rogers 5000 Series
Isola FR406Nelco N7000-2Rogers 6000 Series
Isola FR408 HRPanasonic MegtronRogers TMM
Isola P95Panasonic R1755Arlon 85 HP
Isola P96Panasonic R1766
PCB Testing and Reports PCB Testing and Reports
Electrical Testing10 Volt, 40 Volt (burn-in boards), 250 Volt, 500 Volt and Hi Pot
MicrosectionYes
SolderabilityYes
X-Ray FluorescenceYes
Ionic ContaminationYes
Time Domain Reflectometry Test (TDR)Yes
Wire Bond TestingYes
First Article Inspection (FAI)Yes
Certificate of ComplianceYes
PCB Certification PCB Certification
MIL-PRF-55110Yesimage
MIL-PRF-31032/1Yes
MIL-PRF-31032/2Yes
IPC 6012, Class 1, 2 and 3Yes
ISO 9001:2015Yes
ISO 13485:2016Yes
UL (94VO)Yes
AS9100Yes
Stack-Up Stack-Up
Minimum Layer Count1imageimage
Maximum Layer Count36
Minimum Board Thickness5 mil (0.0050 in/0.127 mm)
Maximum Boards Thickness300 mil (0.3000 in/7.620 mm)
Minimum Core Thickness2 mil (0.0020 in/0.051 mm)
Minimum Dielectric2 mil (0.0020 in/0.051 mm)
Minimum Starting Copper Foil Weight3 microns
Maximum Finished Copper Thickness (outer layer)1 oz
Maximum Finished Copper Thickness (inner layer)0.5 oz
Thickness Tolerance (based on board thickness)±10%
Hybrid ConstructionsYes
No Flow PrepregYes
Bow and Twist TolerancePer IPC spec
Sequential Lamination5 lamination cycles
Drill and Pad Drill and Pad
Minimum Finished Hole Size4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm)imageimageimage
Smallest Mechanical Drill Diameter5.9 mil (0.0059 in/0.150 mm)
Minimum Annular Ring- Mechanically Drilled2 mil (0.0020 in/0.051 mm)
Smallest Laser Drill Diameter4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm)
Minimum Annular Ring- Laser Drilled2 mil (0.0020 in/0.051 mm)
Laser Hole Location Tolerance0.5 mil (0.0005 in/0.013 mm)
Blind Via Finished Hole Size4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm)
Buried Via Finished Hole Size4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm)
Stacked ViasYes
Conductive Filled ViasYes–Cu plate shut
Non Conductive Filled ViasYes
Maximum Through Hole Aspect Ratio
(depending on board thickness and finish hole)
≤20:1
Maximum Laser Via Aspect Ratio0.75:1
Minimum Pad Size for Test5 mil (0.0050 in/0.127 mm)
Process Pad Diameter4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm)
Minimum Wire Bond Pad Size4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm)
Backdrill to Copper Clearance10 mil (0.010 in/0.254 mm)
Backdrill to Backdrill Clearance6 mil (0.0060 in/0.152 mm)
Minimum Backdrill Oversize Diameter8 mil (0.0080 in/0.203 mm) to 10 mil (0.010 in/0.254 mm)
Minimum Controlled Depth DrillingMore than 1 mil (0.001 in/0.0254 mm)
Controlled Depth Drilling Tolerance±2 mil (0.002 in/0.0508 mm)
Minimum Pad to Minimum Mechanical Drill Minimum Pad to Minimum Mechanical Drill
Mechanical Drill SizeMinimum Pad Size (2 × Annular ring + Drill size)
6 mil (0.006 in/0.152 mm)10 mil (0.010 in/0.254 mm)
7 mil (0.007 in/0.178 mm)11 mil (0.011 in/0.279 mm)
8 mil (0.008 in/0.203 mm)12 mil (0.012 in/0.305 mm)
9 mil (0.009 in/0.229 mm)13 mil (0.013 in/0.330 mm)
10 mil (0.010 in/0.254 mm)14 mil (0.014 in/0.356 mm)
11 mil (0.011 in/0.279 mm)15 mil (0.015 in/0.381 mm)
12 mil (0.012 in/0.305 mm)16 mil (0.016 in/0.406 mm)
Minimum Pad to Minimum Class 2 Laser Drill Minimum Pad to Minimum Class 2 Laser Drill
Laser Drill SizeMinimum Pad Size
3 mil (0.003 in/0.0762 mm)7 mil (0.007 in/0.1778 mm)
4 mil (0.004 in/0.1016 mm)8 mil (0.008 in/0.2032 mm)
5 mil (0.005 in/0.1270 mm)9 mil (0.009 in/0.2286 mm)
6 mil (0.006 in/0.1524 mm)10 mil (0.010 in/0.2540 mm)
7 mil (0.007 in/0.1778 mm)11 mil (0.011 in/0.2794 mm)
8 mil (0.008 in/0.2032 mm)12 mil (0.012 in/0.3048 mm)
Minimum Pad to Minimum Class 3 Laser Drill Minimum Pad to Minimum Class 3 Laser Drill
Laser Drill SizeMinimum Pad Size
3 mil (0.003 in/0.0762 mm)9 mil (0.009 in/0.2286 mm)
4 mil (0.004 in/0.1016 mm)10 mil (0.010 in/0.2540 mm)
5 mil (0.005 in/0.1270 mm)10 mil (0.010 in/0.2540 mm)
6 mil (0.006 in/0.1524 mm)12 mil (0.012 in/0.3048 mm)
7 mil (0.007 in/0.1778 mm)13 mil (0.013 in/0.3302 mm)
8 mil (0.008 in/0.2032 mm)14 mil (0.014 in/0.3556 mm)
Trace and Spacing Clearances Trace and Spacing Clearances
Minimum Trace Width2 mil (0.0020 in/0.051 mm)image
Minimum Trace Space2 mil (0.0020 in/0.051 mm)
Controlled Impedance Tolerance±10%
Minimum Etching Guidelines4.25 mil (0.00425 in/0.108 mm) spacing and 4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm) trace width for 1 oz
Solder Mask and Surface Finish Solder Mask and Surface Finish
Solder Mask Colors AvailableGreen and Redimage
Solder Mask Registration1 mil (0.0010 in/0.025 mm)
Solder Mask Feature Tolerance1 mil (0.0010 in/0.025 mm)
Solder Mask Minimum Dam Size3 mil (0.0030 in/0.076 mm)-4 mil (0.0040 in/0.102 mm) for Green and Red
Solder Mask FinishSemi–Glossy, Glossy and Matte
Legend Colors AvailableAll Colors
Surface Finishes AvailableOSP, ENIG, Electrolytic Soft Gold, Electrolytic Hard Gold, Selective Gold
Mechanical Parameters Mechanical Parameters
Minimum Panel Size12”x18”imageimageimageimageimage
Maximum Panel Size18″x24″
Laser Routed Part Size Tolerance (Available for panels < 0.032” thick)3 mil (0.0030 in/0.076 mm)
Minimum Diameter Route Bit21 mil (0.021 in/0.533 mm)
Routed Part Size Tolerance3 mil (0.0030 in/0.076 mm)
Routed ArrayYes
V Score, Edge to Copper7 mil (0.0070 in/0.178 mm)
V Score Angles35°, 45°, 60°
CountersinkYes
CounterboreYes
BevelYes
Milling1 mil (0.0010 in/0.025 mm)
Edge CastellationYes
Edge PlatingYes
HeatsinkNo
Recommended Laminate Materials Recommended Laminate Materials
Isola 370HRPanasonic MegtronEMC 890
Isola 370HREMC 370ZTachyon 100G
Isola FR408 HREMC 528
PCB Testing and Reports PCB Testing and Reports
Electrical Testing10 Volt, 40 Volt (burn-in boards), 250 Volt, 500 Volt and Hi Pot
MicrosectionYes
SolderabilityYes
X-Ray FluorescenceYes
Ionic ContaminationYes
Time Domain Reflectometry Test (TDR)Yes
Wire Bond TestingYes
First Article Inspection (FAI)Yes
Certificate of ComplianceYes
PCB Certification PCB Certification
MIL-PRF-55110Yesimage
MIL-PRF-31032/1Yes
MIL-PRF-31032/2Yes
IPC 6012, Class 1, 2 and 3Yes
ISO 9001:2015Yes
ISO 13485:2016Yes
UL (94VO)Yes
AS9100Yes

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