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  • Which different CAD softwares you are comfortable to work with?What different types of file format you can accept?We normally work with Gerber files (RS274X format). However, Protel/DXP is the most common format that our customers use.

    Apart from Protel/DXP, we can also work with files generated from other CAD softwares like Eagle, Orchad, EasyPC etc. DXF is another format we may be able to use. However, we will have to load files in our system before we confirm.
  • What should be the file format for gerber and NC data for my PCB design?You don’t have to worry about gerber or NC file formats if your PCB design is created in Protel/DXP software. You can send .pcb or .pcbdoc files to us and we will extract required gerber data out of it. However, if you are placing order under our "Low Cost Prototype" service, please refer Tutorial about how to create ODB++ output.

    For other CAD softwares, all gerber data must be in RS274X format. We can also accept RS274D format but in that case you will have to send us aperture file separately. As far as NC data is concerned, We can accept Excellon format. Please do not send NC data in Gerber format; it is not a good practice.
  • What is your standard acceptable data format? Can you accept other formats?Standard data format that we accept is-

    For gerbers:
    Type - Absolute
    Digits - 2 (Integer) : 4 (Decimal)
    Zero Suppression - Leading
    Units - English (i.e. in inch)

    For NC Data:
    Type - Absolute
    Digits - 2 (Integer) : 4 (Decimal)
    Zero Suppression - Trailing
    Units - English (i.e. in inch)

    We can also work with other data format but in that case please mention it clearly in your readme.txt file. This will make our job simple
  • Can you manufacture my PCB from . BMP, .GIF, .TIFF, .JPG or .pdf files?No, as these formats are not good for PCB manufacturing.
PCB Design Tips

PCB Design Tips

When designing a PCB, try to limit
the amount of draws you use.
Draws use a lot of memory and slows the programming time. Ex.: Use a flash for pads instead of draws. If for some reason we need to increase or decrease that pad size, it can easily be done by changing the D-code but if they are done with draws it could be a nightmare.

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