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PCBMay has professional designers who are committed to providing high-standard and high-quality 10 Layers of Copper PCB. Copper materials guarantee the desired 10 Layers PCB pattern is achieved.
10 Layers Glass Fiber PCB is manufacture using high-quality glass fiber materials. PCBMay is an expert in10 Layers Glass Fiber PCB fabrications and designs.
10 Layers Gold Plated PCB has 0.3mm hole size and 0.1mm line spacing. You can request various surface finish and a special process for your PCB fabrication.
It has a green solder mask, ENIG surface finish, 0.1mm min. hole size, min. line width: 2.4mil min. line spacing: 2.4mil. 10 Layers HDI PCB has a 1.2mm board thickness.
According to the customer’s specifications, PCBMay will produce top-quality and durable 10 Layers of Nickel PCB. This product is RoHS, CCC, ISO, UL/Ce compliant.
PCBMay creates the most thorough, precisely accurate 10 Layers Tin-Lead PCB. Just send your 10 Layers Tin-Lead PCB requirements, PCBMay is ready to help you.
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| Item | Capability |
| Layer Count | 1-40layers |
| Base Material | KB、Shengyi、ShengyiSF305、FR408、FR408HR、IS410、FR406、GETEK、370HR、IT180A、Rogers4350B、Rogers4000、PTFE Laminates(Rogers series、Taconic series、Arlon series、Nelco series)、Rogers/Taconic/Arlon/Nelco laminate with FR-4 material(including partial Ro4350B hybrid laminating with FR-4) |
| Board Type | Backplane、HDI、High multi-layer 、blind&buried PCB、Embedded Capacitance、Embedded resistance board 、Heavy copper power PCB、Backdrill. |
| Board Thickness | 0.2-5.0mm |
| Copper Thickness | Min. 1/2 OZ, Max. 10 OZ |
| PTH Wall | 25um(1mil) |
| Maximum Board Size | 1100*500mm(43”*19”) |
| Min laser drilling size | 4mil |
| Min. Spacing/Tracing | 2.7mil/2.7mil |
| Solder Mask | Green, Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow,Purple matte/glossy |
| Surface Treatment | Flash gold(electroplated gold)、ENIG、Hard gold、Flash gold、HASL Lead free、OSP、ENEPIG、Soft gold、Immersion silver、Immersion Tin、ENIG+OSP,ENIG+Gold finger,Flash gold(electroplated gold)+Gold finger,Immersion silver+Gold finger,Immersion Tin+Gold finger. |
| Min. Annular Ring | 3mil |
| Aspect ratio | 10:1(HASL Lead free、HASL Lead、ENIG、Immersion Tin、Immersion silver、ENEPIG);8:1(OSP) |
| Impedance control | ±5ohm(＜50ohm), ±10%(≥50ohm) |
| Other Techniques | Blind/Buried Via |
| Gold Fingers | |
| Press Fit | |
| Via in Pad | |
| Electrical Test |
Here there’re many laminate material datasheets, they’re useful and helpful for you, please see them:
| SUPPLIER | PCB LAMINATE | TYPE | MATERIAL DATASHEET | TG | TD | DK(1MHZ) | DK(1GHZ) | DK(10GHZ) |
| KB | KB-6160 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 135 | 305 | 4.35 | – | – |
| KB-6160A | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 135 | 305 | 4.35 | – | – | |
| KB-6160C | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 135 | 314 | 4.7 | – | – | |
| KB-6150 KB-6150C | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 132 | 305 | 4.6 | – | – | |
| KB-6164 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 142 | 330 | 4.8 | – | – | |
| KB-6164F | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 145 | 340 | 4.8 | – | – | |
| KB-6165F | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 150 | 346 | 4.8 | – | – | |
| KB-6167F | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 170 | 349 | 4.8 | – | – | |
| SHENGYI | S1141 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 135 | 310 | 4.6 | – | – |
| S1141KF | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 140 | 350 | 4.7 | – | – | |
| S1000 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 155 | 335 | 4.9 | – | – | |
| S1170 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 170 | 335 | 4.6 | – | – | |
| S1000-2 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 170 | 335 | 4.8 | – | – | |
| S1155 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 135 | 370 | 4.7 | – | – | |
| ITEQ | IT-158 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 150 | 340 | 4.6-4.8 | – | – |
| IT-180 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 180 | 350 | 4.5-4.7 | – | – | |
| TUC | TU-768 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 180 | 350 | – | 4.3-4.4 | 4.3 |
| TU-872 | Modified Epoxy | DOWNLOAD | 200 | 340 | – | 3.8-4.0 | 3.8 | |
| ROGERS | RO 3003 | Cer/PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | 500 | – | – | 3 |
| RO 3010 | Cer/PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | 500 | – | – | 10.2 | |
| RO 4003 | Hydrocarbon/Cer | DOWNLOAD | >280 | 425 | – | – | 3.38 | |
| RO 4350B | Hydrocarbon/Cer | DOWNLOAD | >280 | 390 | – | – | 3.48 | |
| RT/duroid 5880 | PTFE/Glass | DOWNLOAD | – | 500 | – | – | 2.2 | |
| ISOLA | Polyclad 370HR | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 170 | 340 | 4.8-5.1 | – | – |
| FR406-HR | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 190 | 325 | 3.91 | 3.86 | 3.81 | |
| FR408-HR | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 200 | 360 | 3.72 | 3.69 | 3.65 | |
| P96 | Polyimide | DOWNLOAD | 260 | 416 | – | 3.78 | 3.73 | |
| Hitachi | MCL-BE- 67G | Modified Epoxy | DOWNLOAD | 140 | 340 | 4.9 | 4.4 | – |
| MCL-E-679F | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 170 | 350 | 4.2-4.4 | 4.3-4.5 | – | |
| MCL-LX-67Y | Special Laminate | DOWNLOAD | 185-195 | 325-345 | – | 3.4-3.6 | – | |
| Nelco | N4000-13 | Modified Epoxy | DOWNLOAD | 210-240 | 365 | – | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| N4000-13EP | Modified Epoxy | DOWNLOAD | 210-240 | 350 | – | 3.4 | 3.2 | |
| N4000-13SI | Modified Epoxy | DOWNLOAD | 210-240 | 350 | – | 3.4 | 3.2 | |
| N4000-13EP SI | Modified Epoxy | DOWNLOAD | 210-240 | 350 | – | 3.4 | 3.2 | |
| Taconic | TLX-6 | PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | – | – | – | 2.65 |
| TLX-7 | PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | – | – | – | 2.6 | |
| TLX-8 | PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | – | – | – | 2.55 | |
| TLX-9 | PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | – | – | – | 2.45 | |
| RF35 | PTFE | DOWNLOAD | <315 | – | 3.5 | – | 3.5 | |
| TLC-27 | PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | – | – | – | 2.75 | |
| TLC-30 | PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | – | – | – | 3 | |
| TLC-32 | PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | – | – | – | 3.2 | |
| Arlon | Arlon 25N | Cer | DOWNLOAD | 260 | – | – | – | 3.38 |
| Arlon 25FR | Cer | DOWNLOAD | 260 | – | – | – | 3.58 | |
| Arlon 33N | Polymide | DOWNLOAD | >250 | 353 | 4 | – | – | |
| Arlon 35N | Polymide | DOWNLOAD | >250 | 363 | 4.2 | – | – | |
| Arlon 85N | Polymide | DOWNLOAD | 250 | 387 | 4.2 | – | – | |
| Stablcor | ST325 | – | DOWNLOAD | Thermal conductivity:75w/m.k(with 1oz copper) | ||||
| ST10 | – | DOWNLOAD | Thermal conductivity:325w/m.k(with 1oz copper) | |||||
| Panasonic | R-1566W | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 140 | 330 | 4.95 | 4.7 | 4.65 |
| Ventec | VT-901 | Polymide | DOWNLOAD | 250 | 390 | 4.2-4.5 | 4.0-4.3 | – |
| VT-90H | Polymide | DOWNLOAD | 250 | 390 | 4.2-4.5 | 4.0-4.3 | – | |
| Bergquist | ht-04503 | – | DOWNLOAD | Thermal conductivity:2.2w/m.k(with 1oz copper) | ||||
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Choosing PCBMay as your 10 layers PCB manufacturer is the best choice you’ve ever made. PCBMay is a certified PCB manufacturer with 10+ years of manufacturing and exporting experience. Customers from 100+ countries rely on our capabilities and knowledge in this field.
PCBMay 10-layer PCB is made up of 6 signals and 4 plane copper layers. It possessed many power domains due to the additional space of its power planes.
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10 Layer PCB: The Ultimate FAQ Guide
10 layer PCB is an expanding area of printed circuit boards. Numerous applications use 10 layer PCBs for better quality. There are a lot of uses of these PCBs in several industries.
PCBMay is one of the most popular 10 layer PCB manufacturing companies in China. We provide the best quality 10 layer boards in an affordable price range. There is no minimum order requirement for PCBs as well as we provide a customization service.
We produce all types of 10 layer boards according to your requirement. If you want to learn everything about these PCBs, this FAQ guide is for you. This FAQ guide covers every aspect of 10 layer PCBs with adequate information.
- What Is 10 Layer PCB?
- What Are The Materials Of 10 Layer PCB?
- What Are The Applications Of 10 Layer PCB?
- What Are The Advantages Of 10 Layer PCB?
- How Does A 10 Layer PCB Stack Up Look Like?
- How Does 10 Layer PCB Work?
- What Is The Dimension Of A Standard 10 Layer PCB?
- How Do You Design 10 Layer PCB?
- How Do You Bond The Signal Layers On 10 Layer PCB?
- How Do Power And Heat Affect 10 Layer PCBs?
- How Do You Select The EMC Of 10 Layer PCB?
- What Is The Most Used Dielectric Material Of 10 Layer PCB?
- How Does Solder Mask Affect The Impedance Of 10 Layer PCB?
- What Are The Disadvantages Of 10 Layer PCB?
- How Is The Storage Condition Of 10 Layer PCB?
- How Do You Compare 10 Layer PCB To 12 Layer PCB?
- How Do You Test A 10 Layer PCB?
- What Is The Cost Of 10 Layer PCB?
- How Do You Choose The Right Manufacturer Of 10 Layer PCB?
What Is 10 Layer PCB?
10 layer PCB is a multilayer printed circuit board that has 10 layers. It is used when 6 routing layers are required. If your application requires genuine electromagnetic conductivity, a 10 layer PCB is used.
The 10 layers are connected tightly together. The layers have a strong relation between them with each other as well. They provide good performance as they have a powerful relation between the return plane and the signal layer.
10 layer PCB
This printed circuit board also has a strong coupling between the ground and control plane in the middle of the board. There are multiple ground planes on the board. The signal layers that have high speed are shielded on the board.
What Are The Materials Of 10 Layer PCB?
A 10 layer PCB usually contains several layers. You need to fabricate the layers and laminate them to form the 10 layer board. Different materials are used to build different layers in the printed circuit board.
From the top to the bottom of the 10 layer PCB, several types of materials are used. Some of them are as follows.
- Substrate materials.
- Copper materials.
- Solder mask materials.
- Silkscreen materials.
Substrate materials are made of glass epoxy materials. They are often referred to as FR4 materials. They are fire retardant as well.
The substrate materials give the best type of base for the 10 layer PCB. You can use phenolics and epoxies as well for substrate materials if you want to use cheap options. These materials lose lamination easily.
10 layer PCB Materials
These materials spread a bad smell during the soldering process as well. That’s why they are cheap.
Copper is another very important material for 10 layer PCBs. You can laminate copper onto the substrate with the help of heat and adhesives. Copper functions as a conductive material for the board.
The copper layer is usually pretty thin compared to other layers of different materials in the PCB.
What Are The Applications Of 10 Layer PCB?
10 layer PCB has a wide range of applications in many industries. Some of the industries can not but use 10 layer PCB. Some of the applications of this PCB are as follows.
- Telecommunications
- Consumer Electronics
- Medical Equipment
- Automotive Supplies
- Computer
- Industrial Processing
- Aerospace and Aviation
- Military and Defense
Applications Of 10 layer PCB
What Are The Advantages Of 10 Layer PCB?
10 layer PCB has quite a number of advantages from a technical perspective. The use of this PCB is only increasing as time passes for its advantages. Some main advantages of these PCBs are as follows.
● Small Size
Though there are 10 layers in a 10 layer PCB, it is small in size comparatively. Compact and small electronic devices use this benefit of the size of this board.
● Lightweight
It is very lightweight as well although there are numerous layers in the boards. The reason is it does not use a lot of connectors to connect the layers.
Advantages Of 10 layer PCB
● Better Durability
It is a very strong board in terms of durability. It can survive from the outer pressure and heat impact quite fine and does not get damaged. Since it has a connection between PCB layers, it also expands the stability of the board.
● Increased Flexibility
The flexibility is increased in a 10 layer PCB though there are some boards with poor flexibility. If the application requires fast operation or bending, a flexible 10 layer board can be a great solution.
● Improved Power
As 10 layer PCB consists of more layers, there is more surface area. More surface area can contain a lot more components on the board. With an increased number of components, the PCB power is increased as well that expanding the board performance.
How Does A 10 Layer PCB Stack Up Look Like?
A 10 layer PCB consists of four planes and six signal layers. All ten of them work to build a printed circuit board with great electromagnetic conduction. A sample of 10 layer PCB arrangement can be as follows.
| Top Layer | Dielectric Layer | Solder Mask |
| Conductive Layer | Signal Layer | |
| Dielectric Layer | Prepreg Layer | |
| GND Layer | Conductive Layer | Plane Layer |
| Dielectric Layer | Core Layer | |
| Inner Layer 3 | Conductive Layer | Signal Layer |
| Dielectric Layer | Prepreg Layer | |
| Inner Layer 4 | Conductive Layer | Signal Layer |
| Dielectric Layer | Core Layer | |
| VDD Layer | Conductive Layer | Plane Layer |
| Dielectric Layer | Prepreg Layer | |
| GND Layer | Conductive Layer | Plane Layer |
| Dielectric Layer | Core Layer | |
| Inner Layer 7 | Conductive Layer | Signal Layer |
| Dielectric Layer | Prepreg Layer | |
| Inner Layer 8 | Conductive Layer | Signal Layer |
| Dielectric Layer | Core Layer | |
| VCC Layer | Conductive Layer | Plane Layer |
| Dielectric Layer | Prepreg Layer | |
| Bottom Layer | Conductive Layer | Signal Layer |
| Dielectric Layer | Solder Mask |
Watch the following video.
How Does 10 Layer PCB Work?
10 layer PCB works with its great tight coupling. The return planes are combined tightly as well as the signal layers. It makes the board provide the best outcome.
The signal layers have very high speeds and are shielded. It pushes the PCB to give the best performance as well. In addition to that, the PCB consists of a lot of pairs and ground planes.
10 layer PCB Work Process
Both types of planes are combined hard in the midst of the printed circuit board. It makes the board work much better. High-speed signals are scattered on the signal layers that are usually between the pair and ground planes.
Watch the following video.
What Is The Dimension Of A Standard 10 Layer PCB?
There are different types of 10 layer PCBs in the PCB industry. To get the perfect one for your application, you can look at the dimensions of the board. The dimensions usually indicate the type and quality of the printed circuit board.
You can always opt for the standard dimensions for a 10 layer printed circuit board. A standard 10 layer board should have the following dimensions.
● PCB Thickness
The standard 10 layer PCB should have a thickness of 3.0mm, 2.4mm, 2.0mm, 1.6mm, or 1.3mm. The thickness differs from the material used in the board. You can select from these board thicknesses that will match the requirements of your application.
10 layer PCB Dimensions
● Copper Thickness
The thickness of the copper material is another very important dimension for 10 layer boards. You need to be specific about the copper thickness on your 10 layer circuit board and choose the suitable one for your application. The thickness of the printed circuit board can be distributed according to the distribution of track on the board.
● Tg or Glass Transition Temperature
You can not but check the thermal dimensions of your 10 layer PCB in addition to the board’s dimension and size. The standard Tg or glass transition temperature for a 10 layer board is 170 degrees celsius.
How Do You Design 10 Layer PCB?
When you are designing a 10 layer PCB, you should include specific requirements on the design. The final product will look exactly like the design you create. So you must be very careful with the designing process, as once you proceed with the next procedures, you can not go back and fix or change anything.
10 layer PCB Design
In order to avoid these uncertainties, you should have a checklist that will contain everything you want on your 10 layer PCB. The design will also give you an estimation of the cost. The factors you should consider while designing the board are as follows.
- Layer count or the number of layers on the board. For this case, it is 10 layers.
- Copper materials thickness and weight.
- The minimum number of annular rings.
- Minimum tracing and spacing.
- Board thickness and dimensions.
- Minimum sizes of hole mounting.
- Surface finish types.
- Silkscreen legend color.
- Solder mask types as well as color.
- Drill tools.
How Do You Bond The Signal Layers On 10 Layer PCB?
The signal layers arrangement is a crucial fact in stacking up a 10 layer PCB. You must pair the signal layers following some specific configurations in order to get the best outcome from the board. One of the models of signal layers arrangement is as follows that gives superior efficiency.
- Both layer ten and layer one contain low-frequency signals. You can pair them together.
- Layer three and layer four sustain high-speed signals. You can pair them as well.
- Layer seven and eight carry high-speed signals as well. You may pair them in case of high-speed signals.
Signal Layers Of 10 layer PCB
How Do Power And Heat Affect 10 Layer PCBs?
When you are selecting the materials for your 10 layer PCB, you need to consider how they are going to impact the power and heat of the board. It is usual that there will be power and heat production when the board operates.
Power And Heat Effect On 10 layer PCB
To prevent the power and heat from damaging the printed circuit board, you need to be selective about the materials of the board. You should choose such materials that are able to defend against extreme heat conditions or temperatures. As there may be a lot of heat production during the PCB operation.
In the case of power, you should select conductive materials for your 10 layer board. Conductive materials are able to transfer a lot of power through the PCB.
How Do You Select The EMC Of 10 Layer PCB?
EMC is the abbreviation of electromagnetic conductance. Several facts need to be maintained to determine the EMC of the 10 layer PCB. Some main aspects you need to control are given below.
- Layer types of the board like ground layers, plane layers, signal layers.
- Layer numbers on the printed circuit board, that is 10 in this PCB.
- Layer ordering on the multiple-layer board.
- Positioning dimensions in the middle of the layers.
- Setting pairs of signal layers for individual signals orthogonal routing.
- Position different signal layers to the routing layers accordingly.
What Is The Most Used Dielectric Material Of 10 Layer PCB?
The most used dielectric material of 10 layer PCB is FR4. The FR4 materials are generally in the conformation of prepreg or impregnated materials. They can be also referred to as the core of the PCB.
Dielectric Material Of 10 layer PCB
Fr4 is the most used dielectric material because it is fire retardant. The material does not burn off easily.
FR4 possesses great thermal properties as well. It also has a high Tg or glass transition temperature. It is easy to fabricate the 10 layer board because of the material’s high glass transition temperature. The standard Tg or glass transition temperature of a 10 layer PCB is likely to be 170 degrees celsius.
How Does Solder Mask Affect The Impedance Of 10 Layer PCB?
Your 10 layer PCB must have a solder mask on the top layer and bottom layer. The solder mask covers up the whole PCB. It not only covers up the board but also directly affects the PCB performance.
Impedance Of 10 layer PCB
You need to be careful about measuring your 10 layer PCB impedance as solder masks are likely to decrease the PCB impedance greatly. It can decrease the PCB impedance by 2 ohms – 3 ohms if the trace is thin.
If the trace thickness rises, there will be a reduction of the impedance level of your 10 layer board. And so if you want to decrease the solder mask effect on your 10 layer board, you need thick traces on the board. The solder mask effect must be considered as the impedance of the board is affected by it by 3% to 5%.
What Are The Disadvantages Of 10 Layer PCB?
Although we get a lot of benefits from 10 layer PCB, there are some disadvantages too. The board has some limitations in some aspects. Some disadvantages you may experience while using a 10 layer board are as follows.
● High Manufacturing Cost
As the layer number of 10 layer PCB is very high, there are more difficulties in the fabrication process. As the complexity in the fabrication increases, the construction cost rises accordingly. As a result, the manufacturing cost gets high.
● Difficulties in Designing
As it is a printed circuit board of 10 layers, the designing process is way more complex. Placing all the components in the right place could be a difficult task while designing. As a result, the designing process gets very hard and takes a lot more money and time to finish.
Disadvantages Of 10 layer PCB
● Complicated Production Process
To stack up 10 layers together, place the components, and coupling the layers is a complex process. It will get even more complicated when you try to produce the board physically. It will take you a lot of time to produce the 10 layer board and you will face many complications.
● Limited Availability
Manufacturing a 10 layer PCB is a very delicate process. You would need advanced technologies to produce a 10 layer board. As these machines are not that available, there is limited availability of the boards.
You need to plan and design your 10 layer PCB in advance and then order the manufacturing company. Customization should be well-explained to the manufacturer.
● Skilled Design Requirement
To design a 10 layer PCB, you would need a highly-skilled designer with prior experience. As the designing process is very difficult and delicate, an experienced and skilled designer can work on this perfectly. The unavailability of such designers increases the cost and demand of the boards.
● Longer Production Time
The production time of 10 layer PCB is much longer. It will take a lot of time to get the best quality 10 layer printed circuit board as it should undergo different machines.
How Is The Storage Condition Of 10 Layer PCB?
You need to store a 10 layer PCB in specific conditions after fabricating it for upcoming uses. There should be great storage conditions for the PCB. A good storage condition can prevent electrostatic discharge risks.
Storage Condition Of 10 layer PCB
The outer moisture can also damage the printed circuit board apart from the electrostatic discharge risks. For these reasons, you need to store your printed circuit board inside a vacuum-sealed bag that has barriers to moisture as well.
Absorbent agents that can contain humidity should be deducted from the cards and bags in the storage as well.The storage condition should be dry enough to not contain any humidity. A dry package is usually utilized to keep the PCBs far from moisture. The storing place should be dry and relieved of moisture.
How Do You Compare 10 Layer PCB To 12 Layer PCB?
First of all, 12 layer PCB has 2 more layers than a 10 layer board. The extra 2 layers reduce the possibilities of signal impedance. And so the signal impedance of 12 layer PCB is much lesser than that of 10 layer PCB.
12 layer PCB
12 layer PCB provides better performance than 10 layer PCB. As the 12 layer one has more layers, it has more surface areas as well. More surface area is able to contain more contains and so can better performance.
With fewer layers, a 10 layer circuit board can have fewer components and then shows lesser functionality and performance. Because of the extra two layers, 12 layer PCB is more functional too. It can be used in more relevant applications.
How Do You Test A 10 Layer PCB?
You can test your 10 layer PCB by running various testing methods. After completing the fabrication process, you need to run tests on the boards. There are several tests that you can do on your 10 layers printed circuit board to check its quality and many other factors.
Testing 10 layer PCB
Some testing methods that you can run on 10 layer PCB are as follows.
- ICT or In-Circuit Testing
- AOI or Automated Optical Inspection
- Flying Probe Testing
- Burn-In Testing
- Functional Testing
- X-ray Inspection
What Is The Cost Of 10 Layer PCB?
Different types of 10 layer PCB have different price ranges. Also, the PCB price differs from one manufacturer to the other. If you customize your 10 layer board, it will cost you differently too.
10 layer PCB Cost
The variation in the quantity and quality of the 10 layer board has an impact on the price. If you go for a high-quality board, it will cost you more. 10 layer PCB can also be in various quantities, it also impacts the price range.
How Do You Choose The Right Manufacturer Of 10 Layer PCB?
To choose the right manufacturer for your 10 layer PCB, look for the experience of the manufacturing company. If they have advanced technology to produce the boards. The manufacturing company should also have a group of experts for PCB.
Look for if the manufacturer has worked in your field of project before. They should have enough knowledge about what they are working on. Take a tour of the area of the manufacturing company if possible.
Conclusion
PCBMay is a one-stop solution for all kinds of 10 layer PCB requirements. We are dedicated to providing high-quality level PCB in a competitive price range. We have over 10 years of experience in the 10 layers printed circuit board industry.
If you have any more queries for 10 layer PCB or our service, you can contact us at any time. We are always here at your service.