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-<-^.:home|Tools for Success^Design Competitions->+<-^.:home|Tools for Success^Hardware Resources->
 ===== Circuit Boards ===== ===== Circuit Boards =====
  
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 We strongly recommend that Capstone teams use commercial circuit boards.  If your boards use small components or are densely packed, you may wish to order commercially-populated circuit boards, although those are relatively expensive.  The time savings may be worth it. We strongly recommend that Capstone teams use commercial circuit boards.  If your boards use small components or are densely packed, you may wish to order commercially-populated circuit boards, although those are relatively expensive.  The time savings may be worth it.
  
-In designing your PCBs, please pay attention to the trace widths used for your board.  Traces supplying power are typically wider than those used to carry signals. Try and not run traces too close together. Note: //plan on at least two iterations// of your board.+In designing your PCBs, please pay attention to the trace widths used for your board.  Traces supplying power are typically wider than those used to carry signals. Try and not run traces too close together. Note: //plan on at least two iterations// of your board. Experience suggests that you should order your board as early as possible to give yourself time to debug and fix it.
  
 Before contacting a company about providing a custom PCB, please contact the Capstone office to discuss your board ordering options. We recommend running your design past the ECEn shop staff before sending in your order. Before contacting a company about providing a custom PCB, please contact the Capstone office to discuss your board ordering options. We recommend running your design past the ECEn shop staff before sending in your order.
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 === US Board Houses === === US Board Houses ===
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-  -[[https://4pcb.com|Advanced Circuits]]: US PCB house that offers instant quotes and provides discounted student rates for 2 and 4 layer PCBs.  Also provides their own free PCB layout software. 2 layer quick turn PCBS are $33 each for up to 60 square inches.\\  \\  +  -[[https://oshpark.com|OSHPark]]: Makes prototype boards in under two weeks in the USA.  Three boards delivered per order; two-layer boards are $5.00 per square inch; four-layer boards are $10.00 per square inch.  Website has helpful design information. OSHPark is the Capstone-recommended board vendor.  They provide high-quality boards with a minimum of difficulty.\\  \\ 
-  -[[https://oshpark.com|OSHPark]]: Makes prototype boards in under two weeks in the USA.  Three boards delivered per order; two-layer boards are $5.00 per square inch; four-layer boards are $10.00 per square inch.  Website has helpful design information. OSHPark is the Capstone-recommended board vendor.  They provide high-quality boards with a minimum of difficulty.+  -[[https://4pcb.com|Advanced Circuits]]: US PCB house that offers instant quotes and provides discounted student rates for 2 and 4 layer PCBs.  Also provides their own free PCB layout software. 2 layer quick turn PCBS are $33 each for up to 60 square inches.
  
  
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-  -[[https://elecrow.com|Elecrow]]: Custom PCBs.  5 pieces of 100mm x 100mm two-sided boards cost $4.90 and will be produced in 4-7 working days.  Air mail shipping is quoted at 7 to 25 days. \\ \\ 
   -[[https://jlcpcb.com|JLCPCB]] : Custom PCBs.  5 pieces of 100mmx100 mm two-sided boards cost $2.00 and are built in 24 hours.  A stencil up of 190mm x 290mm is $7.00.  Assembly also available.  Ship with DHL or UPS Worldwide Saver. \\ \\   -[[https://jlcpcb.com|JLCPCB]] : Custom PCBs.  5 pieces of 100mmx100 mm two-sided boards cost $2.00 and are built in 24 hours.  A stencil up of 190mm x 290mm is $7.00.  Assembly also available.  Ship with DHL or UPS Worldwide Saver. \\ \\
   -[[https://pcbway.com|PCBWay]]: PCB house in China with worldwide shipping.  10 pieces of 2-layer boards cost $5.00 with a two-day build time.  Solder stencils can be orderd with PCB boards.  Boards can also be ordered with assembly.  Shipping via DHL is claimed at 3-7 business days. \\ \\   -[[https://pcbway.com|PCBWay]]: PCB house in China with worldwide shipping.  10 pieces of 2-layer boards cost $5.00 with a two-day build time.  Solder stencils can be orderd with PCB boards.  Boards can also be ordered with assembly.  Shipping via DHL is claimed at 3-7 business days. \\ \\
-  -[[https://seedstudio.com/fusion_pcb.html|Seeed]]: Low cost special order board manufacturer shipping from Hong Kong.  Quoted production time is 5-6 working days.  4 inch square board, quantity of 10, is $4.90. Seeed also offers solder paste stencils and board population. +  -[[https://seedstudio.com/fusion_pcb.html|Seeed]]: Low cost special order board manufacturer shipping from Hong Kong.  Quoted production time is 5-6 working days.  4 inch square board, quantity of 10, is $4.90. Seeed also offers solder paste stencils and board population.\\ \\ 
 +  -[[https://elecrow.com|Elecrow]]: Custom PCBs.  5 pieces of 100mm x 100mm two-sided boards cost $4.90 and will be produced in 4-7 working days.  Air mail shipping is quoted at 7 to 25 days. 
  
 ==== Populating Boards ==== ==== Populating Boards ====
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 To order PCBs for your Capstone project, complete a Capstone Order Request as described in [[..:purchasing_and_travel:orders|Orders]].  Email your PCB files to [[mailto:byucapstone@byu.edu|byucapstone.byu.edu]].  The Capstone office will then place the order for the boards. To order PCBs for your Capstone project, complete a Capstone Order Request as described in [[..:purchasing_and_travel:orders|Orders]].  Email your PCB files to [[mailto:byucapstone@byu.edu|byucapstone.byu.edu]].  The Capstone office will then place the order for the boards.
  
-If you wish to be present when the order is places (so you can answer any questions that may come up), please indicate this in the comments for the order.  Then call the Capstone office at 801-422-4847 to arrange a time that works for both you and the office.+If you wish to be present when the order is placed (so you can answer any questions that may come up), please indicate this in the comments for the order.  Then call the Capstone office at 801-422-4847 to arrange a time that works for both you and the office.
  
 The Capstone office will order PCBs on the Capstone office account, rather than on any student's individual account. The Capstone office will order PCBs on the Capstone office account, rather than on any student's individual account.
  
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