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PCB Manufacturing Specifications — FR-4 Process Parameters & Tolerances

PCB Manufacturing Specifications — FR-4 Process Parameters & Tolerances

Finished Board Specifications


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Layer Count (FR-4)1 – 20 layers
HDI1–3阶 (mechanical blind or laser blind vias)
Board Thickness0.6 – 3.2 mm (thickness varies with layer count)
Thickness Tolerance (≥ 1.0 mm)±10%
Thickness Tolerance (< 1.0 mm)±0.10 mm
Max Board Size — 1/2/4 Layer520 × 600 mm
Max Board Size — ≥ 6 Layer400 × 500 mm
Min Board Size — Non-OSP≥ 50 × 50 mm (≥ 5 mm²); minimum 10 × 10 mm for < 5 mm²
Min Board Size — OSP≥ 80 × 50 mm
Process Edge≥ 3 mm
Metal Edge WrappingSupported
Half-Hole (Castellated)Supported
Via-in-Pad (POFV)Supported
Blind Via Copper Fill PlatingSupported

Base Materials (FR-4)

Material TypeFR-4
BrandsShengyi (生益), Jiantao (建滔), Jin'an Guojig (金安国纪), and others
GradeA-grade
Tg Values130°C / 150°C / 170°C
CTI≥ 175V
Breakdown Voltage≥ 4,000V
Flame RatingUL-94 V0

Drilling

Mechanical Drill Range0.15 mm ≤ ∅ ≤ 6.35 mm (expandable for ∅ > 6.35 mm)
Laser Drill Range0.075 mm ≤ ∅ ≤ 0.15 mm (> 0.15 mm possible; mechanical preferred for cost)
Plated Slot Hole≥ 0.50 mm
Non-Plated Slot Hole≥ 0.80 mm
Half-Hole Diameter≥ 0.50 mm
Half-Hole Spacing≥ 0.90 mm
Aspect Ratio10:1 (board thickness ÷ drill diameter)
Hole Position Tolerance±0.075 mm
PTH Diameter Tolerance — Standard±0.075 mm
PTH Diameter Tolerance — Press-Fit±0.05 mm
NPTH Diameter Tolerance±0.05 mm
Slot Hole Tolerance±0.10 mm

Plating & Copper

Base Copper — Inner Layer0.5 – 4 oz
Base Copper — Outer Layer1 oz (standard)
Plated Copper Thickness≥ 20 µm (calculated at 0.5 oz / 18 µm for standard impedance)
Hole Wall Copper — Through-HoleAverage ≥ 20 µm (IPC Class 2; Class 3 requires process review)
Hole Wall Copper — Mechanical Blind ViaAverage ≥ 20 µm
Via Fill Dimple (Blind Via)≤ 10 µm (for vias requiring flat fill)

Imaging & Trace/Space

Trace Width Tolerance±20%
Min Inner Line/Space — 0.5 oz (18 µm)≥ 2.5 / 3.0 mil
Min Inner Line/Space — 1 oz (35 µm)≥ 3.0 / 3.0 mil
Min Inner Line/Space — 2 oz (70 µm)≥ 5.5 / 5.5 mil
Min Outer Line/Space — 1 oz (35 µm)≥ 3.0 / 3.0 mil
Min Outer Line/Space — 2 oz (70 µm)≥ 5.5 / 5.5 mil
Min Grid Line/Space — 1 oz≥ 6.0 / 6.0 mil
Min Grid Line/Space — 2 oz≥ 10.0 / 10.0 mil
Min Annular Ring — Via (1 oz)≥ 3.5 mil
Min Annular Ring — Component Hole (1 oz)≥ 8.0 mil
Min Annular Ring — Via (2 oz)≥ 4.5 mil
Min Annular Ring — Component Hole (2 oz)≥ 10.0 mil
Min BGA Pad — HASL≥ 10 mil (shortest side for rectangular)
Min BGA Pad — ENIG≥ 8 mil (shortest side for rectangular)
Min BGA Pad Pitch≥ 0.45 mm

Controlled Impedance

> 50Ω Tolerance±10%
≤ 50Ω Tolerance±5Ω
Single-Ended Impedance Range≤ 75Ω
Differential Impedance Range≤ 150Ω
Dielectric Constant — Core (Reference)Dk 4.2
Dielectric Constant — Solder Mask (Reference)Dk 3.5

Solder Mask

ColorsGreen, Blue, Red, Yellow, White, Black, Matte Black (others by process review)
Ink Thickness on Trace15 ± 10 µm
Solder Mask Opening≥ 1.5 mil
Solder Mask Dam — Green≥ 3.5 mil
Solder Mask Dam — White/Black≥ 5 mil
Solder Mask Dam — Other Colors≥ 4 mil
Via Treatment OptionsCovered, Windowed, Plugged (aluminum sheet / ink plug), Resin-filled
Plug Via Diameter Range0.20 mm < ∅ ≤ 0.45 mm (outside range risks poor plugging)

Silkscreen & Legend

ColorsWhite, Black (yellow etc. by process review)
Etched Legend — Line/Height≥ 4 mil / 25 mil
Screen-Printed — 1 oz≥ 5 mil / 30 mil
Screen-Printed — 2 oz≥ 7 mil / 42 mil
Screen-Printed — 3 oz≥ 12 mil / 50 mil
Inkjet Legend — Width/Height0.075 mm / 0.60 mm

Surface Finish

Available FinishesHASL (lead / lead-free), ENIG, OSP, Electroplated Nickel-Gold
ENIG — Nickel Thickness100 – 200 µ-inch (2.54 – 5.08 µm)
ENIG — Gold Thickness2 – 3 µ-inch (0.05 – 0.08 µm)
Electroplated Ni/Au — Nickel120 – 200 µ-inch
Electroplated Ni/Au — Gold8 – 12 µ-inch
ENIG Min Spacing — Pad-to-Pad / Finger-to-Finger≥ 5 mil (prevents gold bleeding)

Routing & Profile

Outline Tolerance±0.15 mm (industry standard ±0.20 mm)
Trace-to-Board-Edge (CNC Rout)≥ 0.20 mm
V-Cut Angle Options30°, 45°, 60°
V-Cut Max Blade Count≤ 30 blades
V-Cut Board Width Range60 mm ≤ width ≤ 480 mm
V-Cut Residual Thickness0.25 – 0.50 mm
V-Cut Residual Tolerance±0.10 mm
Gold-Finger Bevel — Board Thickness0.8 – 2.0 mm
Gold-Finger Bevel — Length30 – 280 mm
Gold-Finger Bevel — Height≥ 40 mm
Gold-Finger Bevel — Angles20°, 30°, 45°, 60°
Gold-Finger Bevel — Angle Tolerance±5°
Gold-Finger Bevel — Depth Tolerance±0.15 mm

Electrical Testing

Flying Probe Test PointsUnlimited
Test Fixture Max Points< 14,000 points
Min IC / BGA Pad for Probing≥ 8 mil
Warpage (SMT)≤ 0.75% (≤ 1.5% for through-hole only)

Delivery & Documentation

Shipping Format — Single PieceSupported
Shipping Format — Panel (per set)Supported
Panelization — Zero-GapSupported (suitable for rectangular outlines)
Panelization — GappedGap > 1.6 mm, supported (suitable for straight-edge non-rectangular)
Panelization — Stamp-Hole (Mouse-Bite)Supported (suitable for curved/irregular outlines)
Standard Delivery ReportSupported
Microsection ReportSupported
Impedance Test ReportSupported

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