Panel share is combining multiple designs onto one panel and sharing in the cost. There is no minimum order. It is a cheap way to run prototypes that you will probably be making changes to anyway. Our price for this service is $3.25 per sq. in. No set up fees. Our turn time is 5-7 days. Because we are dividing a panel with multiple designs, there is some basic criteria that must be met. See criteria below.
Single/double sided boards
- .062 thick FR4 material 1 oz. finished copper
- 8 mil trace and space minimum
- Green mask both sides
- White silkscreen
- No scoring
- Rout to size (any shape)
- Any size up to 10×13
- Files must be sent in Gerber RS274X format
- Drill files must be sent in ASCII format (.txt, .drd, .drl)
- $3.25 per square inch
- 5-7 day turn
4 layer boards
- .062 thick FR4 material 1 oz. finished copper
- 7 mil trace and space minimum
- Green mask both sides
- White silkscreen
- No scoring
- Rout to size (any shape)
- Any size up to 10×16
- Files must be sent in Gerber RS274X format
- Drill files must be sent in ASCII format (.txt, .drd, .drl)
- $10.00 per square inch
- 10 day turn
FAQ
Who is panel share best for?
Panel share is good for anyone who is looking to build an inexpensive circuit board. These types of people may include: students, engineering, hobbyists, and hackerspace groups.
Who is Circuit Graphics?
Circuit Graphics has been manufacturing circuit boards for over 30 years. We are located in Salt Lake City Utah and build everything in our shop. We do not send any work outside of the United States. We are a shop that mainly builds prototypes and small to medium sized runs. We decided to make circuit boards more attainable for everyone by offering our panel share program.
How do I order my design?
Ordering is very easy. Simply fill out the order form and email your files to us. We will review your files to make sure everything is there for production. We will notify you by email if there is a problem or if your design has been submitted for production. Once you have received notice that your design has been submitted it will be 5 to 7 days before your board or boards will be shipped.
How much is shipping?
We ship all panel share orders via Priority Mail. Any shipment within the US is $5.35, Canada and Mexico are $12.95.
What software can I use to submit my design?
You need to use PCB design software that enables you to output gerber files. Gerber files are the standard file format for the circuit board industry. There are a number of inexpensive and free programs you can use to design your boards. The following are just a few examples:
Eagle (free)
Can I order more that one copy of my design?
Absolutely, you can order as many as you would like. There are no limits.