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Standard PCB Board Thickness: A Comprehensive Guide

Standard PCB Board Thickness: A Comprehensive Guide

An industry leader for more than a quarter century, AdvancedPCB has earned the trust and loyalty of our partners because of our consistent and reliable execution of quick-turn orders. We offer two standard PCB specs: standard and advanced.

Standard PCBs are basic FR4 boards with a 0- to 12-layer count and a lead-free HAL plating finish. Quantity doesn’t matter; we will make as few as one PCB or as many as 10,000 without compromising the quality. All standard PCBs orders undergo the same rigorous fabrication and quality check process: standard PCBs are inspected according to IPC Class 2 Standards.

The benefits of standard PCBs include:

  • No tooling NRE charges when upgrading from standard PCB to advanced PCB
  • There is a one-time electrical test charge even for a fixture when upgrading to advanced PCBs
SpecificationsStandard Specs
Layer Count0 - 12 Layers
Turn TimeSame Day - 5 Day
Quantity Req.1 - 10000+
MaterialsFR-4
Plate FinishLead-Free HAL*
Cert. / QualificationsIPC Class 2 - A600
Board Thickness.031" / .062" / .093" / .125"
Copper Weight1 oz. Inner / Up to 2 oz. Outer
Trace / Space5 / 5 Mils

Standard vs. Advanced

Whether you need a double-sided or a multilayer PCB, AdvancedPCB is your one-stop printed circuit board provider. When deciding whether you need a standard PCB or an advanced PCB, start by looking at the specs.

SpecificationsStandardCustom
Layer Count0 - 12 Layers0 - 40 Layers
Turn TimeSame Day - 5 DaySame Day - 4 Weeks
Quantity Req.1 - 10000+1 - 10000+
MaterialsFR-4FR-4/Rogers/Polyimide/Aluminum Clad/High-Temp. FR4/Others »
Plate FinishLead-Free HAL*Electrolytic Hard Gold/Soft Gold/ENIG/Nickel/Immersion Silver OSP/Leaded & Lead-Free HAL
Cert. / QualificationsIPC Class 2 - A600IPC6012 Class 2-3A / IPC6018 Class 3 MIL-PRF-31032 / MIL-PRF-55110 / ISO 9001:2008 / AS9100C / More »
Board Thickness.031" / .062" / .093" / .125"Full Range Available
Copper Weight1 oz. Inner / Up to 2 oz. Outer0.5 - 4 oz. Inner / 1 - 20 oz. Outer
Trace/Space5 / 5 MilsDown to 2.75 / 3 Mils
Solder Mask (LPI)GreenVarious Color Options
LegendWhiteVarious Color Options
Min. Hole Size0.010"0.004"
Hole Tolerance+/- 0.005"+/- 0.003" (Upon Request)
Rout Tolerance+/- 0.010"+/- 0.005" (Upon Request)
Slots/Cutouts/EdgesNon-Plated OnlyPlated / Non-Plated
Plated HolesPlated / Non-PlatedPlated / Non-Plated
UL Markings/DatesYes**Yes**
Lead-Free MarkingsYesYes
Gold FingersYesYes
FiducialsYesYes
ScoringYesYes
ITARYesYes
Castellated HolesXYes
Controlled DielectricXYes
Controlled ImpedanceXYes
Counter SinksXYes
Counter BoresXYes
Blind/Buried ViasXYes
MicroviasXYes
Mask Plugged ViasXYes
Via-in-PadXYes
Etch BackXYes
Tetra EtchXYes
Cover CoatXYes
Cavity ProcessXYes
Laser RoutXYes
LPI LegendXYes
Edge MillXYes
Unique SerializationXYes
Back DrillingXYes
Controlled Depth DrillXYes

* Standard Spec pricing assumes lead-free HAL. Alternatively, board finish may be upgraded to ENIG or Silver at no additional cost in the rare event lead-free HAL becomes temporarily unavailable.

** Added markings contingent on available space on boards. 94V-0 may be added upon request at the time of order entry or if noted in files.

Please Note:Holes will be plated if no specifications provided. Default Solder Mask color is Green unless another color option is requested. Default Legend (Silkscreen) color is White unless another color option is requested.

Still wondering whether or not your board is a Standard or Advanced PCB?

If you are still debating standard vs. advanced PCB, keep in mind what you ultimately need your board to do. When you design your PCBs you can use our free DFM file check system to avoid CAM holds. You can also find a full list of capabilities online to help inform your decision.

Build Your Prototype

Eliminate the hassle of order minimums and lengthy production times. Whether you’re building a proof-of-concept, working prototype, visual model, or fully functional prototype, proceed with confidence knowing that will receive a buildout of a single board in just days:

  • Upload Gerber files and have them analyzed and corrected with our FreeDFMevaluation software to begin our CAM engineer evaluations.
  • After the design is approved, order as few or as many boards as you would like in a time frame of your choosing.

Standard PCB: Laminates

Selecting the right laminate for your PCBs is an important part of the design process. The laminate will help achieve final thickness and give you a PCB that you can use for your application. All standard PCBs employ the common FR4 laminate material.

LaminateTypeTg CelsiusTd CelsiusT-260 MinutesT-288 MinutesDkDfUL94
Aluminum Clad@ 1 MHz@ 1 MHz
1303804.80.016V0
Isola@ 1 GHz@ 1 GHz
370HRFR4 / Phenolic18034060304.04 @ 2 GHz0.021 @ 2 GHzV0
185HRFR4 / Phenolic18034060>154.01 @ 2 GHz0.0200 @ 2 GHzV0
ED130UVFR4135104.340.016V0
FR406FR4 High Temp17030010>23.950.0161V0
408HRFR419036060>303.690.0091V0
IS620iModified Epoxy22536460>203.580.0059V0
P95Polyimide26041660603.780.0172HB
P96Polyimide26039660603.780.0172V0
Nelco1 GHz2.5 GHz
N4000-6FR4 High Temp1753254-84.0 @ 2.5 GHz0.022V0
N4000-11Modified Epoxy175345304.10.02V0
N4000-12Modified Epoxy190350>603.70.008V0
N4000-13Modified Epoxy210 - 240350>30>103.70.009V0
N4000-6 SI/EPModified Epoxy210 - 240350>30>103.70.009V0
N4000-29FR4 High Temp175 - 185350>60154.30.015V0
Arlon1 MHz1 MHz
85NCer/Glass250407>60>604.20.01HB
Rogers8-40 GHz10 GHz
RT/duroid 5880PTFE / Glass5002.20.0009V0
RT/duroid 5870PTFE / Microfiber5002.330.0012V0
RT/duroid 6002Cer/PTFE5002.940.0012V0
RT/duroid 6006Cer/PTFE5006.450.0027 @ 10 GHz/AV0
RT/duroid 6010Cer/PTFE50010.70.0023 @ 10 GHz/AV0
3003Cer/PTFE50030.001V0
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