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File Requirements for Quickturn Proto Boards

Orders will be run as sent using our standard manufacturing process for quickturn proto boards. If your needs go beyond our quickturn proto boards, try our full-featured quote.

Depending on the CAD program you use and the type of PCB you need, the number of files required will vary. 1-layer must include the board outline (see details).

2-layer circuit boards require the following gerber files:

• Top & Bottom - positive polarity
• Aperture/Dcode file (if not RS274X)
• Excellon Drill file
• Drill Tool list (if not embedded within NC Drill file)
• Solder mask Top & Bottom (for 2-day lead times) - positive polarity
• Silkscreen 1 or 2 sides - positive polarity

4-layer circuit boards require the following gerber files:

• Top & Bottom - positive polarity
• 2 inner layers: polarity based on design
• Aperture/Dcode file (if not RS274X)
• Drill Tool list (if not embedded within NC Drill file)
• Solder mask Top & Bottom  - positive polarity
• Silkscreen 1 or 2 sides - positive polarity 

6-layer circuit boards require the following gerber files:

• 2 Gerber outer layers: Top: Positive, Bottom: Positive
• 4 inner layers: polarity based on design
• Aperture/Dcode file (if not RS274X)
• Drill Tool list (if not embedded within NC Drill file)
• Solder mask Top & Bottom  - positive polarity
• Silkscreen 1 or 2 sides - positive polarity 

Any additional files included will be ignored.