ENGINEERING ANSWER
Material use, layer construction, feature limits, plating, finish, testing, panel yield and schedule all affect cost. Order quantity changes how setup and testing costs are distributed across boards.
What to decide before release
Break a quotation into assumptions before comparing suppliers. A lower unit price may exclude controlled impedance, certification, electrical testing or a specific foil. Use the budget calculator with supplier-provided rates when available.
Checks to put in your design brief
- Compare identical specifications
- Separate setup and recurring costs
- Confirm freight and taxes separately
Important distinction
The example rates in our calculator are editable planning assumptions, not current PCBSync or market prices.
Sources & basis
Material facts follow the cited source. Design checks are preliminary guidance, not supplier process instructions.