A useful quotation request includes fabrication data, board dimensions, quantity, layer count, exact material construction, finish, impedance requirements and test scope. The supplier needs enough detail to distinguish a simple RF board from a complex hybrid.
What to decide before release
Send a revision-controlled fabrication drawing with the Gerber or ODB++ package and drill files. Identify which requirements are fixed and which may be proposed by the supplier. Ask for any assumptions and exclusions to appear in the quotation.
Checks to put in your design brief
- Include stackup and finished thickness
- State quantities and delivery needs
- List required certificates and tests
Important distinction
A budget from board area alone is not a binding fabrication price. Use the estimate tool to explore assumptions, then request a formal quote.
Sources & basis
Material facts follow the cited source. Design checks are preliminary guidance, not supplier process instructions.