PCBzip.com Data Requirements
Files and Formats Required
Gerber Data
Gerber RS-274X (preferred format), or Gerber RS-274D
Gerber RS-274X is the most commonly used Gerber file format. It embeds the aperture data into a header, so no separate aperture file is required.
Gerber RS-274D does not include aperture information, so a separate aperture (or D-code) file must be generated and sent with the Gerber layers.
NC Drill File + Drill Size List
Accepted in Excellon, Sieb & Meyer or Gerber format + Drill Size List either embedded in the NC drill file or as a separate text (ascii) file
Note : All holes will be treated as plated unless otherwise specified
Profile Details
If not included within the Gerber files, we require the PCB profile detail. This can be supplied in Gerber, DXF, DWG, PDF, MSWord or Excel
Note : All drawings must include an X & Y dimension from one hole within the circuit data to the board edges in order to position the profile correctly. If this is not supplied, we will use the board outline supplied with the data for the profile.
Other Data Formats
We can also accept your files in ODB++ and Barco DPF format.
Sorry, we can not accept CAD job files (e.g. Protel, Cadstar, Pads etc.), but we can accept Eagle BRD files – More Info
Data Guidelines
We require a separate Gerber file for each required layer (e.g. copper layers, solder resist layers, silkscreen layers, paste masks, peelable masks, etc.)
We require an NC Drill file for each drilling operation (this applies mainly to designs with blind and buried via holes, not currently available as a PCBzip.com service)
Please only supply relevant data. (e.g. if you do not require a bottom silkscreen, please do not include it)
Please review your Gerber files output by loading and checking them in Gerber viewing software. You can download a free copy of GCPREVUE here.
Please ensure that your design is within our standard capabilities as detailed on the 'PCB Specification' page on this site. If you require any specification outside these capabilities please contact our sales office for a quotation.
To speed up transmission, your files should be zipped prior to submitting. Note that your data is sent directly to our server, not via e-mail, which is faster and more reliable.
If you are in doubt, or have any questions please give our team a call on + 353 (0) 7495 60616