Plus Service Required Documentation

The following files are required for basic board manufacturing:

	Description	Format
Required Documents
1	Use APClient, Online Ordering or our text based order form	ASCII
2	Top Layer	Gerber
3	Bottom Layer	Gerber
4	Aperture File	Gerber
5	NC Drill File	Excellon Format in ASCII Text
6	NC Tool File	ASCII Text
7	Board Mechanical Layer	Gerber
Optional Documents
8	Top Layer Soldier Mask	Gerber
9	Bottom Layer Soldier Mask	Gerber
10	Top Legend or Silk Screen	Gerber
11	Bottom Legend or Silk Screen	Gerber

If your order is single sided, omit one of #2 or #3

Gerber Data

For an overview of the gerber data layers with graphical examples please follow this link

We request that you identify your component layer by placing the text "Top" or "Component" on this layer. This is one of the few ways we can check for layer swaps or mirrored data.

Some cad systems use a mechanical layer to store the board outline contours and inside cutouts. Other systems may store this on a keep out layer. Please ensure that you include this layer for correct dimensioning of your board. Our NC Router will cut to the inside edge of your contour line removing it completely. Please avoid running traces to the extreme edge of your design. There is bit deflection with the NC Router that could cut into traces placed adjacent to the rout path. We would recommend keeping traces at least .020 inches from the board perimeter. Basic Contour routing is free, this includes simple rectangles and circles. More complicated requirements will be charged based on complexity.

Finally, solder and component masks require a Gerber file for each layer. If you require solder masking in Prototype Plus service please ensure your solder mask pads are .015" larger than the pad on the foil layer.

Quick Checklist

Service type field has been completed ( Plus ).
please insure you have listed a method of payment.
One (1) order form and board design per zip file.
Gerber and NC data files are complete and correct
Only send files for masking or legends that you require.
The minimum feature width for silksceeen legends is .010 inch. Lines thinner than this will not allow the ink to pass through the silk screen.
All Zip files sent separately
FTP users send an email after sending the data
Check for unused pads, text, or title blocks that may have been left out side of the board outlines during revision rework. These could be included in your image area.