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Chimmuanya Okere

Understanding PCB Panelization and Its Impact on Cost

I was ordering a PCB from JLCPCB with a size of 8cm*4cm, 4 layers board. When I placed an order for 15 pieces it came out about $20. But when I increased the amount of PCB to 20 pieces, the board price increased drastically to about 40 dollars. When I ask they said it's pcb panelization. How does this affect the cost. @PCB & Analog
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In other terms :
PCB panelization involves placing multiple PCB designs onto a single larger panel for manufacturing efficiency. When you increase the quantity from 15 to 20 pieces, it might exceed the maximum number of PCBs that can fit on a single panel efficiently, requiring an additional panel. This can result in higher manufacturing costs, thus increasing the price per board. Essentially, you're paying for the additional material and manufacturing process required for the extra panel(s).
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