PCB prototyping with engineers in the loop
Prototypes exist to answer questions — about fit, function, and manufacturability. RCT's pcb prototyping service pairs fast fabrication with real DFM collaboration, so every spin teaches you something.
Low volume, high attention
A 5-piece prototype gets the same engineering rigor as a 50,000-piece production run — because the prototype is where mistakes are cheapest.
- Manual DFM on every spin — stackup, annular rings, bend radii, solder dams, and cost-down suggestions.
- Production-identical processes — your prototype is built on the same lines as volume, so scaling introduces no surprises.
- Fast iteration cycles — standard prototypes in 3–5 days; fast-turn pcb options down to 24 hours.
- Full test coverage — AOI and flying-probe e-test included, not optional extras.
- Assembly-ready — add fast-turn smt or turnkey PCBA to receive tested, populated boards.
From CAD to validated design
Upload Files
Gerbers, stackup notes, and any open design questions — ambiguity is fine at this stage.
Engineering Review
DFM report within 24h, including risks flagged with severity and concrete fix suggestions.
Production
Fabrication on production lines with full inspection — results you can trust for design sign-off.
Delivery
Boards, test data, and microsection reports (on request) shipped express worldwide.
Prototype PCB FAQ
There is no meaningful MOQ — we regularly build 1–5 piece engineering samples. Pricing is dominated by setup, so 5–10 pieces usually costs little more than one.
Yes. Send preliminary files or even a stackup sketch — early DFM input on layer count, materials, and via strategy saves the most time and money.
Yes — our fast-turn pcba service handles prototype quantities with the same care: manual review of BOMs, first-article inspection, and functional test support.
Nothing to re-qualify — we archive your approved tooling, stackup, and test programs. A production PO references the same data, and first articles ship with full documentation.
Flex & Rigid-Flex PCB samples
A selection of recent builds from our Shenzhen fab — scroll horizontally to see more.
Prototype your next board with DFM included
Upload your files — engineering feedback and quotation within 24 hours.