Sunstone Circuits - PCBexpress Quickturn Proto Boards File Setup Checklist:
Your board will be built as-sent with limited design review.
Please print this checklist and pass to the person setting up your pcb files.

Place PCB orders at: www.pcbexpress.com or www.sunstone.com

File Submission: (Files Submitted during or directly after order placement):
[ ] I am sending 1 zip file containing only the required files for fastest processing.
[ ] I understand order will be manufactured when file is received; no changes can be made.

Gerber Layer File Preparation:
[ ] I have previewed my design using a Gerber file viewer.
[ ] My design requirements fall within the standard guidelines -- see capabilities
[ ] Files are Gerber RS274X (embedded apertures) or RS274D (includes separate aperture list).
[ ] All spaces/traces are a minimum of .006 (6 mil) or larger.
[ ] All outer layers (top and/or bottom) are positive and do not require manual merging.
[ ] All holes have proper pads for through-hole connections from top to bottom layer.
[ ] Power and ground layers have sufficient clearances for all holes, including mounting holes to prevent shorting.
[ ] My board is viewed as looking through from top (component) layer side.

Single Sided - 1 layer Boards: YOU MUST PREVIEW 1-Layer Files!
[ ] My board is viewed as looking through from top (component) layer side.
[ ] Right reading copper text is located somewhere on the single side (+ silkscreen if applicable)
[ ] I understand all boards are through-hole plated; Sunstone will add copper pads to bare side of 1-sided pcbs.

4-6 layer Quickturn Files:
[ ] Inner layers are individual layers (either positive or negative) that do not require manual merging.
[ ] Internal ground plane layers have recommended clearance sizes for all holes, including mounting holes.
[ ] Ground and power layers are clearly marked to indicate proper polarity.

Board Shape Outline located on at least 1 gerber layer -- see Fab
[ ] Board outline is drawn around perimeter only using a non-breaking trace with no internal cut-outs.

Drill Setup/Hole Sizes; ASCII text file showing X&Y coordinates for holes -- see Drill Setup
[ ] I have verified NC drill file is NOT a gerber layer or drawing. 
[ ] I understand if my tool sizes do not match the preset drill sizes, they will be placed into our pre-set finish drill sizes: .008, .014, .020, .025, .029, .033, .036, .040, .043, .046, .053, .061, .067, .080, .087, .093, .100, .110, .125, .141, .151, .167, .193, .251 (.008 available for 4-6 layers only).
[ ] I have reviewed the recommended pads & clearances for preset drill sizes.
[ ] I understand all holes are treated as through-hole plated.
[ ] My design does not contain slots, connected holes, blind or buried vias.
[ ] Hole quantity greater than 35 holes per sq-inch may be subject to 10% drill fee for additional machine time.
[ ] I have a separate tool size list or the tool sizes are listed within the header of my excellon drill file.

Solder Mask (Quickturn E2, E4, E6 service orders):
[ ] I have included both top and bottom solder mask files or indicated on the order form to use common mask for both sides. I have indicated on order form if entire side should be flooded with mask in lieu of a mask layer.
[ ] Solder mask swell should be at least .006 larger than copper surfaces to keep mask off pads.

Silkscreen; (Quickturn E2, E4, E6 service orders):
[ ] I included a top silkscreen file and optional bottom silkscreen file (needed if added to order).
[ ] Silkscreen does not cover soldering surfaces. No clip performed on this service.
[ ] Silkscreen traces are drawn with .007 (7mil) or larger aperture line width (not height) to ensure legibility.

(Optional) Convert to Gerber File Service for Eagle, Protel and Ivex:
[ ] All 4-6 Layer convert to gerber orders for Eagle, Protel or Ivex files submitted will be placed on hold. We will return files for your preview and approval converted filesbefore manufacturing. I understand process time does not begin until I have approved the .
[ ] Eagle Users: Eagle layer objects that build silkscreen & inner layers need to be properly listed upon file submission, I understand if I do not list these items you will convert to default Eagle Cam Jobs -- See Eagle info.

Updated: 060418-TLE