PCB File
What kinds of PCB files does CHENONN ELEC need?
Last Updated: December 5, 2025We prefer to accept Gerber RS-274X and NC drill files which is our standard manufacturing format PCB files . Please archive all your files into a ZIP/RAR file for uploading. For multi-layer boards please indicate the layer sequence information in a txt file. If you are using these design tools, and have...
Can I use inch sizes in my design?
Last Updated: December 5, 2025Yes, you can use imperial units in your design. But please note that we work in metric units. This means we will convert your dimension to metric with the nearest available metric value.
How can I check the manufacturing data before I send it to you?
Last Updated: December 5, 2025We recommend GC-Prevue and Gerber as Gerber viewer to manufacturing data. Try GC-Prevue from Graphicode which is free of charge. It will allow you to check the Gerber and drill data. For Linux customers, please use Gerber which can run on many common Unix platforms.
Can you manufacture PCBs from a picture file?
Last Updated: December 5, 2025No, we cannot accept BMP, GIF, TIFF, or JPG pictures as the manufacturing file as these formats are not good for manufacture PCBs. But you can use these files to request a quotation.
What are the most common errors made by customers?
Last Updated: December 5, 2025Common errors.Customers make every conceivable error, but the common errors ones are no board outline, no drill file, no drill sizes, or no layers stack-up information. Try to make your file names descriptive. Also a README.txt file is very useful for us in understanding your PCB.
Will my PCB files be checked?
Last Updated: December 5, 2025Yes. Your data ( PCB files )will be checked with our design rule check. If we find any technical issues or have any enquires we will contact you. This is quite common for prototype orders. Please keep an eye on your email in the first 6 hours after placing your...