PCB Builder - How it Works

DigiKey's PCB Builder service is a resource to purchase printed circuit boards from board house providers through DigiKey. Circuit boards are configured to your unique specifications including color, layers, materials, and build times. The process is easy:

  • Start by uploading your files into the PCB Builder environment. Real time offers will populate from available board houses.

  • Select the board house offer you wish to purchase. You will be asked to log in to your My DigiKey account to finish adding to cart.

  • Complete your check out process. Boards ship direct from the board house provider to your home or business.

DKRed is a low cost, quick turn option in DigiKey's PCB Builder environment. The premium grade boards are produced in the classic DigiKey red color and are available in 2 and 4 layers.

  • Made in the USA
  • Low minimum order quantity of only 4 boards
  • Pricing starting at $1.50 per square inch
  • Physical size minimum of 0.5" x 0.5"
  • Standard and expedited build times available
  • Free shipping to US addresses
PCB Builder

Meet Our Board Houses

As the 3rd-largest printed circuit board manufacturer in the US, Advanced Circuits prides themselves on their excellent customer service and reliability.

For 25 years, Royal Circuits has been manufacturing high quality quick-turn prototype PCBs—for thousands of engineers worldwide. Their engineering and production teams have extensive manufacturing expertise and all boards are built to IPC spec. As a stamp of quality, every order goes through a comprehensive DFM check and every board will be electrically Netlist tested - at no charge. They also strive to be a green manufacturer by recycling their water and running an energy-efficient facility.

Precision is a California manufacturer and provider of manufacturing services. Their market is the OEM community in need of low-cost, high-quality electronic manufacturing services. Their local manufacturing supports prototype and small runs; their Asia facility supports moderate- and high-volume manufacturing. Their local team has decades of experience manufacturing printed circuit boards and assembling electronic systems. They have particular strength in component selection, and over 30 years managing Asia-based manufacturing services.