The price of PCB is determined by several key factors:

1. The choice of materials used in the PCB circuit board varies. For example, ordinary double-sided boards can be made with materials such as FR-4 or CEM-3, with thickness options ranging from 0.6mm to 3.0mm, and copper thickness ranging from ½ Oz to 3 Oz. Additionally, the type of solder mask ink used, whether it is ordinary thermosetting oil or photosensitive green oil, can also impact the price.

2. Different production processes result in varying costs. For instance, boards that are gold-plated or tin-sprayed, those produced using milling or punching methods, and those with silk-printed circuits or dry film circuits all incur different costs.

3. The complexity of the PCB circuit board plays a significant role in its pricing. Even if the material and production process are the same, the difficulty of the board itself can lead to differing costs. For example, two circuit boards with 1000 holes each may have varying costs if the hole diameters differ. Similarly, boards with different line widths and line spacings can also vary in production costs due to higher scrap rates on more challenging boards.

4. Customer requirements can impact pricing as well. The level of requirements set by a customer directly affects the yield of the board factory. A board meeting IPC-A-600E class 1 specifications may have a 98% pass rate, while a board requiring class 3 specifications may only achieve a 90% pass rate.

5. Variances in PCB circuit board manufacturers can also result in different prices. Manufacturers with varying process equipment and technical capabilities may offer different pricing for the same product. For example, some manufacturers may opt for producing tin-sprayed panels over gold-plated ones due to lower costs and simpler processes.

6. Different payment methods can also influence pricing. PCB board manufacturers often adjust prices based on the payment terms provided, with adjustments typically ranging from 5% to 10%.

7. Regional differences can impact PCB prices as well. In China, prices tend to increase from south to north, and there are variations in pricing across different regions.

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