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Lead Time

March 26th, 2026

Best Technology offers both standard lead time and expedited service to support different project schedules. For urgent PCB orders, some prototype boards can be shipped in as fast as 24 hours. Unless otherwise specified, all quotations are based on our standard delivery schedule.

If your order is time-sensitive, please contact us in advance. Urgent jobs can be prioritized with an additional expedite fee. Please also note that our factory is located in China and operates in the GMT+8 time zone. The daily order cut-off time is 5:00 PM (GMT+8). Orders placed after the cut-off, on weekends, or on public holidays will be counted from the next working day. Click here to visit 2026 Holiday Schedule.

Below is our reference lead time for standard prototype boards with a board size of less than 1 square meter. Actual lead time may vary depending on product complexity, current production loading, and material availability. For special PCB types or custom requirements, please contact us for confirmation.

FR4 Prototype Lead Time

Standard conditions: board size under 1 m², standard FR4 specification.

LayersStandard ServiceFastest Service
1 Layer7 Days24 Hours
2 Layers8 Days24 Hours
4 Layers10 Days48 Hours
6 Layers10 Days72 Hours
8 Layers12 Days72 Hours
10+ LayersTo Be DeterminedTo Be Determined

FR4 Standard Specification

  • Standard FR4 material
  • Board thickness: 0.4–1.6 mm
  • Copper weight: H/H or 1 oz
  • Surface finish: Lead-Free HASL
  • Solder mask: Green
  • Silkscreen: White
  • Minimum trace/space: > 8 mil
  • Minimum hole size: > 0.3 mm
  • Minimum annular ring: > 10 mil

MCPCB Prototype Lead Time

Standard conditions: board size under 1 m², standard MCPCB specification.

LayersStandard ServiceFastest Service
1 Layer4 Days24 Hours
2 Layers14 Days168 Hours
4 Layers21 DaysTo Be Determined

MCPCB Standard Specification

  • Standard aluminum base material
  • Board thickness: 0.8–2.0 mm
  • Copper weight: H/H or 2 oz
  • Surface finish: Lead-Free HASL
  • Solder mask: White
  • Silkscreen: Black
  • Thermal conductivity: 0.8 W/m·K

Lead Time for Other PCB Types

Product TypeStandard ServiceFastest Service
Rigid-Flex PCB2 Weeks for 4 Layers;
> 4 Layers: TBD
1.5 Weeks for 4 Layers;
> 4 Layers: TBD
Ceramic PCB3 Weeks2 Weeks
PCBA1 Week2 Days

Note: Lead time may be affected by current production loading. For urgent orders or special board requirements, please contact us for confirmation.