How to choose PCB manufacturing technology/factory?

guola

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Hi,I have sent some PCB designs to factories for prototyping. The price, however, varies greatly. Some ask 200USD for a four-layer 5cm*10cm PCB prototyping. While some only ask for 50USD. I assume that there are differences between these two factories. However, I could not find the differences. Could I ask for some advice here?

My application:

  • Mixed signal circuit, with precise analog circuit(10pA precision) with MCU runs at 168MHz with internal clock. It uses a 20MHz SPI.
  • Long term stability is a concern.
Questions:

  • What are the criteria to choose an appropriate PCB manufacture?
  • Should I care the plating? I noticed different processes using tin/gold/Pb and etc.
  • What else kind of parameters should I check?
  • How could I know the quality of a PCB?
  • Thanks
 
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