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How do I choose which layers will be core or prepreg in my PCB stackup?

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How do I choose which layers will be core or prepreg in my PCB stackup?

I'm going to use 6 copper layers.
 

You'll usually want to use the standard 6-layer stackup of your PCB manufacturer. It's two cores and three prepreg layers. There's also a default selection for substrate/prepreg thickness, but it can be modified according to special design requirements. Presumed you don't have any, refer to the (cheapest) default stackup.
 

You do not choose where the prepegs are. It is the PC B manufacturers production methode which determines where the prepeg layers are in your stackup.

Most PCB manufacturers will use copper foil for the outer layers. With this method you need a prepeg layer to 'glue' the copper foil to a core. You need a prepeg layer between two cores. Have a look at he picture. The green layers are the prepeg layers.


 

If you had no special requiments, your PCB supplier will do the stackup as their standard, normally it without any problems.

Regards,
Real-PCB
 

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