An Environmental sensor was used to compare prices between standard PCB manufacture and assembly and the Circuits in Plastic process. The Environmental sensor needs to be sealed from the environment, which means the PCB had an extra cost of $2.50 for packaging which was not required for the Circuits in Plastic, which is sealed during the manufacturing process.
| $ per board | 1000 units | 10000 units |
|---|---|---|
| Standard PCB | $10.12 | $9.27 |
| Lead-Free PCB | $10.74 | $9.90 |
| Circuits in Plastic | $9.82* | $7.39* |
| $ per board | 1000 units | 10000 units |
|---|---|---|
| Standard PCB | $18.00 | $$13.00 |
| Lead-Free PCB | $19.10 | $13.88 |
| Circuits in Plastic | $13.74* | $9.18* |
It is evident from the tables that the Circuits in Plastic process are much cheaper per unit than normal PCB manufacture methods.