> I guess I'm asking what's the PCB equivalent of a PROM?
> Something that you can
> have done in singles, can be done quickly, and is cost effective.

To answer this specific question, this type of operation is done by a rapid
prototyping board cutting tool, like an LPKF www.lpkf.com   Some hobbyists
have built similar tools.  With one, you can literally have a pcb in an
hour.

But, there are a whole list of gotchas.  First, you have to find someone who
has one.  Then there are the limitations; (usually) only two layers,
(usually) no plated vias, (usually) no soldermask or silkscreen, limitations
in tracewidth and routing.  When you're done with the gotchas, it is very
unlikely (unless you are doing a very simple board) that the proto will be
identical to your production board.

Gary Crowell
Micron Technology

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