NextPCB Accelerator is an initiative from the PCB and PCBA manufacturer to empower innovators and creators to bring their ideas to life, and the ongoing campaign features the Raspberry Pi RP2350 and RP2040 microcontrollers.
Specifically, NextPCB offers two free PCBA prototypes for any original design based on either the RP2350 Cortex-M33/RISC-V microcontroller or RP2040 Arm Cortex-M0+ MCU from Raspberry Pi. The company also offers subsidized bulk pricing for the Raspberry Pi RP2040 for any company or maker mass-producing their design with NextPCB.
Besides PCB manufacturing, NextPCB will offer professional assembly of the RP2040 or RP2350 chips using their precision pick-and-place machines, advanced automated inspection equipment, and carefully controlled manufacturing practices. NextPCB’s IC programming and firmware burning services will free up time for customers, and functional testing services will make sure all prototypes are tested for functionality before leaving the production line.
The conditions of the offer are pretty straightforward. NextPCB will offer two PCBA units completely free including PCB fabrication, components, assembly, and shipping worldwide up to a value of $500 US. Publicly available designs do not qualify for the sponsorship offer, and the company primarily focuses on business-oriented projects, as well as hobbyist projects with original RP2040 or RP2350 designs.
Participating is a two-step process:
- Contact NextPCB’s customer support team by email at [email protected] to register your project and provide details. NextPCB can sign an NDA if needed.
- After successful registration, submit your PCBA inquiry through the company’s PCBA quotation system, and follow the instructions to claim your two PCBA units.
The company also notes that early bird developers should pay close attention to Raspberry Pi RP2350’s hardware design resources and reference designs to ensure performance and system stability.
Once you’ve received and tested your free Raspberry Pi RP2040 PCBA prototypes and are satisfied with the results, you can optionally proceed with mass production using NextPCB service in which case the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller can get sourced for as low as 30 cents in 5K+ quantities.
| Quantity | Market Price | NextPCB price (MP) | Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100+ | $0.8 | $0.6 | 25% |
| 1000+ | $0.7 | $0.4 | 43% |
| 5000+ | $0.7 | $0.3 | 57% |
You’ll find the full details in the announcement for the RP2350 and RP2040 accelerator programs. NexPCB plans to introduce new sponsorships regularly, so you may want to follow the company’s blog or social networks.
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