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THE ENGINEERING JOURNAL
From PCB design to PCBA delivery, the decisions behind a build.
DESIGN / BUILD / DELIVER
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A PCBA quote is only as fast as the files behind it. Here is what each file is for, what goes inside it, and the mistakes that most often send a quote back with questions.
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PCB Design Guide
Each assembly test finds a different kind of defect, and none of them finds everything. Here is what each one catches, what it misses, and how to pick a combination that fits your board and volume.
The surface finish protects the copper pads until the board is soldered. Here is how the three most common finishes differ in flatness, cost, and compliance, and which one fits your design.
Most fabrication holds come from a short list of layout issues. Run these ten checks before you export your files and your board is far more likely to pass review the first time.
A PCBA quote is only as fast as the files behind it. Here is what each file is for, what goes inside it, and the mistakes that most often send a quote back with questions.