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Q: What do you specialize in?

We specialize in Quickturn PCB Assembly.

Q: Do you assemble boards fabricated by another board shop?

No. We have high quality standards and will only assemble boards ordered thru AdvancedPCB. Part of what makes us unique is that we fabricate and assemble in one continuous operation with consistent quality and expedited turn-time.

Q: Do you provide prototype assembly (low quantity)?

Yes. AdvancedPCB has no minimum order quantity requirements and can assemble even one board.

Q: What documentation and electronic data do you need for PCB assembly?

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Q: What is centroid data?

This is the machine file which should include X, Y, Theta (Rotation), Side of Board (top or bottom), and Reference Designator. This is sometimes called XYRS data (X,Y, Rotation, Side), pick and place data, or simply XY data. .XLS or .CSV formats are preferred.

Q: For kitted/consigned orders, how do you want to receive the parts?

Parts individually packaged and labeled with BOM line-item number and either Customer part number or Manufacturer's part number. An inventory list of components in the kit indicating Manufacturer's part number and Quantity in kit If SMT parts are not on reel, parts preferably should be on continuous tape with a leader of no less than 6" to account for machine attrition and potential scrap. Ship to: AdvancedPCB Attn: Assembly Receiving (Quote #______) 21101 E 32nd Pkwy Aurora, CO 80011

Q: What data do you need for a turnkey PCB Assembly order?

We need your Bill of Materials (BOM) and Component Placement List (CPL). We are also able to accept many forms of CAD data, and ODB data upon data review.

Q: Can you do a partial PCB Assembly?

Yes we can do partial PCB assembly for both kitted/consigned orders or for turnkey.

Q: Do you have any special requirements for BGA type components?

Component footprint should be made per manufacture recommendations for pad size and mask clearance. All BGA type devices are required to have all vias under component tented with soldermask

Q: What do you do with unused parts?

We return all unused parts to the customer whether kitted/consigned or turnkey.

Assembly Capabilities

Get your board back quickly, with no minimum order quantities.

Our SMT assembly lines are optimized to get your designs to market as fast as possible. We’ve turned schematics into designs, pcbs and completed assemblies in a few days!

Assembly Types	Parts Procurement	Solder Types	Component Sizes
SMT Thru-hole Mixed technology (SMT + thru-hole) Single or double-sided placement	Turnkey Kitted/ Consigned Partial turnkey	Leaded Leaded-free/ RoHS Compliant No-clean process available	≥ 0402 0201 with design review BGAs as small as 0.35 mm pitch

Assembly Recommendations

Keep these tips in mind when designing your board to mitigate PCB assembly costs:

Use a good PCB layout package. If you do not have one, try PCB Artist, with free technical support. Or use our in-house IPC certified designers.
Begin by placing the components that require a specific location first.
Leave at least 100 mils between components and the PCB edge.
When you need to place components on both sides, try to keep sensitive, heavy, or thru-hole components on the primary side of the PCB.
Upload your design to FreeDFM.com or contact our DFM team.

Assembly FAQs

What do you specialize in?

Do you assemble boards fabricated by another board shop?

Do you provide prototype assembly (low quantity)?

What documentation and electronic data do you need for PCB assembly?

What is centroid data?

For kitted/consigned orders, how do you want to receive the parts?

What data do you need for a turnkey PCB Assembly order?

Can you do a partial PCB Assembly?

Do you have any special requirements for BGA type components?

What do you do with unused parts?

What does your quoted price include?

How do you determine turn-time?

Do you provide lead-free PCB Assembly?

What are your requirements for arrays or panelized formats?

What if I have problems with my loaded boards?

What are your PCB Assembly quality standards?

What are your credit terms?

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