What to send for a fast PCB assembly quote

A complete file package is the fastest way to an accurate PCBA quote. Use this checklist before you upload.

Most delays in quoting a PCB assembly come from missing or unclear files. A complete package lets our engineers review your design for manufacturability and price it without a round of questions.

The files

  • Gerber RS-274X or ODB++ files. Zip the full set, including drill files and paste layers.
  • Bill of materials (.xlsx or .csv). Include manufacturer part numbers, reference designators, and quantities per board.
  • Pick-and-place file. Also called a centroid or XY file, exported from your CAD tool.
  • Assembly drawing. A PDF showing component orientation, polarity, and any special instructions.

The details that change the price

  • Quantity for prototypes and your estimated annual volume
  • Single-sided or double-sided assembly
  • Fine-pitch parts such as BGAs and QFNs
  • Who supplies the components: turnkey, consigned, or a mix
  • Whether alternate parts are acceptable when a part is out of stock
  • Test requirements, and whether you have a test fixture

What we build

We assemble surface mount, through-hole, and mixed-technology boards, down to 0201 passives and fine-pitch BGA at 0.3 mm pitch, on boards from 1 to 30+ layers. Every build goes through 3D automated optical inspection and X-ray inspection.

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