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Manufacturing

PCB fabrication and complete board assembly.

We provide printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication and PCB assembly (PCBA) based on your manufacturing files. The scope can include component procurement, surface-mount technology (SMT), through-hole technology (THT), inspection and agreed functional tests. Board specifications, supplied materials, acceptance requirements and delivery dates are confirmed before the order proceeds.

What’s included

  • PCB fabrication to confirmed specifications
  • SMT, THT and mixed-technology assembly
  • Sourced or customer-supplied components
  • Inspection and testing agreed for each project
The challenge

Supply challenges.
Practical solutions.

What buyers typically face, and how we handle it.

Common sourcing challenges

Common pain points

  • Separate quotations for boards, components and assembly
  • Component shortages or BOM discrepancies delay assembly
  • Inspection requirements and acceptance records are unclear
  • Prototype revisions are not carried into the next build
The SmicChip approach

How we solve it

  • Coordinate the agreed board, component and assembly scope
  • Review BOM availability and resolve discrepancies before assembly
  • Confirm inspection items and acceptance requirements before production
  • Track approved file revisions from prototypes to later builds
Process

A clear, coordinated process.

One specialist owns your request from first message to delivery.

01

Submit files

Gerber and drill files, BOM, pick-and-place data and drawings.

02

Technical review

Confirm DFM findings, material availability and acceptance requirements.

03

Fabricate PCB

Produce bare boards to the confirmed board specifications.

04

Assemble

Complete the required SMT/THT assembly and process inspections.

05

Verify & deliver

Perform agreed tests, prepare records and arrange delivery.

Prepare the right manufacturing data

  • PCB data: Gerber and drill files, layer stack-up, material, board thickness and copper weight. State controlled-impedance or other special requirements where applicable.
  • Assembly data: BOM with manufacturer part numbers, manufacturers, quantities and reference designators; pick-and-place coordinates and assembly drawings. Identify do-not-populate (DNP) positions, approved alternatives and customer-supplied parts.
  • Order requirements: build quantity, file revision, target delivery, packing requirements and requested test coverage.

What the technical review covers

Confirm that Gerber, BOM, placement data and drawings refer to the same revision. Review board specifications, footprint and polarity information, component availability and assembly constraints. Record questions and proposed changes for approval before the build; the agreed DFM review does not replace validation of the product design.

Inspection methods and their scope

  • AOI: checks optically visible assembly features such as presence, position or solder appearance where accessible. It does not establish electrical function.
  • X-ray inspection: can assess otherwise hidden solder joints, such as those beneath BGA packages. Inspection locations and coverage are agreed for the board.
  • Functional testing: checks the functions specified in the agreed test procedure, using the required fixtures, firmware and acceptance limits. It does not automatically include regulatory certification.

Specify first-article approval, sampling or full inspection, acceptance criteria and nonconformance handling in the order. Test selection depends on board construction and the project requirements.

Define the deliverables before the build

The agreed delivery scope can include boards or assemblies, a confirmed material list, inspection summaries, functional-test records and packing documents. File revisions, traceability requirements and any customer-supplied materials are recorded for the order.

Capabilities

Project requirements.

Scope and technical requirements are confirmed after reviewing your project files.

Service scope
PCB fabrication and assembly to confirmed project requirements
Technical specifications
Confirmed after reviewing board and assembly files
Order quantity
Confirmed in the quotation
Lead time
Confirmed against materials, complexity and test requirements

Send Gerber & BOM

Benefits

Service benefits
for procurement teams.

Defined assembly scope

Confirm package types and assembly requirements during file review.

Inspected · Documented · Traceable

Agreed inspection plan

Specify automated optical inspection (AOI), X-ray inspection or functional tests as applicable.

Flexible material supply

Combine agreed sourced components with customer-supplied materials.

Documented delivery

Confirm packing, delivery address and required records.

Talk to a specialist

Share your requirement and get a written response.

Contact us
FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Send Gerber and drill files, a BOM, pick-and-place data, quantity and board specifications. Add assembly drawings and test instructions where applicable.

Prototype and volume enquiries are welcome. The accepted quantity and commercial terms are confirmed for each project.

Yes. Confirm the customer-supplied component list, quantities, packaging and inspection responsibilities before the build.

AOI, X-ray inspection and functional testing are evaluated against the board and project requirements. Test coverage, procedures, fixtures and acceptance criteria must be agreed in advance.

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