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We specialize in Quickturn PCB Assembly.

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

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.

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: Advanced Circuits Attn: Assembly Receiving (Quote #______) 21101 E 32nd Pkwy Aurora, CO 80011

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.

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

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

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

We will provide you pricing for PCB assembly. The PCB assembly pricing includes tooling, solder stencil and assembly labor for loading the components. Our turn-key quotes also show component pricing as indicated. We do not charge setup fees or NRE's for assembly.

Assembly turn-time begins immediately after the PCB turn-time and when all parts and information received complete. If consigned kits and documentation is incomplete, assembly turn-time begins when all necessary assembly information is complete and on hand. Any delays due to CAM Hold and/or technical issues will impact turn-times.

If either of your PCB dimensions are less than 2", or if you PCB is of an odd shape, we may need to have your boards in an array or panelized format for assembly. Please contact us for review prior to placing PCB order. Please be sure to provide solder paste data with your PCB order as well. This will allow stencil to be created to match PCB array and eliminate potential delays.

If after receiving your loaded boards you run into problems of any kind, contact us at once. We will evaluate the issue and repair/rework or remake as may be appropriate after determining the root cause of the problem. For any returns, we will issue you a RMA number.

Assembly builds to IPC-A-610 current rev Class 2. Class 3 and J-Std-001 are available with prior review.

We would like to have your credit card for your first order. If you would like to apply for credit terms, please download our credit application and fax back to 303-418-2327. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.