Sourcing · Frameworks
How to Choose a PCBA Manufacturer in China: A Buyer's Framework
Five steps, one deal-breaker each: engineering response, BOM transparency, evidence chain, pilot policy, accountability terms. Scorecard included.
DFM · Checklists
PCBA DFM Checklist: 15 Things to Check Before Production
Fifteen assembly-side checks with one pass/fail line each — from fiducials to via-in-pad to test points. Printable PDF included.
Quoting · Templates
How to Prepare a BOM for PCBA Quotation (Template Included)
The six things a quotable BOM needs, why a missing MPN is the #1 cause of slow quotes, and how to set substitution rules so nothing gets swapped without your sign-off.
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PCBA Cost Breakdown: Where Your Money Actually Goes
Materials 60–80%, bare board 10–20%, assembly, NRE — the real structure behind any quote.
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Turnkey vs Consigned PCBA: Which Saves You More
The decision line at 50 boards, long-lead parts, and a TCO worked example.