Quick Turn Prototype PCB Assembly

What is Prototype PCB Assembly?

PCB Prototyping: A Quick Guide for Engineers & Manufacturers

PCB prototyping is the trial production of printed circuit boards before mass production. It is always used by electronic engineers to conduct small-batch trial production in factory after design circuits and completing PCB. PCB prototypes (short name iscircuit board prototypes, and PCB prototypes) as an important role of PCB production. It is the first print circuit board physical board produced according to PCB design drawings and PCB manufacturing process requirements. It is used to verify the correctness of PCB design , inspect PCB manufacturing quality, conduct testing and debugging, and produce product samples. We can provide affordable, high quality, and fast turn prototype PCB assembly service solutions.

What is the cost for Prototype PCB Assembly

PCBA assembly cost (electronic component integration cost) is the core expenditure of hardware R&D. This article disassembles the core composition of SMT patch processing quotation, combines industry benchmark cases, and provides feasible cost reduction and efficiency improvement solutions to help you accurately control the R&D budget.

Quotation reference for three typical scenarios

Project type	Core parameters	Unit price range	Cost reduction space
Basic double-sided board	10 pieces/10x10cm/100 components	13USD/piece	15%-20%
Four-layer smart board	BGA chip/immersion gold process/5 pieces	116USD/piece	25%-30%
Six-layer communication board	Blind buried via/high frequency material/3 pieces	619USD/piece	35%-40%

Turnaround Time for Prototype PCB Assembly

Layer classification	PCB type	Core advantages	Standard delivery time	Expedited service	Applicable scenarios	Inquiry tips
Basic type	Single-sided board	Best cost, first choice for simple circuits	1-2 days	12 hours	Home appliance control board/toy circuit	Get a quote now
	Double-sided board	Best price/performance ratio, supports medium-complexity circuits	1-3 days	24 hours	Industrial control equipment/consumer electronics	View case library
Advanced type	4-layer multilayer board	Excellent signal integrity, good EMI control	4-5 days	48 hours	Network equipment/medical instruments	Download design guide
	6-8-layer multilayer board	High-density wiring, supports complex system integration	5-7 days	72 hours	Server/communication base station	Make an appointment for technical consultation
High-end	10+ layer HDI board	Ultra-fine lines (3mil), interconnection at any layer	7-10 days	96 hours	5G mobile phone/autopilot system	Apply for sample testing
	Rigid-flexible board	3D assembly, shock-resistant and bending-resistant	5-8 days	72 hours	Wearable devices/military equipment	Watch process video
Special process	Metal substrate (aluminum/copper)	Heat dissipation performance improved by 300%	3-5 days	48 hours	LED lighting/power module	Get thermal simulation report
	High frequency board (Rogers)	Dielectric loss as low as 0.001@10GHz	5-7 days	72 hours	Radar/satellite communication	View bill of materials

Prototype PCB Assembly Technical Capabilities

Specification	PCBA Capability
Board Type	Rigid PCBs, Flexible PCB, metal core PCBs, Rigid-Flex PCBs
Assembly Type	Surface Mount (SMT) Assembly Mixed technology (SMT & Thru-hole) Ball-Grid-Array (BGA) Assembly Single/Double-Sides Mixture Assembly Conformal coating
Assembly Time	From 24 hours to 7days once all parts are ready
Max. Board Size	610mm×508mm
Board Thickness	0.1mm～6 mm
Component Types	BGA 0.20mm ,QFP 0.15mm 0201 resistors / 1005 passive components Fine-pitch components 0.3mm/0.4mm pitch Hard metric connectors
Component Sourcing	Full turnkey (All components sourced by us) Partial turnkey Kitted/Consigned
Solder Types	Lead-Free (RoHS compliant)
Quality Inspection	SPI Visual inspection AOI checking 2D/3DBGA placement – X-RAY checking In-Circuit Test Functional test
IC programming	DIP,SDIP BGA.CSP QSOP SSOP TSSOP PLCC SOT SOP MSOP TSOP QFN.MLP QFP MLF DFN
Qualifications	ISO9001:2015 UL IPC-6012 Class 2-3
Order Volume	1-No limit
After-sales Service	Repair and rework service will be offered if it is defective or damaged ,Communication comes first.
Component Package	Reels, Cut Tape, Tube & Tray, Loose Parts and Bulk.
Stencils	laser cut stainless steel stencils
Documents for Quote and Assembly	Bill of Materials & BOM Assembly drawings (not necessary but help) pick & place file Photos (not necessary but help) Gerber files Quantities
Production Line Capacity	SMT Capacity 18,000-30,000 components a hour THT Capacity – 9,600 pins per day
PCB Assembly Process	Drilling–Exposure–Plating–Etaching & Stripping–Punching–ElectricalTesting–SMT–Wave Soldering–Assembling–ICT–Function Testing–Temperature & Humidity Testing
Board Shape	Rectangular, Circular and any Odd Shapes

What Benefits of Prototype PCB Assembly

1. [Precisely verify the design to avoid mass production risks]

“Test first, then put into production” PCBA fast proofing, circuit design verification, functional defect detection Electronic product prototype testing, intelligent hardware solution optimization

2. [Maximize cost control, save 60% trial and error costs]

“Small investment leverages big returns” Small batch trial production cost reduction, BOM list optimization, NPI service High cost-effective PCBA proofing solution, domestic component replacement verification

3. [Extremely fast delivery cycle, 48 hours to seize the opportunity]

“Speed is competitiveness” High-frequency PCB expedited proofing, agile development support, rapid iteration of intelligent hardware : Extremely fast verification of IoT terminals, rapid production of 5G modules

4. [Full-process quality inspection, zero defect guarantee]

“Military-grade reliability” ICT/FCT testing, environmental stress screening, automotive-grade certification High-reliability PCBA verification, medical equipment aging test

5. [Seamless mass production, yield rate exceeds 98%]

“Sample is mass production standard” SMT process optimization, DFM manufacturability analysis, first pass rate improvement Industrial control board mass production solution, 3D AOI precision inspection

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