Getting Started
You have found a CM that can support your Engineering needs. You have reviewed their manufacturing process and quality assurance checks and balances, so let’s get started!
Asking for a budgetary quote early in the process is a great idea. This is where you’ll uncover design and component concerns. You’ll need to supply the following to receive a complete assembly quote:
• Bill of Material, preferably in excel format, including at a minimum: manufacturer, manufacturer part number, quantity and reference designators
• Gerber files
• PCB fabrication drawing including PCB material, finish, silkscreen color (one side or two), mask color (one side or two)
• Assembly drawing (if complete)
• Schematic (if complete)
• Environmental compliance requirements (RoHS, REACh, Conflict Minerals, etc.)
• ITAR status (if used in a defense article, is the item subject to ITAR Control?)
• Requirements to program IC’s
• Functional or in-circuit test requirements
• Quantity, delivery or any special considerations
If you are in need of a PCB Layout, here is a list of some of the information the engineer will request:
• Board type and material requirements
• Bill of material
• Mechanical constraints
• Testing Requirements
• Component Placement restrictions
• End use
• Environmental considerations
You can see our specification form https://www.altekelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/PCB_Artwork_Request.pdf for guidance.
Most of all schedule a meeting with the CM’s Engineering Team, who can provide support during the development process.
If you are not getting enough support from your current Contract Manufacturer, let us know. We have over 46 years of experience that we can put to work for you. Link to https://www.altekelectronics.com/engineering
