PCB Assembly

Fine-pitch PCB assembly succeeds when pad geometry, solder paste, placement, reflow and inspection are treated as one process rather than

First article inspection (FAI) verifies that the first assembled printed circuit board matches the released manufacturing data before the rest

Turnkey, kitted and consigned PCB assembly differ mainly in who buys and supplies the components. Turnkey puts procurement with the

High-mix low-volume PCB assembly produces many different circuit board assemblies in relatively small quantities, making changeover control, component sourcing, inspection

PCB assembly traceability connects each finished circuit board to the components, process records and test results behind its build. RLX

QFN assembly succeeds when stencil design, thermal-pad paste deposition, reflow and inspection are treated as one process rather than separate

The PCB assembly process turns a fabricated circuit board into a tested electronic assembly through controlled printing, placement, soldering, inspection

Polyurethane conformal coating forms a protective polymer film over a printed circuit board to limit exposure to moisture and contaminants

BGA rework is the broader process of removing, preparing and reinstalling or replacing a ball grid array device, while reballing

A PCB assembly quote is only as accurate as the manufacturing package behind it. RLX Solutions, a contract electronics manufacturer