We offer kitted and turnkey assembly services. Whether you supply the parts or we do, our certified assembly technicians can build your quality products with our state-of-the-art SMT and through hole equipment.
PCB Assembly Capabilities
Assembly Types
- Surface Mount(SMT)
- Thru-hole
- Mixed Technology (SMT/Thru-hole)
- Single or Double Sided Placement
Leaded
- Leaded
- Lead-free/RoHS Compliant
- No-clean and Water clean Fluxes
Component Types
- Passive Down to 01005 Sizes
- Ball Grid Array(BGA)
- Quad Flat Package No-Lead (QFN)
- Quad Flat Package (QFP)
- Small Chip Package (Pitch of 0.2 mm)
Equipment List
| Automatic Stencil Printer |
Yamaha YCP 10 |
| Manual Stencil Printe |
DDM Novastar SPR-25 |
| Automatic Pick & Place Machine |
Yamaha YSM 20 |
| Automatic Pick & Place Machine |
DDM Novastar LS60V |
| Automatic Vapor Phase Reflow Oven |
R&D Vaportech RD52 Inline System |
| 8 Zone Reflow Oven |
One Click Machine M8 |
| 5 Zone Reflow Oven |
DDM Novastar GF-125 HC |
| 3D X-Ray |
Glenbrook RTX-113HV |
| Microscopes |
LUXO |
| Stencil Laser |
LPKF G6080 |
Files Requirements
Please include the following files with your order. Please include then in a single ZIP file.
- Gerber Files
- Please include all the layers (copper, soldermask, silkscreen, solder paste, etc.
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Bill of Materials (BOM) in Excel format. Your BOM should include:
- Reference designators
- Quantity of each part
- Manufacturer part number
- Part description
- Type (SMT, Thru-Hole, Fine-pitch, BGA, etc.).
- Package description (QFN32, SOIC, 0805, etc. package is very helpful but not required).
- Centroid File
- Also known as pick and place file. It should include component locations, rotations and reference designators.
PCB Fabrication Requirements
- All Printed Circuit Boards must have fiducial marks.
- Your PCB length and width must be at least 2 inches (approximately 50mm). If your individual PCB is smaller than 2 inches you should panelize your boards. Our support team is available to assist if you need help.
- Components should be at least 0.120 inches (3mm) from board edge. If components are closer or overhang the board edge then borders will be required. When components are close to the edge we prefer tab routs with mouse bites instead of V-scored panels
Guideline for Ordering Parts
Prototype & Small Build (1 to 25 boards)
Extra parts will be required on small builds (1 to 25 boards) as follows:
- 0201 to 0603 size: Minimum extra quantity 50-100 plus required quantity
- 0805 to 1206 size: Minimum extra quantity 15-20 plus required quantity
- On large size components 1 or 2 extra parts is fine
For large runs extra parts 5 or 10% overage is appropriate.
- All items must be on a continuous strip or reel
- Special instructions must be provided if components need special handling such as no clean solder
- Bulks or Trays are okay for THT
- Avoid order tubes but if any SMD is in tube it must be a full length
Packaging
Please ship all kits to:
PentaLogix, Inc.
Attn: (Insert Order Number)
10191 SW Avery St.
Tualatin, OR 97062
Please ship each kit separately. Do not combine multiple orders in one box, unless kits are clearly marked and separated. All kits should have a packing slip listing all the items and quantities included in the kit. We appreciate an email sent to us with the tracking information, especially when drop shipping multiple components from suppliers.
Checklist
PentaLogix wants to provide you with an accurate and smooth assembly process. To ensure that your job is not placed on hold, plese follow these guidelines:
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Accurate Data
An error free assembly process requires accurate data. Each job should have a BOM (bill of materials), a pick and place file (also known as a centroid file) andmatching Gerber data. Add a DO NOT POPULATE (DNP) column to the BOM if there are parts which should not be populated on the PCB.
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Ensure Proper Footprints
Some parts are available in different packages. Make sure that the part you specify in the BOM matches the footprint on the PCB.
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Organize Components
Parts should be separated into individual bags or trays. Each bag or tray should be marked with Manufacturer name and Manufacturer part number and all reference designators where the part is used. If needed, you can substitute distributor name and part number in place of (or in addition to) manufacturer information.
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Multiple Jobs Per Order
The parts for each job should be packaged separately. Include separate BOM and pick and place file for each job
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Component Quantities
Prototype & Small Build (1 to 25 boards)
Extra parts will be required on small builds (1 to 25 boards) as follows:
- 0201 to 0603 size: Minimum extra quantity 50-100 plus required quantity
- 0805 to 1206 size: Minimum extra quantity 15-20 plus required quantity
- On large size components 1 or 2 extra parts is fine
For large runs extra parts 5 or 10% overage is appropriate.
- All items must be on a continuous strip or reel
- Special instructions must be provided if components need special handling such as no clean solder
- Bulks or Trays are okay for THT
- Avoid order tubes but if any SMD is in tube it must be a full length
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Update your BOM and Pick and Place File
If you have any last-minute design changes, please remember to reflect these changes in your BOM, pick and place file and any other relevant documentation.
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Mark Polarity
Make sure you indicate proper orientation for all parts that have polarity. Place a dot or a number “1” on pin 1 of ICs where the orientation is not obvious. Ensure that polarized capacitors and diodes are properly marked.
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Special Instructions
Provide detailed instructions for any special procedures required to assemble your boards. Include sketches, photos, PDF files and/or drawings as needed
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Drop Shipping from Suppliers
Please ask your suppliers to place your PentaLogix Order Number on the outside of any package dropped shipped to us.
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