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Functional testing sample test instructions
HQ NextPCB can perform functional testing on PCBA orders for prototype, small batch and mass production volumes. To help you get an idea of what a functional test case looks like, we have prepared some examples below. Testing can be as simple as a ...
What happens if I don't respond to engineer's questions (EQ) in time?
During the file review process (PCB DFM review, PCBA DFA review etc.), our CAM engineers may encounter some problems or require clarification. You will be notified primarily via e-mail and the order will be put on hold until you respond and the ...
How to get extra fast PCB Assembly?
HQ NextPCB's turnkey PCB assembly service can produce fully assembled PCBs from 5 working days by sourcing from HQ Online. For turnkey PCB assembly abroad, the slowest part of the production cycle, and the cause of most long waiting times is ...
How to export centroid files (XY/pick and place files) for PCB assembly?
Centroid files are also known as pick & place files, XY files, component placement files, SMT files. These are required for HQ NextPCB PCB Assembly orders except if all the parts on the board are through-hole parts. Here we made some gifs to show how ...
How to place a PCBA order?
Navigate to the NextPCB PCB Assembly order page from the top menu and upload your PCB Gerber files . The platform will try to read data from the Gerber files and extract some parameters from the files including PCB Size, Layer Count, Min. ...
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PCB Assembly Files Explanation
For PCB Assembly, 3 files are required at the very least to ensure we can assemble your boards. They are the PCB Gerber files, Bill of Materials (BOM) and centroid data. 1. What is a PCB Gerber file? Gerber is the de-facto standard for representing ...
Can I send components to NextPCB directly? (Consigned Parts)
In addition to turnkey PCBA services, HQ NextPCB supports consigned components i.e. components that are provided by the customer instead of being procured by NextPCB. This is useful if certain parts are hard to source or have a particularly long lead ...
How to place a PCBA order?
Navigate to the NextPCB PCB Assembly order page from the top menu and upload your PCB Gerber files . The platform will try to read data from the Gerber files and extract some parameters from the files including PCB Size, Layer Count, Min. ...
How to place a PCB order?
Navigate to the NextPCB order page from the top menu and upload your PCB Gerber files on the order page. The website will parse the file and may extract parameters from the files and fill in these details for you such as PCB Size, Layer Count, Min. ...
How long do PCB order take?
1. Lead time refers to the time between order confirmation and dispatch to the customer. 2. PCB production typically takes between 3 and 14 business days, depending on specific order parameters. It is important to note that this estimate does not ...
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