Everything you need to know about our PCB fabrication and PCBA services — from placing your first order to understanding our technical capabilities.
Your intellectual property is fully protected. We will never manufacture PCBs for a third party using your files, nor share them with anyone without your written permission. We are happy to sign an NDA before any files are exchanged.
Our MOQ is 1 piece. We support everything from single prototypes to high-volume production runs — no order is too small to start with.
For PCB fabrication, we accept:
For turnkey PCBA orders, additionally provide a complete BOM (Excel format with manufacturer names, part numbers, reference designators, and quantities) and centroid/pick-and-place data.
Yes. We can provide a preliminary quote based on early Gerber files or even a rough specification. This helps you plan costs before committing to a final design.
Our pricing is already highly competitive, but we are always open to discussing cost targets — especially for larger volumes or long-term partnerships. Contact us with your requirements and we will work to meet your budget.
Yes. Double-sided silkscreen is included as a standard option at no additional charge.
Yes, overlapping drills are supported. If your design includes them, simply note it in your order instructions and our engineering team will handle it accordingly.
If you receive boards with defects or quality issues, contact us at all@poe-pcba.com. We will respond within 8 hours and arrange repair or remake at no additional cost until you are fully satisfied.
Our standard laminate thickness is 1.6 mm (0.063").
0.3 mm / 0.4 mm / 0.6 mm / 0.8 mm / 1.0 mm / 1.2 mm / 2.0 mm / 2.4 mm / 3.0 mm / 3.2 mm / 4.0 mm / 6.0 mm
Yes. We support Rogers, Taconic, Isola, and other high-frequency laminates for RF, microwave, and high-speed digital applications. Please specify your material requirements when requesting a quote.
Yes. We can provide full datasheets and physical property specifications for any laminate material we stock. Please contact us with your specific requirements.
Standard: 0.5 oz, 1.0 oz, 1.5 oz, 2.0 oz, 2.5 oz, 3.0 oz. Heavy copper: 3.5 oz, 4.0 oz, 4.5 oz, 5.0 oz for high-power applications.
Gerber RS-274X, ODB++, native PCB files (.pcb), and BRD files. Image formats (JPG, BMP, GIF, TIFF) cannot be processed by our fabrication equipment.
No. These formats do not translate to our PCB fabrication machinery. Please submit your design in Gerber RS-274X, ODB++, or a native PCB file format.
We use green Liquid Photo Imageable (LPI) solder mask as our standard production option.
No. Solder mask is a standard inclusion on all boards and does not affect pricing.
Green, black, blue, red, yellow, and white. Green is our standard production color.
Our team of 35 procurement engineers handles all BOM quotations and sourcing. For common parts we typically hold inventory and charge little to no sourcing fee. For uncommon parts we order a 5% overage (or 5 pieces minimum) to cover production losses — at no extra cost to you.
We procure both domestically and internationally through distributor relationships built over 10+ years. Quotes are provided within 24 hours for standard BOMs, and up to 7 days for complex ones. If any BOM issue arises (e.g. high MOQ on a specific part), we will communicate with you to find the best solution.
Total lead time is the sum of component procurement and assembly time. To minimize delays, we begin PCB fabrication and stencil preparation in parallel with component sourcing as soon as we receive your Gerber files and BOM — so both processes run simultaneously rather than sequentially.
Yes. Mark the components you want excluded in your BOM as DNI (Do Not Include) or DNP (Do Not Place). We will assemble everything else and leave those positions unpopulated.
Yes. We support a combination of automated SMT and manual soldering. For prototype quantities without specific process requirements, manual soldering is commonly used for through-hole or mixed-technology boards.
Yes — this is called a partial turnkey arrangement. You consign the components you already have, and we procure the remainder. We will seek your approval for any substitutions or cross-references before proceeding.
Yes. We assemble BGAs down to 0.25 mm pitch, verified by X-ray inspection. Key design requirements:
Our engineering team will review your design and flag any concerns before production begins.
Excess components are yours. You can have them shipped back with your assembled boards, or leave them on our shelf for use in future orders. We will never dispose of your components without your instruction.
Yes, all standard assembly is fully RoHS compliant. We also support leaded (non-RoHS) assembly when required — please specify your preference when placing your order.
Yes. We have full SMT capabilities for prototype quantities, including fine-pitch components, BGAs, and 01005 passives. No minimum quantity applies.
Contact us at all@poe-pcba.com as soon as possible. We will respond within 8 hours and arrange repair or remake at no additional cost until you are fully satisfied.
Yes. We accept consigned bare boards from any source. That said, our one-stop service — covering PCB fabrication, component sourcing, and assembly under one roof — typically saves time and reduces coordination overhead for most customers.