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Preparing your PCB & PCBA RFQ

Build a useful inquiry package, even when some specifications are still open.

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General preparation guidance. Company-specific file acceptance, processes and capabilities require confirmation / 待确认.

STEP 01

Start with the commercial scope

Identify the board or assembly revision, the quantity for each variant and whether you need bare boards, assembly or both. Separate prototype and later-build quantities. State your desired delivery date as a request, and explain any event or integration dependency. A quotation can only establish a schedule after scope, material availability and approvals are reviewed.

STEP 02

Describe the bare board

Provide a fabrication archive and a drawing or requirements sheet. Record the board outline, layer count, requested material, thickness, copper and surface finish. Flag critical dimensions, special construction and any controlled impedance requirement. If a choice is open, label it as a question instead of selecting a value only to complete the form.

STEP 03

Add assembly scope when needed

Identify who supplies the PCB and who purchases each component group. Prepare the BOM, placement data and assembly drawing for the same revision. State which parts are not fitted, which substitutions need approval and whether you have customer-owned parts or fixtures.

STEP 04

Define acceptance and handover

Describe how the finished item will be inspected or tested. Distinguish a requested functional test from a general statement that the board should work. Specify who provides test instructions and fixtures, and identify packaging, labeling or documentation requirements. These are discussion inputs, not automatically included services.

STEP 05

Make open questions visible

Include a short README with the package revision, a file inventory and unresolved decisions. Ask for the quotation to identify assumptions and exclusions. Do not release production data until those questions have a recorded answer and all parties reference the same revision.

BEFORE HANDOVER

Final checklist

  • Service type, revision and per-variant quantity are stated.
  • PCB requirements and assembly sourcing responsibilities are separated.
  • Uncertain specifications are identified for engineering review.
  • Requested date, test expectations and packaging needs are included.
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