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Miniaturization of components and increasing of signal speeds on all kinds of circuits has been governed as much by the ability of reliable printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication and manufacturing technology as it has been by the ability to produce the small components. Accuracy of layer registration, controlling substrate layer thicknesses for impedance, constructing dependable buried vias, and generating solder masks that guarantee components will self-align without allowing solder bridging or component tombstoning have all been significant challenges.

Simple circuits can still be handled with decades old layout and construction techniques, but if you are beyond that level, then some serious learning needs to be done for adopting best practices that will help assure first-pass success. These resources will help you get there with a minimum of pain. In many cases, PCB companies can turn your schematics into a finished PCB, and often can carry it into production. Please consider RF Cafe advertisers first when investigating services.

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Listings on this page are for companies that fabricate PCBs and/or provide component mounting services. Please refer to the Technical Services page for companies that provide circuit design. Substrate & PCB Design Data: Trace fusing, temperature rise, suppliers, etc.

American Standard Circuits West Chicago, IL 630-639-5444 The ASC staff is made up of world class, highly experienced Ph.D. materials scientists, engineers, Six Sigma black belts, and several Six Sigma green belt candidates undergoing training. ASC has state-of-the-art process control systems and our certifications include ISO2001:2008 and military certification (MIL 31032). We have rigorous SPC controls, automated optical inspection, metallographic cross section and electrical test facilities - providing the QA needed to meet the high standards of our customers.   • FR4, Teflon, Polyimide & Hybrid Multilayers   • Processing of all types of Rogers, Taconics,      Arlon, Gore, & Nelco laminates   • Metal backed PCBs pre and post bonded   • In-house plating and precision machining   • Special technologies and R&D work   • ENIG, AU-NI, SN, HASL, SMOBC, IM AG   • 2 patented propriety bonding materials   • Flex, rigid-flex, mixed dielectrics, metal clad   • Thermally conductive substrates (CooLam. etc.) Serving the Military, Aerospace, Industrial, Commercial, Medical, Telecommunications, Computer, Radar, and Transportation Industries Electro-Photonics 772-485-0927 Palm City, FL High frequency components and design services. We offer wire bondable passive components, coaxial products, printed antennas and very useful test boards for evaluating RF/Microwave components. Custom-design passive components and offer high frequency packaging services. The Electro-Photonics team can support your small R&D design requirements and save you valuable design and characterization time. • Passive RF Components    -  2-way power dividers/combiners    -  Wire-bondable quartz spiral inductors    -  Wire-bondable single-layer capacitors    -  Coaxial cable assemblies    -  Patch antennas • Chip & Wire Assembly Services    -  10K clean room    -  RF measurements to 110 GHz    -  MMIC package design • Custom Evaluation Boards    -  Evaluation boards per manufacturers' layouts    -  Layout optimization    -  0201, 0402, and 0603 2-terminal devices    -  SOLT de-embedding AccuSpec 814-476-1258 / McKean, PA Specializes in PCB assembly including thru-hole, surface mount or mixed technology. Additional capabilities include cable & harness assembly, wire prep, wire wrap termination, potting & conformal coatings, component lead cutting and forming, axial tape and reeling, circular connector assembly, electronic & electro/mechanical assembly, chassis and box builds. AFM Microelectronics 858-755-7688 / San Diego, CA High Q, low ESR/ESL RF/microwave multilayer ceramic capacitors, high dielectric GBBL substrates. American Standard Circuits Manufactures quality rigid, metal-backed and flex printed circuit boards on various types of substrates for a variety of applications. Analog Technologies Corp 952-894-9228 / Minneapolis, MN Services for electronics assembly including prototype and low volume PCB and flex circuits; specializes in advance packages including BGA, Chip-on-board, and flip chip. Applied Thin-Film Products 510-661-4287 / Fremont, CA DC to light frequencies, PTH, AlO3, BeO, AIN, quartz, sapphire, 72-hour turnaround. Artek Manufacturing 858-452-6456 / San Diego, CA Prototype assembly; BGA, CSP, LCC rework, Remove/Replace/Reball; X-ray services; Visual Inspection services using fiberoptic lenses. Avanti Circuits 888 595-8876 / Phoenix, AZ Single sided, double sided, multi layers, SMOBC, all gold body, tin immersion (Omikron), soft bondable gold, blind and buried vias, plugged vias. CIF +33-1 4547 4800 / France Manufacturer of PCB-processing equipment (UV-exposure, etching, drilling, metallisation) & SMT-assembly equipment (SMD-placing equipment, reflow ovens), for small & medium production runs, manufactures presensitised boards & consumables for the development of printed circuit boards. Cirtech 714-921-0860 / Orange, CA Design and manufacture of prototype, quick turn and medium volume production of Printed Circuit Boards. eTech-WEB 512-833-5868 / Austin, TX Your business partner for BGA repair, precision machining and printed circuit board repair. Denis Ferranti Electronics +44 (0) 1248 370370 / Gwynedd, UK Contract electronics manufacturer with many PCB production projects for clients in challenging sectors such as defence, petrochemical, security and aerospace. SMT PCB assembly and PTH assembly solutions. Filtran Microcircuits 613-737-0706 / Canada Microstrip, bonded stripline, thick metal backed teflon, mixed dielectric multilayer circuits. First Level, Inc 717-266-2450 / York, PA Electronic manufacturing services, packaging for microelectronic assemblies, CSP, COB, SCM, MCM, flip chip, chip on flex, stud bumping/micropost, die and wire bonding, encapsulation, PCB assembly and test, prototype to production. Foundation Technology 01908 269120 / Crownhill, Milton Keynes, UK PCB, BGA surface mount assembly, PCB prototyping, box build assembly, quality manufacturing, PCB testing, in circuit test, flying & roving probe, boundary scan (JTAG), functional. Imagineering, Inc 847-806-0003 / Elk Grove Village, IL High quality and on time Printed Circuit Boards. Every one of our boards meet IPC-A-600 F (Class2) standard, be it prototype or production. Kingfield Electronics 01246 451701 / Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK Provides contract electronic manufacturing services within the industrial, instrumentation, medical, military and scientific market sectors. Labtech +44 (0) 1544 260 093 / UK A leading and integrated European based manufacturer of high-end microwave components and microwave manufacturing services. M/A-COM (now Cobham) 800-366-2266 / Lowell, MA Developer and high-volume manufacturer of RF, microwave and millimeter wave semiconductors, components and technologies including diodes, semiconductors, transistors, passives, blocks, substrates. Make My Circuit Board 949-295-8880 / Tustin, CA Contract electronics manufacturer offering printed circuit board design, layout, fabrication, assembly & testing. Prototype & production quantities. Martronics 805-239-1932 / Paso Robles, CA 7-1300Mhz discone antennas 13-1300MHz discone antennas 30-1300 discone antennas, PCB design, RF cable assemblies, BALUNS, UNUNS, mobile hitch antenna mounts, systems, and assembly services. Micro Substrates 480-967-0624 / Tempe, AZ Power distribution bus bars and board stiffener products, bimetallic, via-filled ceramic and quartz substrates, high-frequency semiconductor packages, surge-protection devices (TVSS) and solderless, area-array connectors. Modular Components National, Inc 410-879-6553 / Forest Hill, MD Precision etching, internal laser cutting, PTFE bonded assembly boards, microstrip package housing, complete assembly, precision plating, microwave circuit plated thru-holes.

PCB Material World Schaumburg, IL Tel: 847-809-2757 Fax: 847-963-8045    We buy surplus, obsolete, and offcut    RF Copper Clad Laminates.  PCB Material World is an independent  distributor and market maker of PCB raw  materials. We buy and sell PCB raw materials  such as Copper Clad Laminates, Copper Foil,  Drill Backer and Entry, among other items.  We specialize in exotic and hard to find copper  clad laminates and other materials including:  • Duroid® • GETEK® • Kapton® Flex  • CEM-1 • GIL Technologies • Copper Foils  • CEM-3 • Arlon • Thin Core FR-4  • FR-4 • RF Laminates • BT Epoxy  • Taconic • Heavy Coppers • Metal Backed  • Aramid • Polyimide • Other Materials  Visit our website to search our online inventory  database or download a PDF copy of our  inventory. We serve hobbyists, universities,  R&D Labs, and quick turn and volume industrial  manufacturers. Fotofab Chicago, IL Tel: 773-463-6211 Fax: 773-463-3387 A World Apart in a World of Parts Fotofab Chemical Etching - A leading supplier of mission critical thin metal parts since 1967. Custom-made precision metal parts - chemical etching, metal stamping, RF shielding, or any custom part made out of metal.  • Chemical etching to 0.004 ±0.002 in.  • Laser etching to 0.001 ±0.0002 in.  • RF/EMI Shielding  • Metal Stamping  • Lead Frames  • Request a Free Quote  • Same-Day Rapid Prototyping  • Connector Housings  • Design Guidelines  • Apertures  • Filter Screens We are pleased to send you some sample parts, design guide and more information regarding our quality custom parts, short lead-times and low cost services. Please contact us for more information. Fotofab parts are as RoHS compliant as the specs you provide to us. Nexlogic Technologies 408-436-8150 / San Jose, CA PCB design, fabrication, assembly, comprehensive data integration tools for the PCB design and manufacturing industry. OnBoardCircuits 602-595-6140 / Scottsdale, AZ Quick-turn prototype and ramp-to-volume production boards to full-scale production printed circuit boards, every phase is monitored and managed by highly qualified professionals. Online Electronics 800-499-9905 /  Elk Grove Village, IL PCBs, quick turnaround, best available prices from local and offshore locations. Otter Computer, Inc 408-735-7358 / Santa Clara, CA PCB total solution services from schematic design through layout, fabrication, and assembly. Overnite Protos 800-499-9905 / Elk Grove Village, IL Quick turn PCBs, specializing in overnight turnaround prototype and production. Pad2Pad.com 201-447-9120 / Midland Park, NJ Low-cost, rapid turn-around PCB fabrication service. Free downloadable layout software. Live, online support available. PCBexpress 503-829-9108x337 / Mulino, OR High quality prototype PCBs shipped worldwide! Most popular pre-set drill sizes - PCB drill hole sizes. Easy online order process. Outstanding customer service Over 30yrs PCB experience you can trust! PCB Fab Express 408-857-0039 / Sunnyvale, CA 5-day turn on 5 pieces, online quotes PCB Pool 877-390-8541 / Boston, MA & San Jose, CA Free layout software, easy online ordering. Whether you order 2 prototype PCBs or 1000, the set-up costs are always the same! Polyflon 203-840-7555 / Norwalk, CT Microwave substrates, circuit fabrication, capacitors, electroplated PTFE, plastics fabrication. Power Design Services 408-437-1931 / San Jose, CA Design, fabrication & assembly. Standard FR4, flex, and rigid-flex RF / microwave / high speed, hybrids. Quickturn in 24 hours, standard 2 week lead time, complete DFM check, impedance calculation. Precision Technologies 888-228-9440 / Elk Grove Village, IL Special low prices on 3-Day turn-around. New customers get up to $200.00 OFF your first order. Free DFM (Design Rule Check) on every job. Our "1-Day Turn" means "Same day shipping." Boards Shipped ON-TIME guaranteed!. Quick turn production within 3-5days available. PWB America, Inc 714-695-0397 / Anaheim, CA Specializes in PCB Design for all types of boards, quick turn and low pricing, also provide complete DFM and EMI check and resonance analysis at the PCB design stage. San Francisco Circuits 650-655-7202 / San Mateo, CA San Francisco Circuits and our strong network provide a unique one stop solution to all your PCB needs: PCB design to PCB manufacturing & fabrication. MilSpec, flex & rigid flex options. sfcircuits.com SchmartBoard 510-659-1549 / Fremont, CA Pin break-out adapter PCBs for all types of surface mount & CSP packages. QFP, PLCC. BGA, QFN, etc. Screaming Circuits 866-784-5887 / Milwaukie, OR Prototype and low volume PCB and electronic assemblies. Shaai Scanner, LLC 858-254-5751 / San Diego, CA PCB film scanning, CAD conversion, Caming or Gerber editing, reverse engineering, PCB schematic and layout. Sierra Proto Express 800-763-7503 / Sunnyvale, CA ISO-9002 and MilSpec MIL-P-55110 certified high technology printed circuit board manufacturer specializing in quick turn prototypes and medium production. Standard Printed Circuits, Inc 607-674-2741 / Sherburne, NY Standard is a full service provider of 1-12 layer printed circuits, High Frequency products, and High Temperature PCBs. Quick turn capability. Sunstone Circuits 503-829-9108 / Mulino, OR Offers a complete range of printed circuit board capabilities including PCBexpress® - simple, quickturn prototype PCBs up to 6 layers, PCBpro.com® - full-featured and design-checked circuit boards up to 8 layers, PCB123® free, downloadable printed circuit board design software. Ultra CEMS 01305 784738 / Weymouth, Dorset, UK A contract electronics manufacturer focusing on the low to medium volume, high reliability sector. We provide electronic manufacturing services (EMS) to customers requiring PCB assembly, sub-assembly or full turnkey box build.

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