Assembly House
In the electronics industry, an assembly house, also known as a PCB assembly (PCBA) house or contract manufacturer (CM), is a company that specializes in the assembly of printed circuit boards. They offer a range of services, typically including:
- Component Procurement: Assembly houses can source electronic components based on the customer's bill of materials (BOM).
- PCB Assembly: They handle the entire printed circuit board assembly process, from component placement and soldering to inspection and testing. This can involve various assembly techniques for through-hole and surface mount components.
- Programming and Testing: Some assembly houses offer additional services like pre-programming flash memory or performing functional testing of the assembled boards.
Benefits of Using an Assembly House:
- Expertise: Assembly houses have the expertise and equipment necessary for efficient, high-quality PCB assembly.
- Scalability: They can handle production volumes ranging from prototypes to large-scale manufacturing runs.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Utilizing an assembly house can be more cost-effective than setting up an in-house assembly line, especially for low- to medium-volume production.
Categories: PCBA Manufacturing