What is PCB Assembly?

Printed Circuit Board Assembly is the process of soldering electronic components onto boards. They can be installed either using surface mount technology (SMT) or through-hole technology. You can use both also.

How do you assemble a PCB?

We can mechanically connect varied electronic components by using different conductive pathways, traces, and tracks. It also includes different components to be etched from laminated copper sheets and then put onto a non-conductive substrate. Finally, the component leads are attached to the PCB layout with soft metal soldering.

Why is PCB Assembly service so important?

With the growth in the manufacture of electronic devices like laptops, gaming consoles, mobile phones, televisions, etc. it has become inevitable to have a PCB assembly without which these devices cannot operate. One needs efficient and precise PCB assembly services for their electronics.

Why should I choose Mer-Mar Electronics for Printed Circuit Board Assembly Services?

We are one of the leading PCBA electronics companies in the USA offering our customers a full range of assembly services. We focus primarily on the fabrication and assembly services of PCB prototypes. Mer-mar electronics has expertise in the assembly of high-density and high-mix printed circuit board assembling. So, whether you need a low-mix assembly or a high-mix one, low volume prototyping, high-density products, you can rely on us.

Do you assemble boards fabricated by another board vendor?

Yes. Provided they maintain high-quality standards. We do not make any compromise on the quality. So, if the vendor has good quality assemble boards, then we can take it up.

What is your standard specification for PCB Assembly?

Our standard printed circuit board assemblies are of the following specifications – FR4, 1oz copper weight, white silkscreen, 1.6mm thickness, lead-free (if required), green solder mask.

Do you have any lower limit on PCB Assembly?

There are no minimum order quantity requirements and we can assemble even on a single board if you require.

How do you reduce the cost of printed circuit board assembly?

We focus on the prototype or layout to reduce the additional cost you may encounter in the later stages. The PCB assembly price costs can also be reduced by taking care of the following elements like raw material, board thickness, copper thickness, min hole size, total hole quantity, layer counts, etc. You can see how you can optimize these to reduce the overall costs.

Can you provide partial turnkey PCB assembly?

Of course. We do partial PCB assembly for both consigned/ kitted orders and for turnkey.

What do you do with the unused parts?

We return all the unused parts to the customer itself whether consigned or turnkey.

Do you have any specific requirements for BGA components?

The component footprint must adhere to the manufacture’s recommendations especially the pad size and mask clearance.

What does your estimated price for printed circuit board assembly?

When you come to us for a PCB assembly quote, we provide you the pricing details of PCB assembly that include solder stencil, tooling, and assembly labor for loading the components. It also includes component pricing.

What if I see problems or issues in the provided printed circuit board assemblies?

You can contact us when you see any issues on your loaded boards. We will dig into the issues, find the root causes, evaluate them, and repair them as required.

What PCB assembly standards do you follow?

We have been certified to ISO 9001:2015, AS9100 rev D Certified, RoHS, ITAR, and also compliant with the US Department of Commerce’s Export Administration.

Will you sign the NDA?

Yes. We do have a non-disclosure agreement with our customers to protect their interests.

How do you ensure the quality of your PCB assembly services? What can I do if I am not satisfied with your PCB?

We deploy qualified technicians to work on your PCB who adhere to the highest standards and conform to the customer specifications. We make sure from the start to meet all the industry standards. With consistent product quality and timely upgrades, our rejection rate for assembly defects has been below 0.7%. However, if you are not satisfied with our services, you can let us know anytime. We will review your request and address the issues.

How much cost do you charge for a custom PCB assembly?

The cost varies depending on the size of your PCB. One board differs from the other and so does the cost. Our team would help you arrive at the best possible solution specific to your needs. Size, number of layers, board laminate type, and number of boards required have an impact on the cost.

How can I get a quick PCB Assembly Quote?

To inquiry about printed circuit board assembly, fill up the PCB assembly quote form with required details and submit it. We will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also send your PCB assembly requirements via email at sales@mermarinc.com or call us at (760) 244-6149.

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Leading the way for over 40 years

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Mer-Mar Electronics is a renowned PCB assembly company with over 40 illustrious years of experience in supplying high-quality printed circuit board assembly & electronic assemblies to numerous electronic OEMs that are prominent throughout the USA. Our printed circuit board assembly service is California’s leading one-stop solution for PCB assembly under one roof with quick lead time and no minimum order quantity requirements. We have wide expertise in complex, double-sided, surface mount PCB assemblies starting with the acquisition of the components till the testing of the end product.

With a team of highly-qualified and experienced personnel, we deliver high-end technology PCB assembly to our esteemed customers. One of the noteworthy aspects of our collaboration is that we offer custom printed circuit board assembly to our clients whether it is a quick-turn prototype, medium-run, or a large production PCB Assembly. We have wider PCB assembly capabilities that span across PCB fabrication, printed circuit board assembly, SMT, testing, and faster shipments.

Mer-Mar Electronics has become the go-to solution for all kinds of PCB Assembly services and highly appreciated by various industry leaders for quick turnaround time, error-free, and consistent quality for small to large volume printed circuit board assembly in the USA. Don’t fret over the procurement process, dealing with multiple component vendors, and many more in the process. Leave it to our experts who get everything assembled straight on your platter!

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Industry Best Printed Circuit Board Assembly

Superior Quality – From visual inspection to X-ray inspection, we take every measure to maintain the quality of PCB assembly. We follow a rigorous testing process to keep printed circuit board assembly defect-free and fully functional without any issues.

Turnkey Assemblies – With over 4 decades of experience in PCB assembly services, we provide fast and reliable turnkey PCB assemblies. We ensure consistent results while dealing with several suppliers by making the entire PCB assembly process smooth and seamless.

Smart Production – We are quality-focused PCB Manufacturers who continually try to serve customers better. We have the capabilities to assemble components like BGA, PLCC, QFB, QFN, UBGA, and POP specific to clients.

Certified Experts – We have highly experienced and tremendously qualified engineers and technicians who are IPC certified. We focus on continual education and training to raise the bar of our PCB assembly services.

PCB Assembly Services

Mer-Mar offers a multitude of PCB Assembly services that range from components’ procurement, fabrication, assembly, testing, and delivering the best quality end products to our customers. We have a team of professional engineers and technicians who will closely collaborate with you to ensure superior quality products are delivered in the quickest time possible.

Through the fulfilment of several orders on a frequent basis, we’ve established ourselves as the leading supplier of PCB Assembly. To know more about our PCB assembly services, just hop in!

Prototype PCB Assembly

Prototype PCB Assembly services are meant to detect any functional and operational errors at the inception stage itself. We test the pre-production quality and check the design early on to save time and cost overruns in the long run. We believe that this is the ideal way before going into mass production. Many companies agree with us and come to us for prototype PCB assembly services before the final production run.

Box Build PCB Assembly

Our specialized Box build PCB Assembly services involve fabrication of enclosures, installation of cables or wire harnesses, and installation of components and sub-assemblies. We offer end-to-end services starting from Product Assembly, System Level Assembly, Complete Product Testing & Inspection, Packing to Shipping. We closely collaborate with our clients for maintaining product quality and flawless end-result.

Turnkey PCB Assembly

We serve many customers across the USA with both partial turnkey and full turnkey PCBA services. We are happy to help our clients right from project inception as well as jump in to complete the project through our turnkey PCB services. Even if you are unsure of how to go about it, our procurement specialists would be happy to guide you. Our experts do everything right from preparation of PCBs, procurement of raw materials & components, quality testing & inspection, and final assembly ready for dispatch.

Cable Harness PCB Assembly

Whether you need a flat ribbon cable or wire harnesses or discrete wire assemblies, we guarantee you all assemblies that are custom-built for you. We are specialized in assembling simple to complex wire cables and wiring harness assembly services. We offer full-service & customized Cable and Wire Harness Assembly services for automotive systems, computers, electronics, HVAC controls, and more to transmit signals or electric powers.

Lead Free PCB Assembly

We produce high-quality lead-free PCBs using certain toxic-free components and board finishes. We are steadfast in our commitment to provide lead-free PCB assembly services and ensure that every printed circuit board is compliant with lead-free and ROHS PCB assembly standards. Our lead-free PCB Assembly services are much appreciated by clients who have environmental concerns and committed to building a sustainable business.

Quick Turn PCB Assembly

We has gained unparalleled technical expertise, unmatched engineering services, and state-of-the-art equipment for providing quick turn PCB assembly at the fastest turnaround times without sacrificing quality. We have well-rounded quick turn PCB manufacturers who are committed to providing superior quality PCBs irrespective of the board volumes.

Surface Mount PCB Assembly

We work with both manual and automatic SMT assembly processes to perform single-sided, double-sided, and multilayer PCB component placement. We have capabilities to assemble BGA, QFN, SOIC, PLCC, QFB, UBGA/DSBGA, and POP based on the clients’ requirements. Our qualified and skilled personnel are committed to providing accurate and consistent components’ placement on the PCB surface.

Through Hole PCB Assembly

We build durable and shock-resistant products with Through Hole mounting Technology by building stronger bonds between the circuit board and its components. We’ve invested in cutting-edge and most advanced soldering and assembly tools for better serving our diverse clientele. We are fully qualified to hand both semi-automated or fully automated through-hole PCB assembly services.

Low Volume PCB Assembly

We specialize in low volume PCB assembly with customized features. We provide complete turn-key small batch PCB assembly wherein we take care of the entire PCB assembly – fabrication, component mounting, assembly, testing, and delivery. With our skilled engineers and dedicated workforce, we are well-equipped for small batch PCB assembly that can be delivered in the shortest lead time.

High Volume PCB Assembly

We has been leading the way for more than 4 decades for high volume PCB assembly. High volume PCBA refers to circuit board assembly projects or requirements in 10,000 pieces or above. As your needs increase and look for something in higher volumes, look nowhere; Mer-Mar Electronics is your go-to place for reliable large volume PCB assembly services. Irrespective of the assembly volume required, we help you get them on time and boost their performance in the industry.

Multilayer PCB Assembly

Build modern and complex electronic devices with our Multilayer PCB Assembly services. We leverage the light-weight and high-quality layered architecture of Multilayer PCB and cater our services to all kinds of devices – smartphones, tablets, laptops, medical devices, military equipment, and wearable devices. We have the capability to handle small, medium, & large production runs and are committed to the highest quality and performance standards.

BGA PCB Assembly

We are a one-stop solution for varied BGA PCB assembly services like BGA component removal, BGA replacement, reflow soldering, site preparation, solder paste application, BGA rework & reballing services, circuit pattern design changes at BGA sites, repair of lifted/missing BGA pads, repair of solder mask at the BGA sites. We have extensive experience and knowledge in mounting high-performance devices using Ball Grid Array.

PCB Assembly Rework

We are a leading electronics manufacturing company with over 4 decades of solid experience in assembling printed circuit boards and PCB assembly rework and repair service through cutting-edge tools and technologies. We ensure effective resoldering or desoldering of certain surface-mounted components on the printed circuit boards. With the increase in lead-free requirements, the PCB repair process has become even more complex but we have trained personnel to work on lead-free assembly, rework, and inspection.

Mastering Mixed PCB Assembly

We render perfect Mastering Mix PCB services for the applications that require the combination of both surface mount technology and through-hole technologies. For mastering mixed PCB assembly processing, we use design for manufacturability (DFM) progressively. Our strategy lies in focusing on the layout stages to optimize the process upfront and reduce any overheads early on.

Consignment PCB Assembly

We provide fully-consigned PCB assembly and partially consigned PCB assembly services to customers across the country. We offer both fully consigned and partial consigned PCB services at highly competitive costs. We also provide a certain degree of customer flexibility in the PCB prototyping and assembly process. Our consignment PCB assembly services are guaranteed to deliver circuit boards of top-quality as we deploy advanced testing techniques.

Printed Circuit Board Assembly Capabilities

	Printed Circuit Board Assembly Supported Capabilities
Lead time	Assembly time range from 24 hours to few weeks for standard deliveries
Parts Source	Full Turnkey, Partial Turnkey, and Consigned/kitted
Assembly Option	Surface Mount (SMT), Thru-Hole (THT), and Mixed Technology
Solder Types	Leaded and lead-free (RoHS Compliant)
Stencils	Laser-cut stainless steel stencils
Minimum Order	No Minimum Order.
Component Size	Smallest Components, BGA, Micro BGA, and Fine Pitch Parts Assembly
Component Package	Reels, Tube and tray, Cut tape, loose parts, and bulk
Shape	Rectangular, Circular, Slots and cut-outs, and any Odd Shapes as per requirements
Board Dimensions	Small, medium, large
Board Type	Flex and rigid-flex boards
Design File Format	Gerber RS-274X, BOM (Bill of Materials) (.xls,.csv,.xlsx), Centroid (Pick-N-Place/XY file)
Sales and Support	Emails, Phone calls, Online Quote Request
Testing	Flying Probe testing, ICT Testing, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), Functional Testing, X-ray Inspection
Oven Profile	Standard and custom
Other	Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Assembly, PCB Testing and Programming

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PCB Assembly Technologies

There are three methods to construct a printed circuit board assembly.

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) – SMT is the process of mounting the electrical components directly on the PCB surface. Leads are soldered on PCB surface directly instead of using hole mounting. We are known for our accuracy and follow the right SMT techniques to yield best-in-class SMT PCB assembly for electronic devices of all sizes. SMT is beneficial where there is limited space.
Through Hole Technique – We provide end-to-end Through-hole assembly services from prototype stage to production. We adhere to international standards and our services comprise both manual techniques for handling complex assemblies and automated techniques for small-volume production. THT provides strength to the components using the state-of-art wave soldering method.
SMT and THT Assembly capabilities include –
- Full Through-hole Assembly Line
- Low to High Volume Production Assembly
- ESD Controlled Area
- Single and Double-sided Assembly
Mixed Technology – We render mixed assembly services with Surface Mount Technology (SMT) performed first followed by Through-Hole-Technique (THT). We ease the process in mixed assembly technology by selecting the optimal blend of layout and raw materials.

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PCB Assembly Testing Capabilities

Mer-Mar Electronics is one of the reputed organizations offering high-quality PCB Assembly Services for over 4 decades. We maintain product quality consistency and conduct regular upgrades to stay current on the latest tools and machinery. Our customer retention rate is high and the in-warranty rejection rate for any sort of assembly defects has been below 0.7%.

Besides, we also have a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant that is approved as a secure layout facility cleared for carrying out Government contracts.

Full-Range Testing Capabilities – We perform a series of extensive tests and inspection processes on our builds to ensure the highest quality standards.

Flying Probe Testing – We use it for low-volume and prototype circuit boards due to its ease of use in programming to validate line setup without additional cost and time. Our qualified testing team provides you high-fault coverage benefits in a quick turnaround time.
ICT Testing – We use it on mature products for detecting parametric failures, design-related faults, and component failures. ICT Testing takes lesser time to perform when compared to Flying Probe Testing.
Functional Testing – We perform this at the last stage of manufacturing on the finished products before they are shipped. We validate the PCB behavior, its functionality, features to keep it defect-free.

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Certifications

ISO 9001:2015, AS9100 rev D Certified PCB Assembly Company for comprehensive quality through audits
IPC Trained employees who adhere to IPC-A-610 standards
Triple process inspection – Visual Inspection, General Electrical Inspection, and General Technological Inspection to maintain high-quality
Compliant with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
RoHS (Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances) for lead-free PCB Assembles
Registered with the US State Department as ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliant manufacturer

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Become Industry Leaders With our Multi-sector End-to-End PCBA Services

Mer-Mar Electronics has over 4 decades of experience in providing PCB assembly for high-reliability applications in various industry verticals. All the applications are carefully manufactured with certified workmanship, reliable testing, and specialized support. We assure end-to-end PCB Assembly services to numerous industries. Since these industries are so diverse that they do not common solutions, we also provide custom PCB services focusing on their requirements and specifications.

Aerospace
Medical/Dental
Commercial
Military Applications
Telecommunications
Renewable Energy
Kiosk
Guitar Pedalboard

Printed Circuit Board Assembly FAQs

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If you have any queries regarding printed circuit board assembly, custom PCB assembly, industrial PCB assembly, PCB assembly services or need an urgent assistance, then please don’t hesitate to contact our team of skilled personnel. Send us an email with your queries at sales@mermarinc.com or call us at (760) 244-6149. We are looking forward to hearing from you.