Quality Control

Testing & Quality Assurance

We implement a strict quality control program to guarantee PCB reliability and functionality: • Quick Return (3-5 Days) – Rapid turnaround for urgent projects. • IPC-A-600 – Class 2 – Standard acceptance criteria for general applications. • IPC-6012 – Class 3 – High-reliability testing with extensive documentation for mission-critical applications.

Certifications & Compliance

We adhere to industry-leading certifications to ensure our PCBs meet safety and performance requirements: • UL Certification – Safety compliance. • ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management. • ISO 13485:2016 – Medical device compliance. • IATF 16949:2016 – Automotive industry standards. • IECQ 0800:2017 – International electronic component certification.

Industry-Recognized Standards

IPC-A-600: Ensuring PCB Acceptability
This standard defines acceptable and non-conforming conditions for PCBs, helping manufacturers, assemblers, and customers maintain consistent quality.

• Surface & Internal Conditions – Ensures proper plating, laminate integrity, and hole quality.
• Solder Mask & Conductor Quality – Defines conductor widths, spacing, and mask application.
• Via & Hole Acceptability – Establishes hole integrity and annular ring requirements.
• Defect Prevention – Addresses delamination, contamination, cracks, and foreign material.

Why It Matters:
By setting clear quality standards, IPC-A-600 helps prevent disputes between manufacturers and customers. It ensures that PCBs consistently meet industry reliability requirements, reducing the risk of defects and improving overall product performance.
IPC-6012: High-Performance PCB Standards
This qualification & performance specification ensures that PCBs meet or exceed the required classification for their intended use.

Performance Classes:
• Class 1 – Basic consumer electronics.
• Class 2 – Industrial and commercial devices.
• Class 3 – Aerospace, military, and medical applications.

Key Quality Aspects:
• Material & Construction – Specifies laminate materials, copper thickness, and layer structures.
• Plating & Coating – Defines copper plating thickness, finishes (HASL, ENIG, OSP), and solder mask requirements.
• Electrical Performance – Covers insulation resistance, dielectric properties, and conductivity.
• Structural Integrity & Reliability – Ensures hole wall integrity, solder mask adhesion, and resistance to delamination.
• Testing & Inspection – Includes thermal stress tests, micro-sectioning, and solderability verification.

Why It Matters:
By establishing strict performance and reliability criteria, IPC-6012 helps prevent PCB failures caused by poor material selection or manufacturing defects. It also provides measurable quality benchmarks, ensuring manufacturers and customers are aligned on expected standards for durability and functionality.

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Industry-Recognized Quality Control Standards

IPC-A-600: Ensuring PCB Acceptability

This standard defines acceptable and non-conforming conditions for PCBs, helping manufacturers, assemblers, and customers maintain consistent quality.

  • Surface & internal Conditions - ensures proper plating, laminate integrity, and hole quality
  • Solder Mask & Conductor Quality – Defines conductor widths, spacing, and mask application.
  • Via & Hole Acceptability – Establishes hole integrity and annular ring requirements.
  • Defect Prevention – Addresses delamination, contamination, cracks, and foreign material.
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IPC-6012: High-Performance PCB Standards

This qualification & performance specification ensures that PCBs meet or exceed the required classification for their intended use.

Performance Classes
Class 1
Basic consumer electronics.
Class 2
Industrial and commercial devices.
Class 3
Aerospace, military, and medical applications.
Key Quality Aspects
  • ✓
    Material & Construction
    Specifies laminate materials, copper thickness, and layer structures.
  • ✓
    Plating & Coating
    Defines copper plating thickness, finishes (HASL, ENIG, OSP), and solder mask requirements.
  • ✓
    Electrical Performance
    Covers insulation resistance, dielectric properties, and conductivity.
  • ✓
    Structural Integrity & Reliability
    Ensures hole wall integrity, solder mask adhesion, and resistance to delamination.
  • ✓
    Testing & Inspection
    Includes thermal stress tests, micro-sectioning, and solderability verification.

Get High Quality PCBs You Can Rely On!

Partner with Microchip USA for industry-compliant, high-performance PCBs that meet your exact specifications. Contact us today to discuss your project needs and experience precision manufacturing at its best!

Contact Us!