PCB Quality Control

Comprehensive inspection and testing processes including AOI, X-ray, flying probe, impedance control, and final electrical verification.

Flowchart detailing the comprehensive PCB manufacturing process from material cutting and imaging to final inspection and packaging for quality circuit boards.
Parameter2022 Sample2022 Mass Production2023 Sample2023 Mass Production
Layer Count40L32L50L36L
Finished Board Thickness0.2-12.0mm0.4-6.0mm0.2-15.0mm0.3-7.0mm
Thickness Tolerance±8%±10%±8%±8%
Min Trace/Space2mil/2mil3mil/3mil1.5mil/1.5mil2mil/2mil
Min Hole-to-Trace Clearance5mil6mil5mil5mil
Copper Weight1-10oz1-6oz1-12oz1/3-8oz
Layer Registration Accuracy1mil1mil0.8mil1mil
Min Through Hole Diameter0.1mm0.15mm0.075mm0.10mm
Min Blind/Buried Via Diameter0.075mm0.075mm0.05mm0.075mm
Max Aspect Ratio30:125:135:130:1
Etching Tolerance±10%/±1mil±10%/±1mil±10%/±0.8mil±10%/±1mil
Min Solder Bridge3mil4mil2mil3mil
Impedance Control Tolerance±5%±8%±5%±7%
HDI Level7th Order3rd Order9th Order5th Order
Surface FinishENIG, Hard Gold, Immersion Tin, Immersion Silver, OSP, CarbonENIG, Hard Gold, Immersion Tin, Immersion Silver, OSP, CarbonENIG, Hard Gold, Immersion Tin, Immersion Silver, OSP, CarbonENIG, Hard Gold, Immersion Tin, Immersion Silver, OSP, Carbon
Material TypesShengyi, Taiwan Union, ITEQ, NanYa, Rogers, Panasonic, Isola (TG135/TG150/TG170, CAF/CTI>600, Halogen Free)Shengyi, Taiwan Union, ITEQ, NanYa, Rogers, Panasonic, Isola (TG135/TG150/TG170, CAF/CTI>600, Halogen Free)Shengyi, Taiwan Union, ITEQ, NanYa, Rogers, Panasonic, Isola (TG135/TG150/TG170, CAF/CTI>600, Halogen Free)Shengyi, Taiwan Union, ITEQ, NanYa, Rogers, Panasonic, Isola (TG135/TG150/TG170, CAF/CTI>600, Halogen Free)
CategoryParameterSampleMass Production
Material TypeMaterial SystemPTFE, Hydrocarbon Resin, Other MaterialsPTFE+Ceramic, PTFE+Glass Fiber+Ceramic, PTFE+Glass Fiber
Layer CapabilityLayer Count24L20L
Layer CapabilityPanel Size850×700mm720×650mm
Profile ToleranceProfile Tolerance±0.05mm±0.10mm
Profile ToleranceSlot ToleranceNormal Slot ±0.08, Routing Slot ±0.10Normal Slot ±0.10, Routing Slot ±0.13
Lamination CapabilityLayer Registration2mil3mil
Lamination CapabilityHybrid LaminationPTFE + Glass Ceramic + FR4PTFE + Glass Ceramic + FR4
Drilling CapabilityMinimum Hole Size0.075mm0.10mm
Drilling CapabilityMinimum Hole Spacing0.20mm0.25mm
Drilling CapabilityHole Diameter Tolerance±0.05mm±0.075mm
Plating CapabilityMaximum Aspect Ratio16:112:1
Plating CapabilityHole Copper UniformityCOV≤5%COV≤7%
Resin Filled ViaResin Filled Via Aspect Ratio12:112:1
Resin Filled ViaVia TypeThrough Hole / Blind ViaThrough Hole / Blind Via
Trace ControlTrace Width Tolerance±0.6mil±1mil
Impedance ControlImpedance Tolerance±5%±8%
Other ParametersWarpage0.50%0.75%
Other ParametersSpecial ProcessPOFV(VIPPO), Sequential Lamination, Local Lamination, Long/Short Gold Finger, Counterbore, Back Drill, Side Metallization, N+N Structure, Edge Plating, Thick Copper, HDIPOFV(VIPPO), Sequential Lamination, Local Lamination, Long/Short Gold Finger, Counterbore, Back Drill, Side Metallization, N+N Structure, Edge Plating, Thick Copper, HDI
High Frequency MaterialsApproved BrandsShengyi, ITEQ, Taiwan Union, Panasonic(M4/M6/M7/M8), Rogers, Taconic, Wangling, Ventec, IsolaShengyi, ITEQ, Taiwan Union, Panasonic(M4/M6/M7/M8), Rogers, Taconic, Wangling, Ventec, Isola
Comprehensive flowchart detailing rigid-flex PCB manufacturing steps, including material processing, drilling, lamination, etching, plating, and final assembly and testing for advanced PCBs.
Parameter2022 Sample2022 Mass Production2023 Sample2023 Mass Production
Layer Count18L12L20L18L
Panel Size400×540mm400×540mm400×540mm400×540mm
Finished Board Thickness0.25-3.2mm0.25-3.2mm0.25-5.0mm0.25-3.2mm
Min Trace/Space2mil/2mil2.5mil/2.5mil1.5mil/1.5mil2mil/2mil
Min Hole-to-Trace Clearance5mil5mil4mil5mil
Copper Weight1/3-2oz1/3-2oz1/3-3oz1/3-2oz
Layer Registration Accuracy1mil1mil0.8mil1mil
Min Through Hole Diameter0.10mm0.15mm0.075mm0.10mm
Min Laser Via Diameter0.05mm0.075mm0.05mm0.05mm
Max Aspect Ratio12:110:116:112:1
Etching Tolerance±10%/±1mil±10%/±1mil±10%/±0.8mil±10%/±1mil
Min Solder Bridge3mil4mil2mil3mil
Impedance Control Tolerance±5%±8%±5%±7%
Surface FinishENIG, Hard Gold, Immersion Tin, Immersion Silver, OSPENIG, Hard Gold, Immersion Tin, Immersion Silver, OSPENIG, Hard Gold, Immersion Tin, Immersion Silver, OSP, CarbonENIG, Hard Gold, Immersion Tin, Immersion Silver, OSP
Supported StructuresSingle-sided Core, Symmetrical Stack-up, Multilayer Stack-up, Gold Finger, Air Gap, Asymmetrical Stack-up, HDI Structure, Build-up Structure, Bookbinder Structure, High-speed DesignSingle-sided Core, Symmetrical Stack-up, Multilayer Stack-up, Gold Finger, Air Gap, Asymmetrical Stack-up, HDI Structure, Build-up Structure, Bookbinder Structure, High-speed DesignSingle-sided Core, Symmetrical Stack-up, Multilayer Stack-up, Gold Finger, Air Gap, Asymmetrical Stack-up, HDI Structure, Build-up Structure, Bookbinder Structure, High-speed DesignSingle-sided Core, Symmetrical Stack-up, Multilayer Stack-up, Gold Finger, Air Gap, Asymmetrical Stack-up, HDI Structure, Build-up Structure, Bookbinder Structure, High-speed Design
Material TypesShengyi, Ventec, Taiwan Union, ITEQ, Panasonic, Rogers, Isola, ArlonShengyi, Ventec, Taiwan Union, ITEQ, Panasonic, Rogers, Isola, ArlonShengyi, Ventec, Taiwan Union, ITEQ, Panasonic, Rogers, Isola, ArlonShengyi, Ventec, Taiwan Union, ITEQ, Panasonic, Rogers, Isola, Arlon
Flexible PCB (FPC) manufacturing process flowchart detailing 17 steps: material cutting, drilling, plating, etching, lamination, testing, finish, packaging.
ParameterSampleMass Production
Layer Count1216
Minimum Dielectric Thickness (μm)12.512.5
Minimum BGA Pitch (μm)150100
Minimum Board Thickness (μm)5050
Maximum Panel Size (mm)610×1200610×1200
Minimum Base Copper Thickness (μm)96
Maximum Base Copper Thickness (μm)3535
Minimum Trace/Space (μm)40/4035/35
Pattern Registration Tolerance (μm)±50±20
Minimum Pattern-to-Edge Clearance (mm)0.100.07
Etching Tolerance (μm)±20±15
Minimum Through Hole Diameter (mm)0.100.075
Minimum Blind Via Diameter (mm)0.050.05
Hole Diameter Tolerance (mm)±0.05±0.05
Impedance Control Tolerance±10%±5%
Outline Tolerance (mm)±0.10±0.05
Surface FinishHASL, ENIG, Immersion Silver, OSP, ENEPIG, Hard GoldHASL, ENIG, Immersion Silver, OSP, ENEPIG, Hard Gold
Stiffener TypeFR4, PI, Stainless SteelFR4, PI, Stainless Steel
Stiffener Registration Tolerance (mm)±0.20±0.10
HDI Capability4-Layer Any-Layer Interconnect6-Layer Any-Layer Interconnect
LCP Material SupportOKOK

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Reliable PCB Quality Control and Inspection

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