PCB & PCBA Manufacturing FAQ

Established in 2007, Cirket Electronics (CKTems) is a professional PCB and PCBA manufacturer based in Shenzhen, China. We specialize in PCB fabrication, PCBA manufacturing, and turnkey electronic manufacturing services (EMS).

With integrated manufacturing capabilities and engineering expertise, we support customers worldwide with reliable, cost-effective electronic manufacturing solutions.

We provide comprehensive PCB and PCBA manufacturing services, including PCB fabrication, electronic component sourcing, SMT assembly, DIP assembly, manual soldering, functional testing, mechanical assembly, and final packaging.

Our turnkey manufacturing solutions help customers simplify their supply chains and manage the entire production process through a single manufacturing partner.

Our manufacturing facility is located in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, one of the world’s leading electronics manufacturing hubs.

Our location provides access to a mature electronics supply chain, enabling efficient component sourcing, responsive engineering support, and competitive manufacturing costs.

Yes. Cirket supports projects ranging from prototype development and small-batch production to volume manufacturing.

We work with customers at different stages of product development, helping them transition from initial prototypes to stable, repeatable production.

Cirket combines more than 18 years of manufacturing experience, integrated production capabilities, and dedicated engineering support.

Our SMT, DIP, manual soldering, and mechanical assembly processes are coordinated within our manufacturing facility, helping improve production efficiency and simplify supply chain management.

We focus on responsive communication, consistent quality, competitive costs, and dependable lead times.

Yes. We provide both bare PCB fabrication and PCB assembly services.

Customers can order bare PCBs, assembled circuit boards, or complete electronic products according to their project requirements. Our integrated services help reduce supplier coordination and simplify production management.

Yes. Our turnkey PCBA services cover PCB fabrication, component sourcing, SMT assembly, DIP assembly, manual soldering, functional testing, mechanical assembly, and final packaging.

We coordinate the manufacturing process from material procurement to finished product delivery, providing customers with a single point of contact.

Yes. Our dedicated R&D team of 10 engineers provides engineering support and ODM services.

Our capabilities include PCB design support, mechanical and structural design, and software development. We help customers evaluate product concepts, improve manufacturability, and develop practical electronic manufacturing solutions.

Our manufacturing capabilities include SMT assembly, DIP assembly, manual soldering, and mechanical assembly.

Our SMT processes incorporate automated solder paste printing, high-speed component placement, reflow soldering, and automated optical inspection (AOI).

We also support precision assembly requirements for fine-pitch and other specialized electronic components.

Yes. We support PCB assembly projects involving BGA, QFN, fine-pitch, and other precision components.

Depending on the product requirements, we apply additional process controls, including pre-assembly baking for moisture-sensitive components and X-ray inspection for BGA and QFN assemblies.

Our engineering team reviews the assembly requirements to determine appropriate manufacturing and inspection procedures.

Quality control is integrated throughout our manufacturing process.

Our quality procedures may include incoming material inspection, solder paste inspection, AOI, X-ray inspection, functional testing, and final inspection, depending on the product and inspection plan.

These measures help identify manufacturing defects early and support consistent product quality.

Yes. We provide functional testing based on customer-provided test procedures, product specifications, and project requirements.

Our testing services help verify that assembled circuit boards meet the required electrical and functional performance criteria before shipment.

Yes. We provide electronic component sourcing as part of our turnkey PCBA manufacturing services.

Our procurement team sources components according to your BOM, approved manufacturers, and project requirements. We coordinate component procurement with production planning to help improve manufacturing efficiency.

We source electronic components through established suppliers and authorized distribution channels where available.

Incoming components are inspected according to our quality procedures. We can also discuss component traceability, supplier documentation, and additional inspection requirements based on your project needs.

Yes. We can manufacture and assemble PCBs according to applicable IPC standards and customer-defined quality requirements.

The specific IPC standard, acceptance criteria, and inspection requirements should be confirmed during the quotation and engineering review process.

For PCB fabrication, we typically need:

• Gerber files or other manufacturing data
• PCB dimensions, layer count, and material requirements
• Copper thickness and surface finish
• Required quantity and delivery schedule

For PCBA projects, we also need:

• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Assembly drawings and placement files
• Component sourcing requirements
• Functional testing and inspection specifications

Our engineering and sales teams review the information to prepare an accurate quotation.

Manufacturing lead time depends on PCB complexity, component availability, order quantity, and testing requirements.

Prototype and small-batch orders generally have shorter production cycles than mass production orders.

After reviewing your project specifications and BOM, our team will confirm the estimated lead time and delivery schedule.

Our engineering and procurement teams can help identify practical cost-saving opportunities through design optimization, component selection, PCB panelization, and production planning.

By combining PCB fabrication, component sourcing, assembly, and testing services, we help customers reduce supplier coordination and improve overall manufacturing efficiency.

Yes. We support international shipping to customers in Europe, the United States, and other global markets.

Shipping methods, packaging requirements, delivery schedules, and trade terms can be discussed according to your order quantity and destination.

Getting started is simple. Send us your project requirements, Gerber files, BOM, estimated order quantity, and any special manufacturing or testing requirements.

Our team will review your documentation, provide a quotation, and confirm the manufacturing schedule.

Once the specifications and order details are approved, we can proceed with production.