Check the package as one system
Fabrication data, BOM, coordinates, assembly drawing, variant notes, and firmware references should describe the same released board.
Resolve parts before placement
Unclear manufacturer part numbers, package conflicts, unapproved alternates, and customer-supplied items are identified before assembly planning.
Define how the board will be judged
The customer states the essential behavior and supplies the available firmware, fixture, procedure, or golden reference. PCBLaunch helps turn that into a practical project-specific check.
Record decisions for the next order
Approved substitutions, build findings, rework, and revision changes remain associated with the released package so the next batch starts from a clearer baseline.
What the first file review returns
PCBLaunch checks the files as one released package and responds with a short decision list before treating the job as quote-ready.
- Fabrication: Gerber and drill set, board revision, dimensions, and any stack-up or finish requirement that affects the build.
- Assembly: BOM manufacturer part numbers, quantities, footprints, placement coordinates, orientation, variants, and assembly notes.
- Verification: firmware or programming instructions, available fixture or reference board, and the behavior that the first boards must prove.
The response identifies what is ready, which gaps need customer decisions, and whether the next step is a scoped supplier quote or a prototype check. Price and lead time follow the agreed build scope and sourcing decisions.
Continue with the relevant service
Questions before you send the package
What files are needed to start?
Gerber files and a BOM are enough for a first review. If available, include pick-and-place coordinates, an assembly drawing, revision notes, firmware details, and any test procedure or golden reference.
Can you help source components?
Yes. PCBLaunch can review manufacturer part numbers, identify unclear or unavailable parts, discuss approved alternates, and keep sourcing decisions tied to the released revision.
How is the first PCBA build tested?
The checks follow the board’s intended behavior and the evidence available for the project. We agree the practical test boundary before the build, then record findings, rework, and changes for the next order.