Files & Downloads
Prepare the right files. Keep the manufacturing handoff clear.
One consistent file set, with a clear revision.
Include any questions for your project contact.
Find the file guidance you need
Start with the deliverable you are preparing, then use the related guides to check the complete release.
7 guides
PCB Fabrication File Requirements
Prepare Gerber, drill, outline, stackup and fabrication notes for a clear PCB manufacturing handoff.
02PCB Assembly File Requirements
Prepare a consistent BOM, placement file, assembly drawing and production brief for PCB assembly.
03PCB Manufacturing File Formats
Compare Gerber, NC drill, ODB++, IPC-2581, BOM, placement and supporting PCB manufacturing file formats.
04Gerber Export Guide
Export and verify a coherent Gerber, drill and profile package with practical KiCad and Altium guidance.
05BOM Template & Guide
Download a PCB assembly BOM template and learn how to define part numbers, quantities, DNP status and sourcing responsibilities.
06Pick-and-Place File Guide
Prepare PCB assembly placement files with clear units, origin, side, center definition and rotation conventions.
07PCB & PCBA RFQ Checklist
Use the downloadable PCB and PCBA RFQ checklist to prepare fabrication, assembly, sourcing, test and delivery requirements.
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Build one coherent manufacturing package
A quote-ready package and an approved production release are different milestones.
Fabrication
Define board geometry, drilling, construction and acceptance requirements. Use the fabrication checklist to identify missing information.
Assembly
Connect the board revision, approved BOM, positional data and assembly instructions. Review population and sourcing in the assembly file guide.
Release control
Name the configuration, document conventions and resolve conflicting instructions. Use the RFQ checklist to separate prepared information from open questions.
From CAD export to a clear handoff
- 01
Choose the revision and variant
Identify the governing PCB revision, assembly configuration and release purpose before generating files.
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Export and review
Generate the relevant manufacturing outputs, then inspect the actual result in a compatible viewer.
- 03
Reconcile the documents
Compare the specification, BOM, placement and drawings; explain any intentional exceptions.
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Share through the agreed channel
Prepare a manifest, record open decisions and agree an approved method for confidential project data.
Download the preparation files
Download the checklists and templates below without signing in or submitting a form.
Complete template pack
Workbook, blank CSVs, marked examples, RFQ checklist and release worksheets.
ZIP · 23.3 KBPCB & PCBA workbook
Eight sheets: instructions, BOM and placement inputs/examples, RFQ review and batch arithmetic.
XLSX · 19.5 KBBlank BOM template
Header-only UTF-8 CSV. Add released purchasing data; no demonstration parts included.
CSV · 0.1 KBBlank placement template
Numeric millimeter / degree fields. Complete the accompanying coordinate convention notes.
CSV · 0.1 KBRFQ review checklist
22 review items with Pending, Ready and Not applicable status fields.
CSV · 3.1 KBRelease & coordinate manifest
Identify the file revision, stackup and coordinate conventions, and list any details you need help confirming.
TXT · 2.8 KBFrequently asked questions
Where should I start for bare-board fabrication?
Use the fabrication file requirements page, then check the format reference and Gerber export guide. Prepare the construction requirements as well as the machine-readable geometry.
What additional data does assembly need?
Start with the released BOM, placement data and assembly drawings, then add the variant, sourcing, process and test instructions relevant to the job. The assembly guide explains the complete preparation scope.
Do the templates require me to upload confidential files?
No. The template downloads are embedded in these pages and can be saved without submitting an inquiry. The separate online quote form accepts project details and attachments when you send a quote request.
Are the examples ready for purchasing or production?
No. Example files are explicitly marked as illustrative. Use the blank templates for released project data and obtain the required engineering and purchasing approvals.
Do these resources replace project-specific requirements?
No. The agreed manufacturing specification, receiving format requirements and approved release govern the actual order.
Technical references & scope
- [1] Ucamco — Official Gerber format overview
- [8] Siemens — ODB++Design official resources
- [9] IPC-DPMX / IPC-2581 Consortium — Standard overview
Use the checklists and templates on this page to prepare your manufacturing files. Confirm the required formats and approved design revision with your project contact before ordering; export steps may vary by CAD software.
File preparation resources for PCB & PCBA projects.