# \#pcba **URL:** https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/tag/pcba/82.md [Latest](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/tags.md) --- ## [OPEN DISCUSSION: What are your favorite strategies for reducing PCB assembly costs?](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/open-discussion-what-are-your-favorite-strategies-for-reducing-pcb-assembly-costs/3112)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/open-discussion-what-are-your-favorite-strategies-for-reducing-pcb-assembly-costs/3112 "2025-04-22T18:05:08Z")
From smart component selection to panelization tricks and DFA best practices, there are plenty of ways to cut costs without compromising quality. Let’s share ideas! What methods have worked best for you to keep assembl… --- ## [Ask Me Anything about PCBA Processes](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-about-pcba-processes/3025)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 12:40pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-about-pcba-processes/3025 "2025-03-30T12:40:51Z")
Join our next Ask Me Anything about PCBA processes where you can ask us questions on: DFA Components Quality and testing And much more! Post questions before: April 2nd Please, note that this is not a live event. We… --- ## [CAPTION THIS: Robotic precision in assembly?](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/caption-this-robotic-precision-in-assembly/2881)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/caption-this-robotic-precision-in-assembly/2881 "2025-02-04T18:16:29Z")
poll --- ## [Watch our X-ray system for SMT inspection](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/watch-our-x-ray-system-for-smt-inspection/1209)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/watch-our-x-ray-system-for-smt-inspection/1209 "2024-03-13T17:32:41Z")
Our standalone X-ray system for SMT electronics is indispensable for PCBs populated with BGAs or QFNs, offering crystal clear X-ray images to ensure perfect analysis and quality assurance, giving your PCB an overall adva… --- ## [DFA Essentials a PCB Designer Should Know](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/dfa-essentials-a-pcb-designer-should-know/822)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 1:44pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/dfa-essentials-a-pcb-designer-should-know/822 "2024-01-25T13:44:24Z")
Agenda: Common design for assembly mistakes Best practices for a flawless design file Component placement strategies Thermal management considerations DFA tips for solder mask and silkscreen DFA rules for comprehensive… --- ## [6 Design Mistakes That Lead to PCB Assembly Errors](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/6-design-mistakes-that-lead-to-pcb-assembly-errors/884)
**Author:** [@PoulomiG](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/PoulomiG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 12:08am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/6-design-mistakes-that-lead-to-pcb-assembly-errors/884 "2024-01-17T00:08:07Z")
Originally published at: https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/design-mistakes-that-lead-to-pcb-assembly-errors/ Ensuring a smooth assembly process requires meticulous planning during the design phase. To achieve this, i… --- ## [DFA TIP: Pay attention to part-to-part spacing](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/dfa-tip-pay-attention-to-part-to-part-spacing/879)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/dfa-tip-pay-attention-to-part-to-part-spacing/879 "2024-01-16T16:58:37Z")
One of the frequently asked questions posed by designers who are not yet board masters is regarding component-to-component spacing. Placing a component too close to another component can create various issues which may r… --- ## [See how flying probe testing works for PCB assembly](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/see-how-flying-probe-testing-works-for-pcb-assembly/740)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 12:36am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/see-how-flying-probe-testing-works-for-pcb-assembly/740 "2023-12-22T00:36:57Z")
--- ## [The BOM Checker tool helps get all the required assessments of a BOM for assembly](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/the-bom-checker-tool-helps-get-all-the-required-assessments-of-a-bom-for-assembly/279)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 5:50pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/the-bom-checker-tool-helps-get-all-the-required-assessments-of-a-bom-for-assembly/279 "2023-10-30T17:50:37Z")
With the BOM Checker, there is no need to check various software and websites to get hold of the required information. This tool points out all the errors associated with the uploaded BOM and helps get a cost estimate fo…