Menu Data Required for Quoting The preferred and/or required data needed to provide various quotes. You are here: Home Contact Us Request a Quote Data Required for Quoting Data Requirements for PCB Design & Manufacturing Quotes Layout Quotes: Items in red are minimum requirements to quote. Items 1-8 are required to start a project. The more information we receive at the quoting stage the more accurate the quote will be. Mechanical Description of Board Drawing or sketch that shows: General size of the board Expected number of layers Board stackup DXF or EMN Restricted areas Board technology (HDI, VIP, etc.) Any compulsory component locations Bill of Materials Excel format preferred, should contain the following: Manufacturer’s Names and Full P/Ns for all parts (needed if quoting library) Industry standard package size identification for all parts. Datasheets – Not required for quote but very helpful. We do request these before starting layout. Preliminary Layout Instructions Details of all layout rules/guidelines to include any special mechanical, placement and routing considerations. Explicit identification of all critical nets to include high speed busses, clocks, high current, and high voltage nets. Schedule Requirements / Due Dates Anticipated start date, project duration, and required completion date. CAD System Requirements and Revision Which Cad system is required? We support Cadence Allegro, Mentor PADS & Expedition, and Altium. If you have no requirement, we will select the system most suitable. Product Requirements & Testing Identify the method of testing the finished product along with any applicable regulatory of manufacturing specifications and any unusual environmental considerations. Testing requirements such as flying probe and/or ICT. Deliverables List any special requirements for the deliverables package. Our standard deliverables package can be viewed at www.freedomcad.com/support/deliverables. Reference FCS document # F-PC00001 Netlist / Schematic The netlist, unpackaged CAD schematic, packaged CAD schematic (netlist that can be imported into CAD system is preferred) or PDF of schematic. A searchable PDF of the schematics along with the native schematic tool files is also preferred but not required. Additional Services Available Upon Request SI Analysis Schematic Capture Thermal Analysis Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Database Translations Manufacturing Quotes Below are the minimum requirements for quoting Fabrication, Assembly, and Parts. Fabrication: Board dimensions, layer count, thickness, material, minimum finished drill size and estimated hole count are required at minimum. A Fabrication drawing containing all of the above information, drill chart, and fabrication notes is preferred. Assembly/Parts: An Assembly drawing showing reference designator locations is required at a minimum for labor only quotes. A BOM in excel format with Mfg. Names and P/Ns is preferred for labor only quotes but is required if quoting the parts/kitting. FTP/Upload Instructions Freedom CAD uses a custom, secure web based tool called ShareFile. To setup an account and upload your data, please request an account. Request an Account Instructions for using the ShareFile system along with your login information will be sent to your email address; usually within one hour of your request during normal business hours. NDA Requirements: Your request may be accompanied by a non-disclosure agreement, or a confidential information transmittal record, if necessary. We can provide a Mutual NDA upon request. Document Number: F-OP00004, Revision: B Featured Resources How to Avoid PCB Design Pitfalls This guide covers the six most common technical mistakes and problems encountered during PCB production and their soulution. The Guide to Insourcing vs Outsourcing PCB Design Engineering Projects This guide offers useful solutions and actionable information you can use in your management role when faced with challenges in key areas. Headquarters Freedom CAD Services 20 Cotton Road, Suite 201 Nashua, NH 03063 Phone: (603) 864-1300 Fax: (603) 864-1301 California Freedom CAD Services 101 S. Kraemer Blvd., Suite 216 Placentia, CA 92870 Phone: (714) 480-7600 Fax: (603) 864-1301 Recent News & Articles From Footprints to Fabrication March 31, 2021 Freedom CAD Services Garners ISO 9001-2015 Re-certification May 11, 2020 Tech Generators to Market Freedom CAD Services April 23, 2020 Sitemap ShareFile FAQs Contact Us © 2003 - 2020 Freedom CAD Services, Inc. | ISO 9001:2015 Certified | ITAR Registered.