FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions – Leader Global Electronics 

Q1: What is your Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)?
A1: We support low-volume PCB assembly and prototyping with a minimum of 1 piece, perfect for startups and product development.

Q2: What is your lead time for prototypes and mass production?
A2: Prototype PCB assembly lead time is typically 5–7 days. Mass production takes 2–4 weeks, depending on BOM availability and order quantity.

Q3: What files are required for a quotation?
A3: Please provide Gerber files, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Placement/Coordinate files. 

Q4: Do you offer Turnkey PCB Assembly services?
A4: Yes, we offer full Turnkey EMS (PCB fabrication, component sourcing, assembly, testing) as well as Consigned material options.

Q5: Can you replace obsolete components or redesign circuits?
A5: Yes, our engineering team provides component replacement, circuit redesign, and PCB layout optimization.

Q6: What are your payment terms?
A6: Standard terms are T/T (bank transfer). Flexible arrangements are available for first-time and long-term customers.

Q7: Do you ship internationally?
A7: Yes, we arrange global shipping via DHL, FedEx, UPS, air freight, or sea freight.

Q8: Do you provide OEM/ODM design services?
A8: Yes, we offer OEM manufacturing and ODM design services, from circuit design and PCB layout to prototyping and mass production.

Q9: What PCB materials and layer counts do you support?
A9: Our suppliers offer single, double, and multilayer PCBs (up to 16 layers) using FR4, Rogers, aluminum, high-frequency, FPC, and rigid-flex materials.

Q10: Can you handle fine-pitch and special package components?
A10: Yes, our SMT lines place components as small as 01005 and handle BGA, QFN, LGA, and CSP packages.

Q11: Do you provide functional testing and programming?
A11: Yes, we offer Functional Testing (FCT), In-Circuit Testing (ICT), and firmware programming/burning.

Q12: Can you provide quality inspection reports?
A12: Yes, including AOI reports, X-Ray inspection reports, functional testing results, and RoHS/REACH compliance certificates.

Q13: Do you offer urgent or expedited production?
A13: Yes, rush PCB assembly is available, with prototypes ready in as fast as 24 hours (material availability dependent).

Q14: Do you sign NDAs for confidentiality?
A14: Yes, we sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) to protect your designs and data.

Q15: Can you handle full material sourcing?
A15: Yes, our global supply chain sources all components, ensuring quality assurance and on-time delivery.

Q16: Can you provide samples before mass production?
A16: Yes, we can produce sample runs for your approval before scaling to mass production.

Q17: What quality standards do you follow?
A17: We comply with IPC-A-610 and IPC-7711/7721, and hold ISO9001, ISO13485, and ISO14001 certifications.

Q18: Do you offer BOM cost optimization?
A18: Yes, we evaluate your BOM for cost reduction opportunities without compromising performance.

Q19: What ESD protection measures do you have?
A19: Our production areas are fully ESD-protected, with anti-static clothing, footwear, wrist straps, and regular testing.

Q20: Do you offer warehousing and partial shipments?
A20: Yes, we can store finished or semi-finished goods and arrange split deliveries.

Q21: Can you handle high-frequency and high-speed PCBs?
A21: Yes, our suppliers support RF PCBs and high-speed signal boards, with impedance control and signal integrity analysis.

Q22: Do you provide custom test fixtures?
A22: Yes, we design and manufacture ICT/FCT test fixtures tailored to your product.