BokTech

PCB Buying Guides

Practical guides for choosing a PCB manufacturer - for hardware startups, alternatives to large instant-quote marketplaces, and low-volume assembly in China. Each one lays out the selection criteria and shows where BokTech's real capabilities fit.

Min Quantity1 board

PCB Layers1 - 32 / multiple

AssemblySMT & through-hole

FulfillmentKickstarter ready

§ 01 · For Startups

Best PCB Manufacturer for Startups

What hardware startups should weigh: low order minimums, free DFM review, rapid prototyping, and crowdfunding fulfillment - and why a partner factory beats a file-to-board queue for early-stage hardware.

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For Startups PCB Manufacturer for Startups — § 01 · For Startups

§ 02 · Marketplace Alternative

Alternatives to Large PCB Marketplaces

An honest comparison of the high-volume instant-quote model versus an engineering-partner factory - when each fits, and what to check before you pick a PCBWay or JLCPCB alternative.

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Alternative to Large PCB Marketplaces — § 02 · Marketplace Alternative

§ 03 · Low-Volume in China

Low-Volume PCB Assembly in China

How to choose a Chinese small-batch assembly partner: consigned/turnkey/hybrid material models, fine-pitch SMT and through-hole, AOI and X-ray, and same-line scale from 1 board to 100K units.

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Low-Volume PCB Assembly in China — § 03 · Low-Volume in China

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is your minimum order quantity?

From a single board. We run low-volume and small-batch assembly with no minimum that forces you to over-order - start with a prototype and scale to 100K units on the same line.

How do I get a quote?

Upload your Gerber and BOM through our online quote tool for an instant estimate, or contact our engineering team for a tailored review. Consigned, turnkey and hybrid material models are all supported.

What PCB materials and technologies do you support?

FR-4, Aluminum (metal core / MCPCB), Flexible and rigid-flex, HDI with microvias and blind/buried vias, and Rogers / PTFE high-frequency laminates - from 1 to 32 layers.

What assembly capabilities do you have?

Machine SMT and through-hole assembly, fine-pitch down to 0.35mm micro BGA and AQFN, RoHS-compliant, with AOI and X-ray inspection on fine-pitch joints.

Do you test every board?

Yes. Every panel is 100% E-tested before shipment, with AOI and X-ray on critical joints and functional testing available on request.

What are your lead times?

We offer fast turnaround from our Shenzhen factory. A prototype can move straight to volume on the same engineering team and line, with first-article verification before scale.

Which shipping methods do you use for global delivery?

We ship worldwide via DHL, FedEx and UPS, with typical transit of 3-6 business days, and by Registered Post for 8-20 business days. Orders are picked, packed and dispatched the same day they are ready.