Quick-Turn Prototype PCBs Prototype PCB Manufacturing Saturn Electronics Corporation concentrated quick-turn capabilities make us your one-stop shop for prototype bare PC boards. In reducing the critical time-to-market requisitions of the Supply Chain, Saturn employs a disciplined service that pledges to meet your quick-turn prototype needs by delivering the required multilayer boards on time with consistent high-quality and reliability.
SEC Quick-Turn PCB Quick-Facts Guaranteed by Saturn’s 500% guarantee to cover for your costs in the event of an electrical failure Produced in the same lines that are certified for high-reliability, safety, and under-hood applications Manufactured domestically in our Romulus facility Backed by our exceptional customer service from quote-to-delivery Maximum Layer Count: 24+ QUICK-TURN PROTOTYPE CAPACITY SPECIFIC PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO QUICK-TURN We keep 30% of our capacity open strictly for quick-turn production. Once ongoing production exceeds 70% of capacity we embark on capacity expansion program to address bottleneck areas. WELL-DEFINED AND CONTROLLED PROCESSES Saturn is more than just a highly capable fabricator with excellent pricing. It is our capacity for quick-turning prototypes that meet OEM product deadlines that sets us apart. IN-HOUSE PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURING In-House Capabilities for critical processes ensure the fastest turnaround possible. Saturn has invested millions of dollars in the latest equipment to ensure capacity stays tight by staying in control and providing reliable delivery on time. FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION Efficient In-House processes, tightly-calibrated equipment, and dedicated personnel encapsulate Saturn’s First-Article Inspection that yields 90% for prototypes and production. Saturn offers complete PCB first article, prototyping, and volume production. Verifying that the product can manufactured in accordance with the prerequisite specifications, Saturn tests the bare board through its cross-sections to ensure they are in compliance with OEM specifications. PCB PROTOTYPE CAPABILITIES DRILLING CAPABILITIES Saturn boasts one of the most impressive Drill Rooms in the entire Printed Circuit Board industry. As PCB complexity continues to demand prototypes that push technology limits and require faster and better equipment, outdated equipment stifles a bare pcb manufacturer from growing because their PCB Manufacturing Capabilities remain stagnant. VIA-IN-PAD TECHNOLOGY Via-in-pad technology involves merging a through via with an SMT pad (typically BGA pad). Putting Via-in-Pad creates space on the external layers for more routing and avoids potential shorts during assembly. The routing channel width on the internal layers will not change. The process flow for this technology adds a great deal of time and labor to the standard MLB process flow, but achieves results and component footprints that are not possible in the standard process. A bard board prototype featuring a myriad of blind vias will require a meticulous PWB Fabricator with drills of sheer precision. Saturn believes that Investing in cutting-edge technology is tantamount to handling leading-edge PCB prototypes. LASER DRILLING Saturn’s Drill Room features Excellon’s COBRA hybrid laser system, which provides the widest range of applications, high-reliability, and high through-put. With the flexibility to run a high-mix of projects allows Saturn to respond to the complexity of high-end boards requested by customer base by staying ahead of technology limits of PCB Manufacturers who haven’t invested in a laser drill. CUTTING-EDGE PCB MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT All our equipment is new. This is especially important when fabricating prototypes as newer designs push technology limits and mandate faster and better equipment. Consistent quality is an essential ingredient in the manufacturing of PWB Prototypes. That is why we recently purchased an AOI from MANIA that is used to locate opens, shorts, and registration issues for inner layers. REGULARLY-CALIBRATED TESTING EQUIPMENT Saturn is vigorous about keeping its equipment calibrated per OEM specifications in order to maintain proper tolerances. ASPECT RATIO Plating Through Holes (PTH) lines are calibrated to plate 10:1 aspect ratio as a standard. QUALITY AND CERTIFICATIONS SATURN CERTIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL CASES Saturn certified for Heavy Copper PCB by the UL FLYING PROBE AND BED-OF-NAILS TESTING Saturn recently added the Acceller8 Tester to its Quality and Reliability Department. Combining an Electrical Test Scanner with Loc8/Ultim8 increases the flying probe productivities by a factor of 10. FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION First-article inspection for prototypes and production is the best way to uncover problematic areas in these and other instances. Equally important, it is an excellent indicator of how efficient a fabricator’s processes are. High first-article yields – say 90%-plus – indicate processes are well defined and controlled. Low first-article yields speak loudly that a fabricator’s equipment, personnel and practices are out of kilter. First-article problems can stem from poorly calibrated equipment, callous or untrained personnel, lack of preventive maintenance and a host of other reasons. Saturn’s Quick-Turn Prototype PCB Expertise Saturn’s obligation to fiscal prudence makes it a debt-free, financially strong Corporation allocating profit for expansion, improved capabilities, and reduced cost Saturn’s quick-turn prototype expertise is the result of its capacity, equipment, and capabilities from the continuous reinvestments in innovative equipment Established on-time delivery of high-quality, high-reliability, fully functional bare PCB prototypes and advanced Printed Circuit Board technologies keep Saturn at the Industry forefront
