HTF provides a streamlined Gerber file to automotive PCBA
manufacturing service that accepts your completed design data in
Gerber format and delivers fully assembled, tested, and documented
2-layer FR-4 printed circuit board assemblies for automotive
electronic modules through an efficient manufacturing pipeline
optimized for the quality requirements and cost sensitivity of
volume automotive production. The service begins when you submit
your Gerber RS-274X format design files along with bill of
materials and assembly documentation. Our engineering team reviews
your design data for manufacturability, verifies component
availability through authorized distributor channels, and provides
consolidated feedback before committing to production. Following
design approval, the complete process flows through 2-layer FR-4
TG135-150 bare board fabrication with 0.4-6mmmm thickness and 0.5-6
oz copper weight, HASL surface finishing applied in-house for
excellent solderability, green solder mask application providing
environmental protection and visual contrast for inspection,
automated SMT assembly on high-speed production lines with solder
paste inspection and reflow soldering, 100 percent automated
optical inspection of all solder joints, and functional testing to
your specifications. The 2-layer construction and standardized
material specifications enable efficient manufacturing with fast
fabrication turnaround on FR-4 rigid substrates, with FPC flexible
circuit and aluminum substrate options available for applications
requiring flexible interconnects or enhanced thermal management. A
0.20mm minimum hole size capability ensures compatibility with the
fine-pitch components common in modern automotive SMT designs,
while unlimited PCB outline capability accommodates the diverse
form factors of automotive modules across vehicle platforms without
restrictive shape constraints.
Key Features- Gerber File to PCBA Pipeline: Complete manufacturing process from Gerber design file receipt
through fabrication, assembly, inspection, testing, and packaging
on 2-layer FR-4 automotive PCBs under one purchase order with
single vendor accountability.
- Design for Manufacturability Review: Engineering review of submitted Gerber files before production
commitment identifying potential fabrication or assembly issues and
providing recommendations to optimize design for automotive
manufacturing quality and cost.
- Standardized Automotive Materials: FR-4 TG135-150 laminate with 0.4-6mm thickness and 0.5-6 oz copper
weight providing the proven material combination supporting
reliable performance across the automotive operating environment.
- Fine-Feature Fabrication: 0.20mm minimum hole size capability supporting the small via and
fine-pitch component requirements of modern automotive SMT designs
on 2-layer board constructions.
- HASL Surface Finish: Consistent HASL coating applied in-house ensuring uniform
solderability across all pads and through-holes with the proven
field reliability required for automotive electronic module
applications.
- Multi-Substrate Capability: Manufacturing beyond standard FR-4 to include flexible polyimide
circuits for dynamic bending applications and aluminum substrate
boards for high-power LED lighting and thermal management
applications.
- Flexible Form Factor: Unlimited PCB outline capability accommodating custom board shapes
and sizes without tooling restrictions, supporting the diverse
packaging requirements of automotive modules across different
installation locations.
Technical Specifications| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Service Model | Gerber File to Automotive PCBA Manufacturing Service |
| Process Chain | Gerber Receipt, DFM Review, Fabrication, HASL Finish, SMT Assembly,
AOI, Testing, Packaging |
| Base Material | FR-4 TG135-150 Laminate for Automotive Applications |
| Layer Count | 2 Layers Standard Construction |
| Board Thickness | 0.4-6mm |
| Copper Weight | 0.5-6OZ |
| Min Hole Size | 0.20mm Mechanical Drilling Capability |
| Surface Finish | HASL Applied In-House for Consistent Quality |
| Solder Mask Color | Green Standard with Custom Options |
| PCB Type Options | FR-4 Rigid, FPC Flexible Circuit, Aluminum Substrate |
| PCB Outline | Unlimited Custom Shape and Size |
| Testing | 100 Percent AOI Plus Functional Test on Every Assembly |
| Supplier Type | Factory-Direct Manufacturer |
ApplicationsHTF Gerber file to automotive PCBA manufacturing service serves
vehicle electronic module programs where design files are complete
and the requirement is efficient, reliable manufacturing with
consistent quality at competitive cost. Automotive lighting module
programs including LED headlamp drivers, rear combination lamp
controllers, fog lamp modules, and daytime running light
controllers where the design is stable benefit from efficient
2-layer architecture. Body control and comfort electronics
including seat heater controllers, mirror defroster timers, cabin
fan speed controllers, and small actuator driver modules where
2-layer construction adequately supports circuit complexity and
manufacturing cost is significant. Sensor and actuator interface
modules for the dozens of distributed electronic functions
throughout modern vehicles where standardized 2-layer FR-4
construction with HASL finish provides proven reliability without
the cost of exotic materials. Aftermarket and replacement parts
manufacturing where HTF Gerber-to-PCBA service enables efficient
production of automotive electronic modules with complete
documentation supporting distributor and installer quality
assurance requirements.
Packaging and DeliveryEvery Gerber-to-PCBA assembly is individually packaged in
anti-static protective bags at compact 10.0 by 16.0 by 8.0
centimeter dimensions with approximately 0.3 kilograms gross weight
per unit for shipping efficiency. Complete manufacturing
documentation including design review reports, certificates of
conformance, material certifications, first article inspection
data, and test records provided with each production shipment
supporting customer quality management system requirements and
incoming inspection procedures.