alftel
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Hello everyone,
We have two LPDA antenna designs that are tested and perform relatively well with first prototypes made at one of Chinese PCB factories ( jlcpcb.com ). Our current and emerging problem is that prospective client can not accept any asset/component made in China ( strict ABC policy - Anything But China), and while we do not have a shortage of decent PCB houses in US and/or Canada, it turned out that ALL PCBs above certain size(s) will be sent to 3rd party factory which (as you already guessed) is located in China. We spent almost 3 weeks with MacroFab, ScreamingCircuits, and RushPCB trying to nail acceptable deal (specs, gerbers, quotes etc. - usual business), and while all three verbally (on a phone, and on repetitive, multiple occasions) confirmed US origin of PCBs, a moment we asked a written confirmation/statement from executive a true story started to unfold. So, here is a question to community - where can we make 2-layer FR4 and PTFE Teflon PCBs, 1.6mm, 1oz ENIG, size 500mm x 420mm THAT IS NOT CHINA and PCB shop/factory would certify that PCBs are indeed ABC (see above). We will be ok with Taiwan or EU (preferably NATO members).
Any help or references?
We have two LPDA antenna designs that are tested and perform relatively well with first prototypes made at one of Chinese PCB factories ( jlcpcb.com ). Our current and emerging problem is that prospective client can not accept any asset/component made in China ( strict ABC policy - Anything But China), and while we do not have a shortage of decent PCB houses in US and/or Canada, it turned out that ALL PCBs above certain size(s) will be sent to 3rd party factory which (as you already guessed) is located in China. We spent almost 3 weeks with MacroFab, ScreamingCircuits, and RushPCB trying to nail acceptable deal (specs, gerbers, quotes etc. - usual business), and while all three verbally (on a phone, and on repetitive, multiple occasions) confirmed US origin of PCBs, a moment we asked a written confirmation/statement from executive a true story started to unfold. So, here is a question to community - where can we make 2-layer FR4 and PTFE Teflon PCBs, 1.6mm, 1oz ENIG, size 500mm x 420mm THAT IS NOT CHINA and PCB shop/factory would certify that PCBs are indeed ABC (see above). We will be ok with Taiwan or EU (preferably NATO members).
Any help or references?