What are the certifications for PCBA processing factories?

Many PCBA processing factories are very concerned about the quality management system and usually apply for many quality certification certificates for the factories. The investment in this certification fee is more important as it concerns the customer's level of trust in the PCBA processing plant. Below, we will focus on describing common quality management system certifications.

ISO9001:2015

Difficulty: Low Cost: Low

This is the most common quality management system certification, which many factories usually apply for and the cost is relatively cheap. As an entry-level certification, its certification content is relatively basic. Many factories can pass the certification as long as they spend money, so the technical content of the certification is relatively low.

IATF16949

Difficulty: high cost: high

The threshold certification for automotive electronic access requires a relatively high level of technical content and complex certification content. Strict audit standards must be established for the technical and facility strength of the factory. A PCBA processing plant with ATF16949 certification has the ability to produce automotive electronic front-end circuit boards and assembly equipment.

ISO13485

Difficulty: Medium Cost: Medium Low

Medical industry quality management system certification. Focusing on the technical aspects and quality management methods in the PCBA processing process. The cost is moderate and the certification difficulty is moderate.

UL

Difficulty: high cost: high

Ul certification is one of the most extensive certification systems worldwide. Highly recognized by developed countries such as Europe and America. Its certification projects are mostly diverse and suitable for PCBA electronic component assembly business, which can effectively prove the hardware and software strength of the factory. And the review will be reviewed quarterly, so it is relatively open and fair. This requires PCBA processing plants to fundamentally improve their production process and have a strong quality management system in order to hold this certification for a long time.

The PCBA processing plant may also be involved in sub sectors such as ROHS certification, SGS certification, and military industry certification.