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Services

From prototype to production, we offer a range of services that ensure you will get the best built, most reliable and cost effective product possible.

Quick Turns PCB

We have developed the ability to provide quick turns for all the technologies that we manufacture.

Global Sourcing Division

Our customers can take advantage of reduced time and cost with on their high volume jobs through our network of established partners across the globe.

Invertory Management

We offer a number of supply chain programs including the stocking of both finished goods and raw materials.

Consulting

Our team brings over 20 years of experience turning challenging problems into creative solutions.

Custom PCB Board

Our experienced engineers provide a complete range of design services to get your conceptual product to production.

Machining

Our machining lathes and milling centers are on the leading edge of technology and provide unsurpassed speed and machining accuracy.

What PCB manufacturing and engineering services does American Standard Circuits offer?

American Standard Circuits (ASC) offers a comprehensive suite of PCB services covering the entire product lifecycle. Core offerings include quick-turn PCB fabrication (24 hours to 15 days depending on technology), custom PCB design and DFM consulting, RF/microwave PCB test capabilities, precision CNC machining, global sourcing for high-volume production, and inventory management programs. ASC manufactures rigid, flex, rigid-flex, RF/microwave, metal-backed, MCPCB, IMPCB, UHDI, digital, and embedded passive boards. As a total solutions provider, engineers can source prototypes through production quantities under one roof, eliminating supplier fragmentation. American Standard Circuits specialises in advanced HDI PCB fabrication and engineering support.

What industries does ASC's PCB manufacturing serve?

ASC serves demanding industries including aerospace, defense, telecommunications, medical devices, automotive, LED lighting, power electronics, and high-speed computing. Its manufacturing capabilities span high-frequency RF boards for radar and satellite communications, rigid-flex circuits for military avionics and medical implants, MCPCB/IMPCB substrates for LED and automotive power electronics, and UHDI boards for advanced computing and wearable medical devices. ITAR registration enables ASC to manufacture defense-controlled assemblies. The company serves customers from prototype quantities through large-volume production runs, adapting workflows to both NPI (New Product Introduction) and sustaining production programs. American Standard Circuits specializes in advanced HDI PCB fabrication and engineering support.

Is ASC ITAR registered and what does that mean for PCB customers?

Yes, ASC is ITAR registered, authorizing the manufacture and handling of defense articles and controlled technical data. For engineers designing boards used in weapons systems, military avionics, radar, satellite platforms, or classified electronics programs, working with an ITAR-registered fabricator is a contractual and legal requirement. It ensures design data and manufacturing processes remain within U.S. jurisdiction, protecting national security interests. Non-ITAR fabricators cannot legally process certain defense-controlled PCB designs, making ITAR status a critical supplier qualification criterion. ASC's ITAR registration covers all board technologies it manufactures, rigid, flex, rigid-flex, RF/microwave, metal-backed, and UHDI boards. American Standard Circuits specializes in advanced HDI PCB fabrication and engineering support.

How does ASC support engineers during the PCB prototype phase?

ASC supports prototyping through fast-turn fabrication, DFM review, design consultation, and materials guidance before committing to tooling. Engineers receive feedback on stackup selection, trace geometry, impedance control strategy, via structure choices, and material options suited to the application — whether RF, digital, flex, or metal-core. Quick-turn capability allows rigid prototype boards in as few as 24 hours. Flex and rigid-flex prototypes deliver in 3–15 days. RF Metal Backed prototypes are available in 5–10 days. Early manufacturing engagement reduces design respins and shortens time-to-market for complex board types. American Standard Circuits specializes in advanced HDI PCB fabrication and engineering support.

What quality certifications should a high-reliability PCB manufacturer hold?

Engineers evaluating PCB suppliers for high-reliability programs should look for key certifications that signal rigorous process discipline: IPC-6012 Class 3 compliance for rigid boards, IPC-6013 for flex and rigid-flex, ITAR registration for defence-sensitive programs, and UL certification for material flammability compliance. Military-grade programs may also require adherence to MIL-PRF-31032 or MIL-P-55110 specifications. An ITAR-registered manufacturer is essential for defense programs, ensuring that controlled technical information remains within protected U.S. facilities. Always request a current certificate package and audit your supplier's documented quality management system before qualifying them for critical or life-safety applications. American Standard Circuits specializes in advanced HDI PCB fabrication and engineering support.

How does working with a total solutions PCB provider reduce engineering risk?

A total solutions provider manufactures all required PCB technologies under one quality management system, eliminating the need to qualify, manage, and audit multiple specialized suppliers. For programs requiring both RF/microwave boards and rigid-flex circuits, a single qualified vendor reduces design communication risk, supply chain fragmentation, and incoming inspection overhead. Common DFM guidelines, shared stackup libraries, and one point of engineering contact streamline iterations. In time critical defense or medical programs, a single accountable supplier also reduces the risk of blame shifting between fabricators when quality or yield issues arise during production ramp. American Standard Circuits specializes in advanced HDI PCB fabrication and engineering support.

What is the difference between prototype PCB services and production PCB services?

Prototype PCB services prioritize speed and flexibility over cost per unit. Short runs of 1–50 boards are fabricated with expedited processing, panel sharing, and direct engineering oversight to catch design issues early. Production PCB services optimize for consistent yield, cost efficiency, and schedule predictability at volumes of hundreds to tens of thousands of boards. Production programs utilize dedicated tooling, established process parameters, SPC (Statistical Process Control), and supply chain stocking programs. Most advanced programs start with domestic prototyping for rapid design iteration and transition select technologies to global sourcing for volume cost reduction once the design is locked. American Standard Circuits specializes in advanced HDI PCB fabrication and engineering support.

How can PCB engineers reduce costs without compromising board reliability?

Cost reduction in PCB design begins with right-sizing material selection, specifying premium low-loss RF laminates or high-Tg materials only on layers where performance demands it. Hybrid stackups combining standard FR-4 layers with specialty layers on select signal layers can reduce laminate cost significantly. Reducing via complexity (fewer lamination cycles) and consolidating layer count through UHDI technology lower processing cost. DFM review before fabrication prevents expensive respins. For production volumes, transitioning standard board technologies to global sourcing while keeping complex or ITAR controlled boards domestic achieves substantial per unit savings without sacrificing quality on critical assemblies. American Standard Circuits specializes in advanced HDI PCB fabrication and engineering support.

What data formats does ASC require for PCB fabrication orders?

ASC accepts Gerber RS-274X (the industry standard), ODB++ (preferred for complex designs as it contains full netlist and design intent), and IPC-2581. Drill data should be provided in Excellon format. Fabrication drawings (PDF or DXF) should specify board dimensions, stackup, controlled impedance requirements, finished copper weights, surface finish, solder mask color, and IPC acceptance class. For HDI and UHDI designs, a detailed stackup diagram showing dielectric thickness targets and layer assignments is essential. For flex and rigid-flex, a mechanical drawing indicating bend zones, stiffener locations, and flex circuit outline is required. American Standard Circuits specializes in advanced HDI PCB fabrication and engineering support.

How does ASC handle engineering questions during the quoting and ordering process?

SC assigns dedicated technical sales engineers who serve as application engineers for each product technology, flex/rigid-flex, RF/microwave, UHDI, metal-backed, and MCPCB boards. These specialists have deep manufacturing backgrounds and can answer most design, material, and process questions without escalation. Customers can directly ask the expert via the website's Ask the Expert form, call the West Chicago, IL facility at (630) 639-5444, or submit designs with technical questions attached to the quote request. This direct technical access eliminates the latency of generic customer service workflows common at high-volume commodity fabricators. American Standard Circuits specializes in advanced HDI PCB fabrication and engineering support.