Providing Solutions for Telecommunications & Mobility Industries

Producing high reliability, advanced technology at the highest performance levels with zero tolerance for equipment failures. APCT stands behind its product.

Information Used to Guide Future Decisions

$580.7B

Latest revenue estimation for Telecommunications Industry

All APCT factories are equipped with the latest resources to support the telecommunication industry growth.

3 Years

Estimated lifespan for an average communications product

The APCT business model calls for World-Class quick turn capability to support new product introductions.

5 Billion

Estimated number of people owning a mobile device

Knowledgeable people given the latest equipment & systems to stay ahead of the mobile device curve.

APCT offers a combination of a Broad Range of Technologies, with World-Class Lead Times in supporting the Telecommunications & Mobility Industry.

A partner that not only offers technology solutions but delivers quicker than the competition is invaluable.

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The 4 Reasons to Choose APCT

Technology Expertise from Standard to Advanced, from Rigid to Flex & Rigid Flex;
Cycle Times that are World Class; Engineering Support complete and detailed;
and Offshore Manufacturing partners offering cost-effective solutions.

Technology

Cycle Times

Engineering Support

Offshore Manufacturing

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“We know that technology is ever-changing. In supporting the Defense & Aerospace industry for years, we need to partner with suppliers that push the envelope of technology as we do. APCT is an outstanding partner to Mercury. Their technology, flexibility and engineering team is Best in Class.”

Mercury Systems

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QCG

“Consistent Quick Turn capability and capacity is one of the major reasons we chose APCT as a supplier. We must beat our competition to market and APCT supports that mission by turning our requests quickly and reliably.”

QC Graphics, Inc.

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elbit

“APCT Engineering produces thorough DFMs that go through every aspect of a design with thoughtful commentary and suggestions that help us improve our design and avoid future problems, all while demonstrating quick communication and strong character.”

Elbit Systems of America, LLC

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“Being competitive in the marketplace is more important than ever. Having APCT not only find a solution for us offshore, but to manage the entire process, has saved our company so much time and effort! We’re very grateful.”

Acuity Brands, Inc.

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Corporate Manufacturing Capabilities

ATTRIBUTESSTANDARDADVANCEDDEVELOPMENT (NPI ONLY)
Panel Sizes12 x 18, 18 x 24, 21 x 2420 x 2621 x 27
Layer Counts2 – 2830 – 4244 +
Flex Layer Counts2 – 68 – 1012 +
Rigid Flex Layer Counts4 – 1416 – 2426 +
Cavity Sizes1.0″ x 1.0″.750″ x .750″< .500″ x .500″
LAMINATES – MATERIALSSTANDARDADVANCEDDEVELOPMENT (NPI ONLY)
Pb Free RoHs – 170+ Tg FR4YesYesYes
Med Loss – FR408HR,MEG 4, -13EP YesYesYes
Low Loss – MEG 6, I-Speed,
IteraMT40 
YesYesYes
Ultra Low Loss – Tachyon100G,
EM890K, MEG 7 
YesYesYes
PolyimideYesYesYes
Rogers LaminatesYesYesYes
Flex – Dupont APYesYesYes
Flex – Dupont LFYesYesYes
Flex – Dupont FRYesYesYes
Halogen FreeYesYesYes
IMAGED TRACE / SPACE / PADSTANDARDADVANCEDDEVELOPMENT (NPI ONLY)
Internal Line Width.003″.002″.0015″
Internal Spacing.003″.002″.0015″
External Line Width.003″.002″.0015″
External Spacing.003″.002″.0015″
Minimum Pad.015″.008″.006″
Impedance Tolerance10%5%<5%
SMT Pitch.010″.008″.006″
VIA – PTH TOLERANCESSTANDARDADVANCEDDEVELOPMENT (NPI ONLY)
Smallest Drilled Via.0079″.005″.004″
Aspect Ratio10:116:120:1
Minimum Cu Clearance to Hole.008″.006″.0045″
PTH Tolerance [+/-].003″.002″.0015″
NPTH Tolerance.001″.001″.001″
Back Drill Depth Tolerance.005″.003″.002″
HDI CAPABILITIESSTANDARDADVANCEDDEVELOPMENT (NPI ONLY)
Sequential Lamination3x Lam Cycles7x Lam Cycles8x Lam Cycles
Laser Micro Vias.004″.003″.0025″
Blind Aspect Ratio.75:11:11.2:1
Blind/Buried Vias.005″.004″.003″
Via in PadEpoxy or Copper Filled
Laser Routing Board Thickness<.040″.040″ – .062″.062″ +
SOLDER MASK-NOMENCLATURESTANDARDADVANCEDDEVELOPMENT (NPI ONLY)
 LPI SoldermaskGreen, Blue, Red, ClearBlack, White, PurpleAll Colors
Minimum Clearance.002″.001″.0005″
Minimum Web.004″.003″.002″
Legend ColorWhiteBlack, Yellow, OrangeAll Colors
TEST & MEASUREMENTSTANDARDADVANCEDDEVELOPMENT (NPI ONLY)
Flying Probe TestYesYesYes
Fixture TestYesYesYes
TDRYesYesYes
IonicsYesYesYes
CMI XRFYesYesYes
D CouponYesYesYes
ISTYesYesYes
HI-POTYesYesYes

Theses certifications show APCT’s commitment to quality

Performance Standards for Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing for Defense & Aerospace and Commercial Markets
ISO 9001 Certified

(The international standard requirements for QMS)

MIL-PRF-31032 Certified

(Printed Circuit Board/Printed Wiring Board, General Specification For)

AS9100D Certified

(Including the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG))

IPC 6012 Class 3 & 3A

(Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards)

MIL-P-55110 Certified

(Printed Wiring Board, General Specification For)

IPC-6013

(Qualification and Performance Specification for Flexible/Rigid-Flexible)

MIL-P-50884 Certified

(Printed Wiring Board, Flexible or Rigid-Flex
General Specification For)

ITAR Registered

(The International Traffic in Arms Regulations)

The need to beat our competition to market is huge. We finally found a printed circuit board partner that understands our needs and can consistently support the very quick lead times we must have.”
Signed,

Herrick Technology Laboratories, Inc.
www.herricktechlabs.com