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Which Gerber and drill files are needed, how to export them from KiCad and Altium, and the most common file mistakes that delay PCB production.
Which columns your BOM needs for a PCBA quote, what the pick-and-place file must contain, and a checklist to prevent substitution, DNP and polarity errors.
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Not sure which process fits? Describe how the part will be used and manufacturers will suggest the most economical route.
