Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Toronto

Circuits Central is your partner for printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) from the first prototype through full-scale production. Based in Toronto, we provide comprehensive PCBA services to clients across Canada – from coast to coast to coast – and throughout North America. Our decades of experience mean that we can handle everything from prototypes and low-volume runs to high-volume production across diverse industries while maintaining the quality and reliability your products demand.

Why PCBA Matters

Modern electronics depend on flawless circuit boards. A well-assembled board ensures that your product performs as intended, meets regulatory requirements and reaches the market quickly. Whether you are developing a new product or upgrading an existing design, Circuits Central’s PCBA services bring together advanced equipment, skilled technicians and stringent quality processes to deliver boards that work the first time.

Comprehensive PCBA Services

We offer a complete range of assembly services tailored to your needs:

Surface-mount and through-hole assembly: We support mixed-technology builds with automated placement machines, reflow ovens and selective soldering. Our processes include Pb-free/RoHS-compliant soldering, adhere to REACH guidelines, and also offer leaded solder for legacy designs.
Ball grid array (BGA) assembly and rework: Our in-house specialists handle fine-pitch BGAs, micro-BGAs and CSP packages, including reballing and repair when components must be salvaged or updated.
Prototype to volume builds: Whether you need a handful of boards or thousands, we scale production efficiently. Quick-turn prototypes can be assembled in as little as 24 hours, and we transition smoothly to volume production with consistent quality.
Turnkey, consigned or hybrid material: Choose full turnkey service—where we source all components—or consigned builds where you supply parts. We also offer a hybrid option in which you provide critical or proprietary components and we source the rest. Our supply-chain team uses vendor relationships to secure parts quickly and handles substitutions or crossing equivalent parts when necessary.
Design for manufacturing (DFM) and test (DFT) feedback: Our engineers review your Gerbers, bill of materials (BOM) and pick-and-place files to ensure your design is manufacturable and testable.
Conformal coating and environmental protection: To protect boards destined for harsh environments, we can apply conformal coatings in-house and, through our trusted partners, can arrange encapsulation or potting solutions as needed.
Environmental stress screening (temperature cycling): Using our temperature-controlled environmental chamber, we can perform thermal cycling on assembled boards to precipitate latent defects. By cycling products through high and low temperature extremes, we reveal issues that might occur under real-world conditions, improving reliability before your product ships.

Quality Assurance and Control

Quality is paramount in PCB assembly. We follow industry best practices and apply IPC-A-610 workmanship standards appropriate to each build to ensure that every assembled board meets its performance and reliability requirements. Our quality-control methods include, but are not limited to:

Automated optical inspection (AOI): High-resolution cameras check solder joints, polarity and component placement across every board to catch defects early.
X-ray inspection: For hidden joints such as BGAs and QFNs, X-ray imaging verifies solder quality and detects voids or bridging.
In-circuit testing (ICT): Electrical tests check component values, shorts and opens across the PCB. Boundary-scan/JTAG allows testing complex digital designs.
Functional testing: We simulate the operating environment to ensure the board performs its intended function. Testing fixtures and custom scripts can be developed for your product.
Environmental stress screening (thermal cycling): Our thermal cycling process forms part of quality control, detecting early-life failures by exposing boards to repeated temperature extremes.

Prototyping and Scalability

Rapid prototyping accelerates product development. Our quick-turn assembly services produce prototype boards in as little as 24 hours. We accept small orders: there is no minimum order quantity and we provide DFM/DFT feedback so that prototypes translate smoothly to mass production. When you are ready for volume, our scalable production lines ensure consistent quality and on-time delivery.

Supply-Chain and Component Sourcing Support

Sourcing electronic components can be complex. Circuits Central’s procurement team manages the entire BOM:

Parts sourcing: We maintain relationships with authorized distributors to ensure component authenticity. If a part is unavailable, we help identify equivalent substitutions and notify you for approval.
Inventory management: For turnkey or hybrid builds, we handle component storage—baking moisture-sensitive parts, resealing reels and maintaining consignment stock. We can also store excess parts for future production runs to save you time and money. Our team monitors critical components that are approaching obsolescence and can plan ahead with last-time buys or alternative sourcing strategies.
Cost optimization: By consolidating purchasing and leveraging volume discounts, we help reduce your overall cost of goods.

Engineering Support and Design Feedback

Our collaboration doesn’t end at the assembly line. Circuits Central’s engineers work with you from the design phase through production:

File preparation: We accept standard Gerber, ODB++, and IPC-2581 formats. A complete package should include assembly drawings, a BOM, centroid/pick-and-place data and special instructions. If you need help generating centroid data, our team can assist.
DFM/DFT analysis: We identify potential manufacturing or testing issues—such as insufficient pad sizes, incorrect footprints, or inaccessible test points—and provide recommendations to resolve them.
Engineering change orders (ECOs): If your design changes mid-build, we implement ECOs quickly and document modifications to maintain traceability.

Industries Served

Our PCBA capabilities support a wide range of applications, including:

Communications and IoT: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and data-acquisition systems require precise RF layouts and mixed-signal expertise.
Medical devices: We assemble boards for diagnostic equipment, patient monitors, imaging systems and laboratory instruments. Adhering to IPC and ISO guidelines ensures reliability and safety.
Industrial automation: Rugged PCBs for control systems, sensors and power electronics withstand harsh environments and meet strict quality standards.
Aerospace and defence: We build low-volume, high-complexity boards for avionics, UAVs and surveillance systems, adhering to industry regulations.
Start-ups and entrepreneurs: From proof-of-concept to pilot builds, we help innovators launch new products quickly and cost-effectively.

Canada-Wide and North American Advantage

While our facility is in Toronto, we serve clients nationwide and abroad. Partnering with a Canadian manufacturer offers several advantages:

Proximity and logistics: Working within Canada simplifies shipping, shortens lead times and reduces customs delays compared to offshore production.
IP protection: Keeping manufacturing domestic helps protect your intellectual property. There is less risk of design leakage, and communication with our team is straightforward.
Quality and accountability: Our adherence to North American standards ensures high-quality workmanship and regulatory compliance. If issues arise, we can address them quickly without the time difference or language barriers common with overseas factories.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do you accept small prototype orders?

Yes. We support prototypes and low-volume builds with no minimum order quantity. Quick-turn prototypes can be assembled within 24 hours, depending on component availability.

What files do I need to provide for assembly?

We need your Gerber or ODB++ files, BOM, and pick-and-place/centroid data. Assembly drawings or notes about critical components, special instructions and test requirements are also helpful.

Can you source components for me?

Absolutely. We offer turnkey services where we procure all parts. If a part becomes obsolete or unavailable, we will recommend equivalent substitutes and obtain your approval.

How can I provide components for the assembly?

Components can be provided in trays or bags, marked with part numbers from the BOM. We accept cut tapes with prior approval.

Do you provide lead-free (RoHS-compliant) assembly?

Yes, we support RoHS-compliant soldering, adhere to REACH guidelines for responsible chemical management, and offer leaded processes for legacy or industrial applications.

How do you ensure quality on every board?

We follow IPC-A-610 workmanship standards suited to your project and employ AOI, X-ray inspection, ICT, functional tests and temperature-cycling stress screening to detect defects before shipment.

Can you handle engineering changes mid-production?

Yes. We manage engineering change orders efficiently, update documentation and adjust assembly processes to incorporate new revisions without disrupting production.

Get Started

If you are looking for a reliable PCBA partner to assemble prototypes or scale up to high-volume production, Circuits Central is ready to help. Contact us today to request a quote or learn more about our services. Our team is committed to bringing your ideas to life with precision, speed and uncompromising quality.

Not ready for PCB assembly yet? Circuits Central can help you move from concept to prototype with our comprehensive electronic design services, including schematic development, PCB layout design, and rapid prototyping. We bridge the gap between your idea and a production-ready design.

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Conclusion

Choose Circuits Central for Printed Circuit Board Assembly and experience:

Uncompromising quality and reliability.
Scalable and flexible production solutions.
Expertise across multiple industries.

Contact Circuits Central today for a consultation or quote tailored to your PCBA needs. Let us transform your designs into high-performance products.

Phone: (888) 602-7264 | Email: info@circuitscentral.com

Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Services