Providing Solutions for Defense and Aerospace 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

$715B

Department of Defense Releases Latest Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year

APCT has been providing product to Defense & Aerospace companies, which call for very stringent certs

33%

The percentage of Defense Department expenditure in electronics

Future budgets of the DOD look to invest in Unmanned Vehicles; Artificial Intelligence; & Hypersonic Weapons

5-15 Years

The average electronic product lifespan for applications in the DOD

This is two to three times that of commercial products. Reliability and Integrity are hallmarks at APCT

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
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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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Our capabilities

ATTRIBUTESSTANDARDADVANCEDDEVELOPMENT (NPI ONLY)
Panel Sizes12 x 18, 18 x 24, 21 x 2420 x 2621 x 27
Rigid Layer Counts2 – 2830 – 3840 +
Flex Layer Counts2 – 68 – 1012 +
Rigid Flex Layer Counts4 – 1416 – 2426 +
TRACE / SPACE / PADSTANDARDADVANCEDDEVELOPMENT (NPI ONLY)
Internal Trace & Space.003″.002″.0015″
External Trace & Space.003″.002″.0015″
Minimum Via Pad.015″.010″.008″
Impedance Tolerance+/-10%+/-5%+/- <5%
VIA – PTH TOLERANCESSTANDARDADVANCEDDEVELOPMENT (NPI ONLY)
Aspect Ratios10:114:118:1
Minimum Cu Clearance to Hole.008″.006″.004″
HDI CAPABILITIESSTANDARDADVANCEDDEVELOPMENT (NPI ONLY)
Sequential Lamination3x Lam Cycles5x Lam Cycles7x Lam Cycles

Is standard, what we manufacture routinely.

May require special process attention or additional quality control steps.

Requires intimate engineering analysis.

These certifications show APCT’s commitment to quality

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

ISO 9001 Certified

AS9100D Certified

MIL-PRF-31032 Certified

MIL-P-55110 Certified

MIL-P-50884 Certified

ITAR Registered At All Sites

IPC 6012 Class 3 & 3A/ES

IPC 6013 Class 3 & 3A/ES

IPC 1791 Trusted Electronics Qualified
Manufacturers Listing (QML)*

*APCT Anaheim & Orange County Only

APCT has set a standard for thoroughness, reliability and open candid communication that sets a standard by which other PCB manufacturers are judged. 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.”
Signed,

Elbit Systems of America, LLC
www.elbitamerica.com

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