The Australian SMT Association was formed in 1988 and in 1990 its name was changed to the Surface Mount and Circuit Board Association after the PCB Industry Interest Group joined with the Association.

VISION

To facilitate the development of the electronics industry in our region to be world competitive and recognised as a unified, skilled and co-operative industry.

MISSION

To expand and enhance the electronics industry by:
Raising the industry's awareness to technological developments
Providing opportunities for technology transfer
Encouraging co-operation between members and other interested groups, national and international
Influencing Governments and Regulatory Authorities
Developing the skills and knowledge of our members

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OBJECTIVES OF THE SMCBA:

To publicise and further the interest of the surface mount, circuit board and related industries through the dissemination of reports, technical information and publications by the conduct of conferences and symposia.
To assist industry in the adoption of advanced technologies.
To assist and Co-operate with other organisations and associations where such is in the best interests of the SMCBA and the industry
To encourage cooperation within the industry and promote high standards and innovation.
To provide a forum for industry representatives to discuss matters of interest to the industry.
To disseminate information on product definition, classification and standards for products and processes relevant to the printed circuit board manufacturing and assembly industries.
To provide a means for collection and dissemination of information of special interest to members in areas such as research and development, marketing, government and regulatory agency actions, industrial relations, component and equipment availability.
To represent industry interests to government and regulatory agencies and to other industry governing bodies.
MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the SMCBA is available to all those interested and involved in printed board assembly, fabrication and design, marketing, sales, technology transfer and education, technical support and related areas.

SMCBA STRUCTURE

The Association operates on a national basis with an Executive Committee comprising 11 dedicated people representing a cross section of the industry. The Executive Officer of the SMCBA, Andrew Pollock, coordinates the services and activities of the Association.

SMCBA ACTIVITIES

The SMCBA produces a monthly newsletter "Pick 'N' Place" which is distributed only to members. Details of any technical advancements and Member information are included in newsletter mailings. Information received from affiliated overseas associations and publishers will also be distributed to members. SMCBA Members also receive a copy of the SMT Magazine courtesy of IHS Publishing as part of their membership.

Technical meetings are held on a regular basis which feature a guest presenter followed by an industry forum to discuss current issues and provide an avenue for problem solving.

A major conference is held each year featuring international presenters and an exhibition of equipment, components, services etc. Members of the SMCBA receive discounted rates and preferential entry to SMCBA sponsored programs.

The Association sources magazines and books of interest to members.

The SMCBA is a Technical Liaison member of the IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries and also sponsors two representatives on the IPC's Surface Mount Council. The Association also has an agreement with the IPC for the distribution of IPC documents in Australia and the conduct of IPC workshops and the SMCBA is the Australasian Affiliate of the IPC Designers Council.

The publishers of Global SMT and Packaging Magazine make this available to our members by download.

The Technical Committee of the SMCBA collects information for dissemination and publication and liaises with other national and international industry associations and institutions. The Committee will also assist members with technical enquiries.

The SMCBA is an International Affiliate of the SMTA (USA) and SMCBA members can purchase SMTA publications through the SMCBA. This affiliation also provides another source of technical information and enables SMCBA members to attend SMTA events such as SMTA International at SMTA member prices.

An Information Centre and Library has been established for the use of members and the Association is collecting technical publications, training videos and other information for its members. The SMCBA also publishes an Electronics Assembly Directory and a Suppliers Guide and a Design Services Guide.We have collected a variety of industry-related sites that are informative, interesting, and useful for our customers. Please choose from the selections below for links to those areas:

PCB Design Services
SMT Prototype Services
Electronic Links
PC Board Repair Services
Freeware
Recommended Industry Software
Online Publications
Other References

PCB Design Services:

Stilwell Baker Design Center – Flexible solutions to your PCB design needs.
From a simple prototype evaluation board to a multi-gigabit application to high volume consumer electronics applications; providing solutions to your PCB design needs is our goal. Your board can be designed using PCB123 to produce a design that seamlessly fits into the PCB123 ordering and manufacturing process. If you need a specific EDA tool, our Design Center is equipped with Mentor Expedition, Mentor PADS and Cadence Allegro, running on state-of-the-art workstations in a secure, fully backed-up network environment.

Stilwell Baker is not your typical service bureau.
? You can depend on us to be your PCB design expert. We will review your concept with you to produce the best possible PCB design for your needs, in the shortest time and at the lowest cost.
? To optimize design intent communication and to minimize your data package preparation time, our designers can come to your site, sit with your engineers and ensure that design kick-off is smooth.
? You will have a designer dedicated to your design unlike service bureaus that shuffle designers among projects. The next time you need a design, we leverage the people who already know your wants and needs saving time and money.
? You get the benefits of a staff of seasoned designers that average more than 10 years experience. This experience, combined with a unique PCB Design and Review Process, assures that you get a design that matches your needs and is manufacturable.

To see how we can help with your next PCB design Contact Joe Zaccari at 503-885-1231
email: Stilwell Baker - Joe Zaccari
web site: www.stilwellbaker.com

ArtnetPro, Inc.
ArtnetPro, Inc. has been a leader for over a decade in providing specialized scanning services for the PCB Industry, PCB Design, Photo Plotting, Graphic Design, Pre-Press Services, and much more! ArtnetPro, Inc.

Sysacom R&D Plus - A leader in FPGA and PCB design. Professional, cost effective and fast service. We use PADS, PCAD, ALLEGRO and PROTEL for PCB design. Sysacom R&D Plus

Barrett & Associates Engineering - a contract engineering firm specializing in embedded systems development, circuit design, circuit layout, software and firmware. Their Principal Engineer, Patrick H. Barrett, PE, has worked with Sunstone (formerly ECD) on numerous projects and is experienced with all phases of product design and development, including SMT, Thru-Hole, DFM and DFT.

For a good choice for your next project try: Barrett & Assoc. Engineering

Custom Micro Engineering - PCB Design from your hand drawing, OrCAD (STD) or Protel. You supply the mechanical dimensions for components on board. Prices: $100. -$400. (2-sided) $200. - $800. (4-layer) based on square inch measurement. Delivery within 48-100 hrs. (allow 2 weeks for 4-layer).

Try Them Now: Custom Micro Engineering

DVK, A Product Development Service - Specializing in PCB design, design engineering, and prototyping. DVK has more than twenty years experience designing PCB's utilizing Mentor Graphics Board Station RE and Expedition design tools.

DVK has designed thousands of PCB's for the medical, computer, computer peripheral, telecom, and military/aerospace markets. We have vast experience designing PCB's that have analog, high speed digital, and RF sensitivities. We are experts in all aspects of PCB design including high density boards, flex, ball grid arrays, controlled impedance, and backplanes.

DVK also has electronic and design engineering capability. We have engineers in house utilizing Orcad for schematic capture. DVK can assist you with any part or phase of your product development from product specification to prototyping.

Request a quote or contact Bill Peifer at 408-436-0100 ext105 or contact bill@dvk.com
Please visit DVK's website

SMT Prototype Services:
Prototype Stencils; Tired of hand soldering? PCBexpress has made it easy to order a stencil and assembly accessories with your circuit board order. Stencils reduce assembly time, eliminate tedious hand soldering, and improve part placement quality. See Stencils for more information.

Read our Stencil Technical Article to find out just how easy it is!

Screaming Circuits, Quick-Turn Assembly for prototypes! PCBexpress will ship your completed circuit boards directly to our assembly partner to complete your project! All new Screaming Circuits customers recieve 20% off their first PCB assembly order.

Go To Screaming Circuits

Electronic Links:

Electronic Controls Design, Inc. (ECD) is a World-Class Electronics Manufacturer in the Portland, Oregon area, whose business has been the Designing, Manufacturing and world-wide Marketing of electronic and other specialized technology products since 1964. ECD is known worldwide for the M.O.L.E. ? Temperature Profiler. The Mole is used in the Electronic, Powder Coating, Baking, and the Industrial marketplace. Learn more about ECD

Baybreakers Circuit breakers from GE, gfci, ite, federal pacific, and cutler hammer circuit breakers for new, used and obsolete breakers.

Bay Breakers specializes in providing our customers with quality new, used, and obsolete circuit breakers and circuit breaker hardware. Browse our comprehensive online catalog to find great deals on a wide variety of electrical circuit breakers, motor controls, safety disconnects, bus plugs, panel board switches, and more.

Board Repair Services:
ExcelTech is a multi-service assembly business concentrating on printed circuit board assembly and skilled board repair services. Theor technical focus is Surface Mount and Through Hole needs; including CSP, BGA, MicroBGA, and Fine Pitch (.3mm): ExcelTech

File Conversion Services Made Easy!
Sunstone will convert your CAD files to industry standard RS274-X gerber extended format and generate NC drill files with drill tool lists to manufacturer your order. Send zipped output files from these Cad Programs:

Ivex Winboard *.brd files
Protel 99SE or Protel DXP *.pcb or *.pcbdoc files
Eagle *.brd

Please note there will be a 1 day added to lead-time while we send your converted files back for approval. Read more here: pcb conversion

Freeware:

VIEWMATE - Gerber Viewing Software By Pentalogix this is a must have for customers new to Gerber format or our services! The same but smaller version of the Lavenir View software our CAM technicians use when building your circuit boards! If you can import and preview your gerber and NC drill files with this program, we can easily process your order!

GERBCON.ZIP (DOS) - allows you to convert .DXF Files to usable GERBER Photo plotter files.

Recommended Industry Software:

PCB123 - Now see your design in 3-D! Providing the complete circuit board solution from design through order for quick, low cost circuit boards in small quantities. Free software that is easy to learn & use and even quote your board price as you design.
It's the perfect solution for hobbyists, engineers, designers & technicians needing a 'quick solution' as well as a perfect learning tool for educators & students.

Pentalogix - provides quality Cam and fixturing software for the Printed Circuit Board industry.
Cadsoft, Eagle Layout Editor - offers user friendly, powerful and affordable solutions for PCB design, including Schematic Capture, Board Layout, and Autorouter.
Circuit World - Circuit World Online Services, the leading provider of information and commercial services to Electronics Manufacturing.
IPC (Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits) - a trade association representing nearly 2200 companies in the electronic interconnection industry worldwide.
OrCAD - the leading supplier of desktop electronic design automation (EDA) software.
P.A.D.S - manufacture of printed circuit board (PCB) design technologies.
Protel - a leading developer of Windows-based electronic design software.

Online Publications:
Circuit Cellar - Practical, hands-on applications and solutions for embedded-control designers, written by engineers for engineers.
Webopedia - the number one online encyclopedia and search engine dedicated to computer technology. Enter a search term or browse through the categories, and sail the Web!

Other References:

PCBpro's PCB Library PCB tutorial & reference materials.
PCB design tutorial made by a PCBexpress customer.
Smith Semiconductor free parts search engine for new and obsolete
electronic components.
SMTnet - providing the most efficient and effective two-way exchange between providers and users of the products, services, and information related to electronics manufacturing.EMS Div. Of Sandberg - Santa Ana, CA (Serving North Carolina) - E-mail this company
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
http://www.sandberg.com
Company Profile: Manufacturer of molded 3-D printed circuit board assemblies. Complete turnkey production is available from schematic to finished board. Custom board applications & in-house computer aided design...

2. FamPEC Technology, LLC - Murfreesboro, TN (Serving North Carolina) E-mail this company Click to Call
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
http://www.fampec.com/ElectricalAssembly.htm#mechanicalassembly
Company Profile: Provide circuit board design, repair & services for all industries.

3. Hamilton PCB Design Co. - Cary, NC
Service Company
Company Profile: Printed circuit board design, drafting

4. General Microcircuits, Inc. - Mooresville, NC
Manufacturer, Service Company
Company Profile: Manufacturer Of Contract Manufacturing; Service: Printed Circuit Designing Service

5. Genart Design, Inc. - Weaverville, NC
Service Company
Company Profile: Service

6. ProTronics, Inc. - Knightdale, NC
Manufacturer, Custom Manufacturer, Service Company
Company Profile: Prototype circuit board assembly, surface mount & PTH, ECO/rework services, BGA, jumpers & etch cuts, trace & pad repair, gold finger repair to 16 mil. pitch QFP/TSOP.

7. Carolina Mech. Tech. Services - Louisburg, NC
Service Company
Company Profile: Printed circuit board engineering service Circuit Board Repair

Products to repair damage to surface
mount and BGA pads, gold edge
contacts, plated holes, circuit board
base materials and much more.

Microscope Packages
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Sometimes abbreviated PCB, a thin plate on which chips and other electronic components are placed. Computers consist of one or more boards, often called cards or adapters. Circuit boards fall into the following categories:
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