The Bare Board Group (BBG) completed its most recent submittal to the IPC Process Capability, Quality and Relative Reliability (PCQR2) Benchmark Database and came away with favorable results. Over a five-week period, BBG submitted a 15-panel set of a 10-layer, 0.062-thick, standardized test panel design created by Conductor Analysis Technologies (CAT). BBG was ranked either equal to or better than its peers in a majority of the criteria that was measured. 

"This process capability assessment is an on-going quality improvement project that illustrates our strengths and weaknesses, and allows us to identify areas for process improvement or development. It is not a pass or fail situation, but a comparison to our peers who have submitted similar test panels," said Greg Papandrew, President of BBG. "We strongly encourage our customers, as well as our fellow PCB suppliers, to participate in this database that benchmarks PCB manufacturing capabilities."

About IPC PCQR2 Database

IPC PCQR2 Database is an innovative supply chain management resource developed by IPC and CAT for designers, purchasers, assemblers and manufacturers of PCBs. It is based on statistical data collected from industry-developed test patterns that quantify the capability, quality and reliability demonstrated by global PCB manufacturers. For more information, visit www.cat-test.info.

About Bare Board Group

The Bare Board Group (BBG) is an award-winning, nationally-recognized PCB distributor. BBG provides quality high-mix, low-to-medium volume production PCBs from Taiwan. An ISO-certified company, BBG was recently named 2009 Supplier of the Year by National Instruments. For more information, visit www.bareboard.com.