CONTRACT ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING
DFM CHECKLIST

Project: __________________  Revision: __________  Owner: __________________

[ ] 1. All fabrication, assembly, placement and BOM files match the same revision.
    Status / evidence / owner: __________________________________________

[ ] 2. Footprints and polarity are unambiguous.
    Status / evidence / owner: __________________________________________

[ ] 3. Do-not-populate positions and variants are consistent across files.
    Status / evidence / owner: __________________________________________

[ ] 4. Placement origin, board side and units are defined.
    Status / evidence / owner: __________________________________________

[ ] 5. Panel handling and separation have been reviewed with the manufacturer.
    Status / evidence / owner: __________________________________________

[ ] 6. Special packages and hidden joints have an inspection strategy.
    Status / evidence / owner: __________________________________________

[ ] 7. Test and programming access support the intended coverage.
    Status / evidence / owner: __________________________________________

[ ] 8. Mechanical clearances and component heights are checked.
    Status / evidence / owner: __________________________________________

[ ] 9. Coating, bonding, cleaning and keep-outs are documented.
    Status / evidence / owner: __________________________________________

[ ] 10. Open findings have an owner, action and disposition.
    Status / evidence / owner: __________________________________________

This is a review structure, not a universal set of process limits. Confirm dimensions, materials and tolerances with the manufacturer for your actual design and process.

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