We specialize in developing mission-critical electronics and devices for the defense sector. Built to meet strict military standards for durability, security, and performance, our solutions are engineered to operate reliably in extreme conditions and in rugged terrains. When quality is paramount and safety is critical, we design and build the products our customers rely on.
Our Aerospace PCB solutions ensure critical systems—like navigation, communication, and control—function flawlessly under extreme conditions.
When it comes to PCB assembly capabilities, we have both IPC J-STD-001 ES certified operators and IPC 600 certified inspection operators. In addition, we have an in-house IPC 610 certified trainer. We’ve also earned a wide variety of certifications and registrations that allow us to work with any industry.
Designing for harsh environments: We design and manufacture products to meet the harsh environmental conditions that can be found on any front. We start with a robust design philosophy, including the addition of conformal coating and other environmental barriers to protect complex electronic componentry.
Rigorous verification and test engineering:Before preparing for production, we verify our designs, and test them to the highest regulatory standards through applicable certifying agencies as required.
Production process traceability :We keep track of every component through every step of the manufacturing process via our industry-leading manufacturing software systems. With this information in place, we can effectively manage risk and readily support any future product service or upgrade requirements.
In the aerospace industry, precision, reliability, and traceability are not optional — they are mission-critical. As a specialized Aerospace PCB Manufacturer, we deliver high-performance printed circuit boards and assemblies engineered to operate flawlessly in extreme environments, including high vibration, temperature fluctuations, and long operational life cycles.
At Altest Corporation, we understand that reliable electronics are essential in aerospace and aeronautical applications, where any failure can have catastrophic consequences. Our Aerospace PCB solutions ensure critical systems—like navigation, communication, and control—function flawlessly under extreme conditions. Long missions in remote environments demand high-reliability electronics to minimize repairs and replacements. As the industry evolves with innovations like electric propulsion and autonomous flight, Aerospace PCB manufacturing plays a vital role in supporting safety, performance, and compliance with stringent regulatory standards.
Find answers to common questions about AS9100D compliance, IPC Class III standards, ITAR registration, and manufacturing mission-critical flight hardware.
Altest Corporation is fully AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified. AS9100D is the stringent quality management standard specifically required by the aviation, space, and defense industries to ensure the absolute reliability and safety of manufactured products.
IPC Class III is the highest performance standard for printed circuit boards, demanding continuous high performance or performance on demand in life-critical or flight-critical applications. Yes, aerospace applications almost universally require IPC Class III manufacturing, which mandates stricter tolerances for drill breakouts, plating thickness, and solder joint perfection.
ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) is a United States regulatory regime that restricts the export of defense and space-related articles and technical data. Altest is fully ITAR registered, guaranteeing that all sensitive aerospace manufacturing, CAD files, and intellectual property remain securely within the USA at our Silicon Valley facility.
Aerospace hardware must survive extreme temperature fluctuations, radiation, and outgassing. We utilize highly specialized, dimensionally stable materials such as Polyimide, extreme High-Tg FR-4 (like Isola 370HR), and low-loss RF materials (like Rogers RO4000 series) for radar and communications arrays.
To protect mission-critical assemblies from condensation, salt fog, dust, and corrosive gases, we apply specialized conformal coatings (acrylic, polyurethane, or silicone). For components subjected to extreme mechanical vibration or G-forces during launch, we apply ruggedized underfill and epoxy potting compounds.
Yes. Rigid-Flex PCBs are highly popular in aerospace because they eliminate heavy wire harnesses and mechanical connectors, drastically reducing the overall weight and saving critical volumetric space in avionics bays. They also eliminate point-of-failure risks caused by connector vibration during flight.
Counterfeit components pose a catastrophic risk to aerospace hardware. Our incoming inspection lab adheres to the stringent SAE AS6081 standard. We utilize destructive decapsulation, X-ray inspection, XRF elemental analysis, and electrical curve tracer testing to verify the 100% authenticity of components before they ever reach the assembly floor.
Visual inspection is insufficient for aerospace requirements. We perform 100% 3D Automated X-Ray Inspection (AXI) on all flight-critical hardware. This allows us to look inside the solder joints of BGAs and QFNs to ensure precise volumetric mass and mathematically verify the absence of structural voids or bridging.
We provide absolute, end-to-end traceability down to the component lot code. Deliverables typically include comprehensive First Article Inspection (FAI) reports (AS9102), Certificates of Conformance (C of C), material declarations, cross-section microsection reports, and logged thermal profiles for all reflowed assemblies.
Yes. We specialize in seamless transitions from New Product Introduction (NPI) prototypes directly into full-scale production. Because we use the exact same state-of-the-art robotic assembly lines and inspection criteria for both prototypes and production runs, there is zero drop-off in aerospace-grade quality as your volumes scale up.
Partner with Altest Corporation for your next high-reliability PCB fabrication and turnkey SMT assembly project. Our engineering team is ready to review your gerber files and provide a detailed, competitive estimate.
