02. Engineering Inputs & The Golden Data Pack.
The blueprint for flawless engineering-to-production handoffs.
Part 1. The Golden Data Pack (GDP) Specification
Manufacturing execution begins and ends with the data integrity of the engineering release. This ...
1.1 The GDP Standard: Formats, Directory & Integrity
The digital handoff serves as the deterministic foundation of the manufacturing process; any ambi...
1.2 The Bill of Materials (BOM) & Revision Control
The Bill of Materials is a relational database that drives procurement, logistics, and machine pr...
Part 2. PCB Fabrication Specifications (The Substrate)
The Printed Circuit Board is the mechanical, thermal, and electrical backbone of the product—not ...
Part 3. Component Logistics & Handling
The warehouse is not just storage; it is the first active stage of production. This section detai...
3.1 Supply Chain Inputs: Labeling & Kit Hygiene
The warehouse is the first manufacturing step; logistical chaos at the receiving dock translates ...
3.2 Component Handling: MSL & Feeder Compatibility
Electronic components are environmentally sensitive devices that require rigorous environmental c...
Part 4. DFM & Assembly Specifications (The Process)
A perfect schematic means nothing if the board cannot be manufactured at scale. This section brid...
Part 5. Data Validation & Handoff
Data handoff is the final gate where digital intent becomes physical reality. This section define...