PCB Duplication

PCB Duplication Service Includes

• Scan in PCB outer layers
• Digitize Outer Layers into Gerber data
• Generate accurate test points
• Extract netlist from bare PCB
• Edit netlist data using customer supplied parts list
• Input netlist into cad software
• Autorout inner layers, maintaining original layout of outer layers
• Generate new Gerber Files Duplicated
• Generate schematics & PCB fabrication drawings Duplicated
• Generate complete Gerber Files & nc drill
• Send Gerber Files & drawings to PCB Duplication facility
• Duplicate PCBs using customer-supplied parts list

• Duplicated and assembled PCBs are now ready for intended applications

Mikatech will send you through email that contains all the information and files you need to take your PCB into production from Chip Works PCB duplication service:
• PCB Schematic diagrams and PCB drawing files. (Optional)
• Bill of materials (BOM) list all components as well as individual description.
• PCB Gerber files and drilling/outline files for PCB prototype or mass production.
• Optional: A fully functional prototype PCB assembled with all components as-specified for testing and evaluation.

General Questions About Cloning Service

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• Is it safe to send payment to MikaTech ?

  If MikaTech was a bad company, you could find tons of bad reputations about its service on the internet over the 28 years history

  So, the answer is YES! We are good people.

  Why choose Mikatech, please click here to find out
  

  
  
• Can Mikatech break ics not listed on this site ?

  Different chip manufacturers have different part numbers, but the inner core of the chip can be make with same technology, it would be quite impossible to list all the part numbers where our technology can apply such as MYSON, STK, FEELING, ANALOG, FUJITSU, NOVATEK, LG/HYNDAI.
  
  Also by the advancing of the technology, everyday we gain more and more experience and develope new methods for reverse engineering for different Intergated Circuit parts. Full list of Integrated Circuit part numbers which is within our scope of capability is always getting bigger, please contact us to find out.

• Will my privacy be protected ?

  Mikatech Innovative Limited understands the importance of its clients' privacy. At the moment you contact Mikatech, the personal information from you will be put under protection by our management regulations which was developed by our years of practice, Mikatech uses these information to customize its service to you, it will never disclose these information to third party out of any reason.
  Every project we did, we will delete all the data, materials, and codes 60days after deliverig the files, it iwll protect us and protect your privacy.

• Is it legal to get service from Mikatech ?

  Yes, it is totally legal.
  Mikatech deliver its reverse engineering services for educational purposes only, it can be illegal to use above mentioned services in some coutries or regions, please check your local laws. Mikatech does not take any responsibility in relation to the use of above mentioned services that may be considered illegal.

  
  
• I sent you an email, why there is no answer ?

  • A. Our mail server is temperally broke down, your message has not been delivered to our mailbox even the mail sent successfully message is showed on the screen, please contact us again.
  • B. Our email is recognised as junk mail email by your mail server, so our reply has been rejected by your mail server or it is diverted to your junk mailbox, please remove our account from junkmail list or check your junk mailbox, or use another email account to contact such as gmail.
  • C. Your email is recognised as junk mail email by our mail server, so your email was put to our junk mailbox, please use another email account to contact us again.

• The tools used to clone a PCB ?

  The tools used to clone a PCB

  The tools used to clone a PCB can be broadly divided into three categories: hardware for physical analysis and disassembly, software for digital recreation, and advanced equipment for complex, multi-layer boards.

  🔧 Hardware Tools for Physical Analysis

  These are used to inspect the board, document components, and remove parts.

  • Visual Inspection & Documentation:
    • High-Resolution Camera/Scanner: To take 1:1 scale, high-DPI photographs of both sides of the board, which serve as a template for the digital layout.
    • Magnifying Glass/Microscope: For examining fine-pitch components and small details.
    • Multimeter: For continuity testing to map connections and identify traces.
    • LCR Meter: To accurately measure the values of passive components like resistors, capacitors, and inductors.
  • Component Removal & Preparation:
    • Soldering Iron & Desoldering Tools: Such as a desoldering pump or solder wick, to remove components and reveal hidden traces.

  💻 Software Tools for Digital Recreation

  These are used to create the schematic, layout, and manufacturing files from the physical board data.

  • PCB Design & CAD Software (EDA Tools): For recreating the schematic and PCB layout.
    • Altium Designer: A professional, industry-standard tool.
    • KiCad: A powerful, free, and open-source option.
    • Autodesk Eagle: A popular choice for hobbyists and professionals.
  • Image Editing Software: Tools like Photoshop or GIMP are used to clean up scanned images, adjust contrast, and enhance trace visibility before importing them into PCB design software.
  • Specialized Reverse Engineering Tools: Software like Sprint Layout 6.0 is specifically oriented towards PCB reverse engineering, allowing you to import images and draw over them.

  🚀 Advanced & Professional Tools

  For complex boards, these tools are often necessary.

  • X-ray & 3D CT Scanning: Used to non-destructively image the internal layers of multi-layer PCBs. This is essential for boards with 4 or more layers.
  • Automated PCB Cloning Machines: Specialized equipment that can automate the scanning and replication process.
  • Oscilloscopes & Logic Analyzers: Used for in-depth signal analysis and functional testing of the cloned board.

  ⚖️ A Note on Legality

  PCB cloning, or reverse engineering, exists in a legal gray area. It is generally considered acceptable for purposes like repairing obsolete equipment (Right to Repair), education and research, or achieving interoperability. However, it can be illegal if it infringes on patents or copyrights, especially when used for unauthorized commercial duplication or creating counterfeit products. Always consider the legal and ethical implications before starting a PCB cloning project.