Manufacture of electronic components and boards

NACE v2.1 Code: C26.1

About manufacture of electronic components and boards

NACE code 26.1, 'Manufacture of electronic components and boards', represents a critical industry within the broader electronics and technology sector. This industry is responsible for producing the fundamental building blocks that enable the development of a wide range of electronic devices, from smartphones and computers to industrial automation equipment and medical devices. As a key supplier to many other industries, the manufacture of electronic components and boards plays a vital role in driving innovation, productivity, and technological advancement across the global economy.

Production process

The production of electronic components and boards typically involves a series of specialized manufacturing processes. This includes the fabrication of semiconductor devices, the assembly of printed circuit boards, and the integration of various electronic parts and modules. Advanced techniques such as surface mount technology, automated optical inspection, and robotic assembly are commonly employed to ensure precision, efficiency, and quality control throughout the production cycle.

Production inputs

The manufacture of electronic components and boards requires a diverse range of inputs, including raw materials such as silicon, copper, and various metals and plastics. Additionally, this industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, including semiconductor fabrication tools, pick-and-place machines, and testing and inspection systems. Skilled labor, with expertise in areas like electronics engineering, materials science, and process automation, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the electronic components and boards manufacturing industry are the various electronic components, modules, and assemblies that are then consumed by a wide range of other industries. These include 26.2 Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment, 26.3 Manufacture of communication equipment, 26.4 Manufacture of consumer electronics, and 27.1 Manufacture of electric motors, generators, transformers and electricity distribution and control apparatus, among others. The electronic components and boards produced by this industry are essential building blocks for the modern digital economy.

Revisions to 26.1

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 26.1. The most recent 1 version of this code (26.1) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 26.1.

Family tree for manufacture of electronic components and boards

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/26'>26: Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/26/1'>26.1: Manufacture of electronic components and boards</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/26/2'>26.2: Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/26/3'>26.3: Manufacture of communication equipment</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/26/4'>26.4: Manufacture of consumer electronics</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/26/5'>26.5: Manufacture of measuring testing instruments, clocks and watches</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/26/6'>26.6: Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/26/7'>26.7: Manufacture of optical instruments, magnetic and optical media and photographic equipment</a>"]

    C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/26/11'>26.11: Manufacture of electronic components</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/26/12'>26.12: Manufacture of loaded electronic boards</a>"]


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