China Electronics Sourcing Glossary and Terms
1 resources tagged with "Electronics Terms"
Chinese factory communication is full of jargon that buyers misread at their peril: MOQ, T/T deposit, DFM, AQL, EXW vs FOB, and certification acronyms like CE, FCC, and RoHS all carry money and risk. A buyer who confuses FOB with EXW can get surprised by several hundred dollars in domestic freight and port handling on a single shipment. Knowing the vocabulary is the difference between a clean quote and a renegotiation after the deposit is paid.
Electronics terms span product categories, factory and production jargon, certifications, and shipping incoterms. The common pitfall is assuming a term means the same thing your supplier assumes; always confirm definitions in writing before the order, especially around MOQ, lead time, and what a quoted price includes.
Guides (1)
FAQ
What does MOQ mean and is it negotiable?
MOQ is Minimum Order Quantity, the smallest batch a factory will produce. It is often negotiable for stock items but firm for custom PCBA where the factory must order components in reels; expect to pay a premium or accept a longer lead time for sub-MOQ runs.
What is the difference between FOB and EXW pricing?
EXW (Ex Works) means you pay everything from the factory door onward, including inland trucking and export clearance. FOB includes delivery to the port and loading onto the vessel. FOB is usually safer for first-time buyers because the supplier handles export logistics.
Related Topics
Have a sourcing project in mind?
Tell us what you need. We respond within 24 hours, including weekends.