Sierra Circuits Manufactures Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for Medical Equipment in the COVID-19 Response

Sierra Circuits Manufactures Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for Medical Equipment in the COVID-19 Response

Sierra Circuits, a leading printed circuit board (PCB) fabricator, has remained operational throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The company's essential status allows it to continue supplying critical components for medical device manufacturers, including Cepheid Inc., a key player in diagnostic technology during the pandemic.

Sierra Circuits' commitment to operation is evident in its participation in industry events, such as sponsoring free lunches at PCB West 2023, despite ongoing pandemic challenges. The company's role in the critical electronics supply chain ensures the delivery of PCBs integral to medical diagnostics and other essential technologies during these challenging times.

The company's operations are facilitated by its essential role in producing PCBs for entities like Cepheid, which develops diagnostic tools such as the SAR-CoV-2 Xpert Xpress test. This test, conducted on site without the need for external lab processing, can detect COVID-19 in just 45 minutes. Up to 80 cartridges of this test can be run simultaneously on Cepheid's GeneXpert systems, which operate 24/7 and have the testing reagents already included in the cartridge.

Sierra Circuits' dedication to health and safety is evident in its hiring of a cleaning crew to continuously clean and disinfect the facilities, and in its adherence to guidance from the Center for Disease Control, World Health Organization, and Sunnyvale's local government.

Amit Bahl, Director of Sales & Marketing at Sierra Circuits, has assured that the company's top priority is the health and safety of its customers and associates. The company continues to provide PCBs to companies like Cepheid for medical equipment and to the military industry for prototypes.

The World Health Organization has reported over 600,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease across 203 countries, with more than 30,000 deaths. Sierra Circuits remains open to support companies fighting the coronavirus, demonstrating its commitment to the healthcare sector and the communities where it lives and works.

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Sierra Circuits' PCBs are essential for medical diagnostics, such as the SAR-CoV-2 Xpert Xpress test developed by Cepheid, aiding in the swift detection of COVID-19. The company's focus on health and wellness extended to its commitment to maintaining a safe environment, hiring a cleaning crew to disinfect the facilities, and following guidelines from health organizations.

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