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OEM RFQ Checklist — How to Request a Datasheet or Quote

Most parts are built to your project, so there is no single datasheet to download. A short RFQ is the fastest way to the right datasheet, drawing pack and quote — here is what to include.

Why a structured RFQ beats a spec-sheet download

Youlai's products — NBX power distribution boxes, EBX control modules, switch panels, sensors, instrument clusters and HUDs — are configured to each vehicle program: circuit count, sealing class, CAN / J1939 network, connector family and firmware all change per customer. That is why we work from your requirements — the six groups below are what our engineering team uses to pick the closest base model, separate what is standard from a modification, and prepare the datasheet, 2D/3D drawing pack and quote.

How a request becomes a quote

  1. 1

    You send requirements

    The checklist or template below — as much as you know so far.

  2. 2

    We match a base model

    Engineering picks the closest platform and flags what needs modifying.

  3. 3

    Datasheet & drawings

    Datasheet plus 2D dimensional and, where needed, 3D STEP drawings.

  4. 4

    Quote & samples

    Pricing to your volume, sample lead time and the documentation package.

The 6-point RFQ checklist

You do not need every field — but the more of these you can share up front, the more precise the first reply will be.

1

Application & vehicle

  • Vehicle / machine type — heavy truck, bus, excavator, agricultural, trailer, etc.
  • Where it mounts — in-cab, chassis, engine bay, exposed.
  • What it needs to do — the function in one line.
2

Electrical

  • System voltage — 12 V, 24 V, or dual.
  • Total / per-circuit current and number of circuits or channels.
  • Fusing / switching needs — blade fuse, bolt-down, relay, solid-state.
3

Environment & mechanical

  • IP rating — IP65, IP67, or sealed to a specific test.
  • Operating temperature range.
  • Vibration / size / mounting constraints or an envelope drawing.
4

Communication & logic

  • Bus / interface — CAN 2.0 / CAN-FD, J1939, LIN, or hard-wired.
  • Message / DBC or I/O map if you have one.
  • Firmware behaviour or diagnostics (UDS) expected.
5

Connector & interface

  • Connector family — Deutsch DT, TE / AMP, Molex, or your standard.
  • Pin-out / mating harness requirements.
  • Terminal & wire gauge preferences.
6

Program & commercial

  • Annual volume and order cadence.
  • Target markets & compliance — e-Mark, SASO, FCC / DOT.
  • Timeline — samples, SOP date, and documentation needed (PPAP, drawings, test reports).

Copy-paste RFQ template

Fill in the lines that apply and send it however is easiest — WhatsApp, email, or the contact page. Anything you leave blank we will simply ask about.

RFQ template
RFQ — Youlai OEM electronics

- Product / application:
- Vehicle / machine type & mounting:
- System voltage (12 V / 24 V):
- Current & number of circuits / channels:
- IP rating & operating temperature:
- Protocol (CAN / J1939 / LIN / hard-wired):
- Connector family & pin-out:
- Annual volume & target SOP date:
- Target markets / compliance (e-Mark, SASO, FCC):
- Documentation needed (datasheet, drawings, PPAP, test reports):
- Drawings / DBC / reference attached: yes / no

What you get back

  • Datasheet for the closest base model, with the modifications your program needs called out.
  • Drawing pack — 2D dimensional and, where relevant, 3D STEP for packaging and harness routing.
  • Quote against your volume, plus sample lead time and tooling (if any).
  • Documentation package for supplier qualification — IATF 16949, plus IP / EMC test reports and PPAP where the program requires them. See how we manufacture under IATF 16949.

What matters most, by product family

If you are still narrowing down the product, the family pages and buyer guides go deeper. These are the fields that most change the design in each family:

Family Specs that drive the design Start here
Power Distribution Circuit count, per-circuit current, fuse vs relay vs solid-state, IP rating, connector. Power Distribution guide
Smart Control Modules Function (BCM / VCU / PMU / T-BOX), CAN-FD / J1939, I/O count, load ratings, diagnostics. Smart Control Modules guide
Switches & Sensors Key layout, CAN vs LIN vs hard-wired, sensor type & mounting, backlight / HMI. Switches & Sensors guide
Displays & HUD Screen size & format, cluster vs HUD vs CMS mirror, CAN signal map, bracket / envelope. Displays & HUD guide

Send your RFQ

Pick whichever channel suits you — the WhatsApp and email buttons open with the template already filled in, ready for you to complete. We reply within 24 hours (UTC+8).

Common questions

Can I just download a datasheet or drawings?

There is no single public PDF, because the boards are built to each program — a generic sheet would usually describe a variant that is not the one you need. Send the few lines in the checklist above and we can reply with the datasheet for the closest base model, with any modifications your program needs marked on it.

What is the minimum you need before you can quote?

Four things usually get you a usable first quote: the application and vehicle, the system voltage and current, the sealing and temperature the part has to survive, and your annual volume. Everything else in the checklist sharpens the number, but those four are enough to start the conversation.

Do you provide 2D and 3D drawings?

Yes. A 2D dimensional drawing comes with the datasheet, and a 3D STEP model is available where you need it for packaging or harness routing. Full drawing releases are handled during the project rather than posted publicly.

Can you support samples and a specific annual volume?

Sample builds and volume-based pricing are part of a normal program. Tell us your target annual quantity and start-of-production date, and we can come back with sample lead time and pricing matched to that volume.

Are my drawings and specifications kept confidential?

Yes. Drawings, DBC files and requirements you send are treated as confidential and used only to prepare your quote, and we are glad to work under an NDA before you share anything sensitive.

Get in Touch

Talk to Our OEM Project Team

Reply within 24 hours (UTC+8). Send drawings or specifications via WhatsApp or email.

When reaching out, please share with us: target vehicle / machine model, expected annual volume, and key technical requirements (CAN protocol, IP rating, working temperature, connector preference). Drawings welcome.