Turnkey PCB assembly · Full-service PCBA
Turnkey PCB Assembly: Files In, Tested Boards Out
One purchase order covers fabrication, component sourcing from authorized distributors, SMT and through-hole assembly, inspection and test. You send files and a BOM; we deliver finished assemblies.
- Minimum order
- 1 pc
- Smallest passive
- 01005
- Inspection
- SPI·AOI·X-ray
- BOM & DFM review
- Free
What is turnkey PCB assembly
One supplier, one PO, one schedule.
Turnkey PCB assembly is a full-service model in which the manufacturer fabricates the bare PCB, sources every component, assembles, inspects and tests the boards. The customer supplies only design files and a BOM, and receives finished, tested assemblies on a single purchase order.
Turnkey removes the work of coordinating a board house, distributors and an assembler, and the delays when one of them slips. Fabrication runs in parallel with procurement, so components and boards meet at the line on the same day.
AstroPCB fabricates the boards itself, so the surface finish, via-in-pad and panel design are aligned with your component package from the start.
Scope
What turnkey PCB assembly includes.
- Bare-board fabrication: HDI, rigid-flex, RF, multilayer
- Component procurement from authorized and franchised distributors
- Lot traceability to manufacturer date code and distributor invoice
- Stencil fabrication and solder paste inspection
- SMT placement and reflow, through-hole, wave or selective soldering
- AOI, X-ray, first-article inspection
- ICT, flying probe or functional test per your procedure
- Conformal coating, cleaning and ESD packing on request
Sourcing models
Full turnkey, partial turnkey or consigned.
| Model | Who sources parts | Best when |
|---|---|---|
| Full turnkey | AstroPCB sources everything | Large BOMs, prototypes and pilots, or teams that want one PO |
| Partial turnkey | You supply key ICs or custom parts; we source the rest | You hold stock or pricing on high-value parts |
| Consigned | You supply all components | You control procurement and have parts on hand |
BOM review
BOM review before the build, not after.
Before quoting, our component engineers check every line for availability, lead time, lifecycle status and package. You receive a priced, sourced BOM with risk flags for long-lead, end-of-life or allocation parts and suggested form-fit-function alternates for approval. Most turnkey delays are prevented here.
- Stock and lead-time check across authorized distributors
- EOL / NRND lifecycle flags
- Alternate suggestions for your approval
- Package and footprint cross-check against the board data
Lead time
Typical turnkey lead time.
| Stage | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| PCB fabrication (in parallel with sourcing) | 5–7 business days |
| Component sourcing | 3–7 business days, depending on availability |
| Assembly, inspection and test | 5–7 business days |
| Total, standard turnkey | About 15–20 business days |
| Quick-turn turnkey (simple, stocked BOM) | About 10–12 business days |
Faster? See quick turn PCB assembly.
Testing and inspection
Testing and inspection in turnkey builds.
Every turnkey board gets visual inspection and AOI, with X-ray for BGA and QFN packages. Optional tests include in-circuit test (ICT) with customer-supplied or AstroPCB-designed fixtures, flying-probe test, functional test to your procedure, boundary scan for JTAG-capable boards and burn-in for reliability-critical products. First-article inspection reports come with every new design.
Test & inspection
Test options for turnkey builds.
Standard
Visual inspection and AOI on every board; X-ray for BGA and QFN packages.
Electrical
Flying probe or in-circuit test (ICT) with customer-supplied or AstroPCB-designed fixtures.
Functional
Functional test, programming, boundary scan and burn-in to your procedure.
FAQ
Turnkey PCB assembly questions.
What does turnkey PCB assembly include?
PCB fabrication, component sourcing from authorized distributors, stencil, SMT and through-hole assembly, AOI and X-ray inspection, optional test and coating, and shipping, all on one order.
How long does turnkey assembly take?
Typically 15–20 business days, with fabrication and sourcing in parallel. Quick-turn turnkey for simple, stocked BOMs is about 10–12 business days.
Where do you source components?
Only from authorized and franchised distributors, with lot traceability to manufacturer date code and distributor invoice.
What happens if a part is out of stock?
We flag shortages and EOL parts at quote stage and propose form-fit-function alternates for your approval, or you can consign that part.
Is there a minimum quantity?
No. Turnkey builds start at 1 piece. See low volume PCB assembly.
Turnkey or consigned: which is cheaper?
Consigned can be cheaper if you already hold parts or pricing. Turnkey saves engineering and logistics time and usually wins for prototypes, pilots and large BOMs.
Ready when your files are
Send your BOM and files for a turnkey quote.
Upload Gerbers, BOM with manufacturer part numbers and centroid data. Every turnkey quote includes a priced, sourced BOM and DFM/DFA review.