What "Full Turnkey" Includes
We don't outsource your bare board. Our 5 IPI smart manufacturing bases produce the PCB directly — from FR-4 standard boards to Rogers high-frequency laminates, HDI blind/buried via designs, rigid-flex, and heavy copper boards.
This integration matters: when your board arrives at assembly, our engineers already know its stack-up, impedance targets, and any DFM constraints. No translation loss between suppliers.
Fabrication capabilities included:
- 1 – 56 layers
- Standard to advanced materials (FR-4, Rogers, Polyimide, Teflon, Aluminum)
- HDI with laser micro-vias
- Rigid-flex and flexible circuits
- Heavy copper (up to 20oz)
- 24-hour prototype fabrication
Component Sourcing & Procurement
Sourcing is where turnkey service providers either add value or add risk. Ours adds value.
We source through authorized channels only:
- Digi-Key, Mouser, Arrow, Avnet, Future Electronics
- Manufacturer direct for large volumes
- Pre-screened distributors for specialty components
Anti-counterfeit protocol: Every incoming component batch goes through:
- Certificate of Conformance (CoC) verification
- Visual inspection for packaging and marking
- Parametric testing for passive components
- X-ray for QFP/BGA packages when required
No gray-market parts. No unapproved substitutions without your sign-off.
BOM management:
- Long-lead time identification and advance ordering
- Lifecycle status check (active / NRND / EOL)
- Pin-compatible alternate part proposals with documentation
- Full component traceability maintained through assembly
SMT & Through-Hole Assembly
Our assembly follows the same IPC-A-610 Class 2/3 standards regardless of order volume. Key processes:
- SPI (Solder Paste Inspection): 100% of boards, before placement
- High-precision pick-and-place: ±0.025mm accuracy, 01005 capable
- BGA assembly with full X-ray verification
- Reflow soldering with nitrogen atmosphere option
- Selective/wave soldering for through-hole and mixed-technology boards
- Manual soldering for odd-form or high-mix boards
Testing & Inspection
A finished board isn't finished until it's verified. Our standard turnkey quality package includes:
| Test | Coverage |
|---|
| SPI | 100% paste inspection pre-placement |
| AOI | 100% automated optical inspection post-reflow |
| X-Ray (AXI) | All BGA, LGA, QFN packages |
| ICT | Opens, shorts, component values (where fixturing exists) |
| FCT | Functional test per your test specification |
| IPC-A-610 Final Visual | Class 2 standard; Class 3 available |
If you have a proprietary functional test fixture or test script, we'll integrate it into our line. If not, our engineers can help design a basic boundary-scan or power-on test protocol.
Post-Assembly Services
Full turnkey often extends beyond the board itself:
- Conformal coating: Acrylic, polyurethane, silicone, or epoxy
- Underfill and glob-top: For shock/vibration resistance
- Thermal interface material application
- Cable and wire harness assembly
- Enclosure and box-build integration
- Firmware programming (ISP, JTAG, UART)
- Burn-in and aging test
- Labeling, serialization, and packaging
Full Turnkey vs. Partial Turnkey vs. Consigned: Which Is Right for You?
| Full Turnkey | Partial Turnkey | Consigned |
|---|
| PCB fabrication | ✅ We provide | ✅ We provide | ❌ You provide |
| All components | ✅ We source 100% | ✅ You supply some, we source rest | ❌ You supply all |
| Assembly & test | ✅ We handle | ✅ We handle | ✅ We handle |
| Best for | Simplicity, single vendor | Some proprietary parts | Custom BOM control |
| Lead time | Longest (but predictable) | Medium | Shortest |
| Your effort | Minimal | Low | Moderate |
Recommendation: Full turnkey works best when speed-to-market and supply chain simplicity matter more than per-unit cost optimization. For teams without a dedicated procurement function, it's often the lower-cost option when you factor in staff time.
Full Turnkey PCBA for Prototypes
Full turnkey isn't just for production. We run full turnkey prototype builds starting from 5 pieces.
Why use turnkey for prototypes?
- Eliminates the "I'll just buy parts this one time" BOM scramble
- Consistent components for apples-to-apples hardware comparisons
- Faster iteration: submit design updates, receive boards — no re-sourcing
- Sets up the production supply chain before you need it
Prototype turnkey timeline (typical):
- PCB fabrication: 2–5 business days
- Component procurement: 3–10 business days (most parts from stock)
- Assembly + test: 2–3 business days
- Total: 7–15 business days from order to tested boards at your door
For ultra-fast prototypes with available components, we can compress this to 5–7 business days.
Industries Trusting Kingbrother Turnkey Services
AI Hardware Startups & Scale-ups From first-generation prototype to first production run, AI hardware teams rely on our turnkey service to move fast without building a procurement team. We understand GPU module assembly, high-speed memory stacks, and complex backplane builds.
Automotive Tier 2 Suppliers IATF 16949 process discipline, AEC-Q100 component sourcing, and Class 3 assembly quality for ECUs, ADAS systems, and EV power electronics.
Medical Device Manufacturers ISO 13485 certified turnkey assembly with full lot traceability, FDA QSR 820 documentation support, and biocompatible material handling.
Industrial Equipment OEMs Conformal-coated, ruggedized boards for factory environments — assembled and tested to withstand vibration, humidity, and wide temperature cycles.
Defense & Aerospace (Commercial Grade) High-reliability assembly with AS9100-aligned process controls, 100% X-ray inspection, and extended traceability documentation.
The Kingbrother Turnkey Advantage
Vertical integration. PCB fabrication and PCBA assembly under one roof means no inter-supplier delays, no finger-pointing when something goes wrong, and no quality gap between the board and the assembly.
29 years of supply chain intelligence. We've sourced millions of components across thousands of BOMs. We know which parts have counterfeit risk, which distributors are reliable for specialty items, and how to keep your project moving when a component goes on allocation.
Engineering in the loop. Our 6 in-house design centers mean engineers are available for every stage — from DFA review before production to failure analysis if something unexpected appears.
Transparent process. You receive SPI data, AOI reports, X-ray images, and test results for every order. No black-box manufacturing.
Full Turnkey PCBA Capabilities Summary
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| PCB Layers | 1 – 56 layers |
| Min. Component | 01005 |
| BGA Pitch | 0.3mm minimum |
| Placement Accuracy | ±0.025mm |
| IPC Class | Class 2 & Class 3 |
| Inspection | SPI + AOI + X-Ray + FCT |
| Conformal Coating | Acrylic, PU, Silicone, Epoxy |
| Firmware Programming | ISP, JTAG, UART |
| Box Build | Enclosure assembly available |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949 |
| Minimum Prototype Qty | 5 pieces |
| Standard Lead Time | 7–15 business days (turnkey prototype) |
Pricing & Quoting
Full turnkey pricing includes:
- PCB fabrication cost
- Component unit cost + procurement markup
- Assembly NRE (stencil, programming fixture)
- Testing and inspection
- Packaging and shipping
We don't hide costs. Our quotes break down each line item, so you know exactly where your money is going and where to optimize as you scale.
Upload your Gerber files, BOM (Excel or CSV), and assembly drawing. Tell us your target quantity and delivery date. We'll come back with a detailed quote and DFA feedback.