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PCB Assembly Services | Prototype & Turnkey PCB Assembly | AdvancedPCB

PCB Assembly

Prototype Through Low-Volume Production

AdvancedPCB provides full turnkey PCB assembly services from prototype through low-volume production. By integrating PCB fabrication, component sourcing, and assembly under one U.S.-based operation, we reduce handoffs, accelerate builds, and give engineering teams a single accountable partner from bare board to finished product.

When fabrication and assembly are aligned from the start, programs move faster and risk decreases.

PCB Assembly Built for Speed and Accountability

PCB assembly performs best when sourcing, fabrication, and placement are tightly coordinated. With our full turnkey PCB assembly services, we manage:

  • PCB fabrication
  • Component procurement
  • SMT and through-hole assembly
  • Inspection and testing
  • Under one controlled process.

This hassle-free approach minimizes supply chain friction, reduces revision cycles, and shortens overall lead times.

Multiple Assembly Service Options for Flexibility

Full Turnkey (Recommended)

We manage boards, components, and assembly. One supplier. One accountable process.

Partial Turnkey

You supply selected materials while we procure the remainder and complete assembly.

Consignment

You provide all boards and components; we perform precision assembly.

For most prototype PCB assembly programs, full turnkey provides the fastest and most predictable path from design release to finished assembly.

PCB Assembly Capabilities

Get your board back quickly, with no minimum order quantities.

Our SMT assembly lines are optimized to get your designs to market as fast as possible. We’ve turned schematics into designs, pcbs and completed assemblies in a few days!

Quick-Turn AssemblyComplex Component SupportAdvanced Assembly Processes
  • 3, 5, and 10-day turns
  • Single- and double-sided SMT
  • Through-hole and mixed-technology builds
  • Leaded and lead-free processing
  • Box build and system integration
  • Passives down to 0201
  • Fine pitch placement (min. .04 mils)
  • BGA, µBGA, VFBGA
  • QFP, TQFP, LGA, CSP
  • Flip-chip and advanced microelectronic components
  • Package-on-package (POP)
  • Selective solder
  • Jet paste printing
  • Underfill
  • Conformal coating
  • Press fits
  • Fencing and shield installation
  • BGA repair and reball

We support panelized builds up to 34" x 20", with smaller board sizes down to .25" x .25".

Inspection, Testing & Quality Control

Quality control is embedded throughout our PCB assembly process to ensure reliability from first article through repeat builds.

Inspection and Testing Capabilities
  • Visual inspection
  • In-line AOI
  • 3D BGA X-RAY
  • Flying Probe
  • Ionic contamination testing
  • Functional testing

These standards support high-reliability and regulated industry applications requiring documented process control and traceability.

Certifications and Industry Standards
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • AS9100D
  • ITAR Registered
  • CMMC Level 2
  • RoHS Compliant
  • IPC-A-610H
  • J-STD-001 Class 3
  • IPC Class II and Class III

One Partner from Bare Boards to Finished Assembly

When PCB fabrication and assembly are managed within the same organization, engineering teams gain:

  • Early DFM and DFMA alignment
  • Stackup and stencil strategy coordination
  • Fewer documentation transfers
  • Faster design changes
  • Reduced communication gaps

Instead of coordinating multiple suppliers, your team works with one accountable partner throughout the build cycle. This integration is especially valuable in prototype PCB assembly programs where design iterations are common and timing is critical.

For kitted/consigned orders, how do you want to receive the parts?

We need parts individually packaged and labeled with BOM line item number and either customer part number or manufacturer's part number, as well as an inventory list of components in the kit, indicating manufacturer's part number and quantity in kit. If SMT parts are not on reel, parts should be on continuous tape with a leader of no less than 6" to account for machine attrition and potential scrap.

What data do you need for a turnkey PCB Assembly order?

We need your Bill of Materials (BOM) and Component Placement List (CPL). We are also able to accept many forms of CAD data, and ODB data upon data review.

What do you do with unused parts?

We return all unused parts to the customer whether kitted/consigned or turnkey.

How do you determine turn-time?

Assembly turn-time begins immediately after the PCB turn-time and when all parts and information received are complete. If consigned kits and documentation is incomplete, assembly turn-time begins when all necessary assembly information is complete and on hand. Any delays due to CAM Hold and/or technical issues will impact turn-times.

What are your requirements for arrays or panelized formats?

PCB’s are required to have a format with breakaway rails of 0.5” on at least 2 opposing sides. If rails are not present we can build individual boards provided the following criteria is met: 1-up PCB size is 2”x2” (51mmx51mm) or greater, each 1-up PCB must have fiducials, fiducials must be a minimum of 0.118” (3.0 mm) from the edge of the PCB, no component can be closer than 0.196” (5.0mm) from the edge of the PCB.