Flexible Printed Circuit Boards
Flexible Printed Circuit Boards
What are flexible PCBs?
Flexible printed circuit boards can bend through 360 degrees which means they can fit into tight spaces, allowing for more compact devices. They are used in the aerospace, medical and military sectors, amongst others.
Since flexible printed circuit boards can be bent, twisted and folded into any shape they can be used in a three-dimensional packing scheme.
They are suited to medical devices such as:
- Pacemakers.
- Defibrillators.
- Cochlear implants.
- Ultrasound probes.
- Blood glucose monitors.
Other applications include:
- Satellites.
- Barcode devices.
- Cameras.
- Gaming systems.
- Printers.
- Computer hard drives.
We can deliver high quality 1-8 layer flexible PCBs from 5 working days.
Features of flexible PCBs
Space Saving
Flexible printed circuit boards can be bent to fit the contours of the equipment they are being fitted to so deliver significant space-saving properties.
Reliable
Due to the high quality manufacturing process, flexible PCBs offer considerable durability as they replace hand-wired, hand-soldered connections.
More Design Options
Designers have substantially more freedom when utilising flexible printed circuit boards. They can locate parts without the space restrictions imposed by rigid board arrangements.
Lightweight
If weight is a consideration then flexible PCBs are perfect due to their featherlight finish. This makes them ideal for applications such as wearable devices, pacemakers and nanosatellites.
Flexible PCB technical specification
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Layers
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1 to 8
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Maximum panel size
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500mm x 1200mm
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Materials
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Polyimide
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Maximum copper thickness
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2oz
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Minimum hole size
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0.20mm
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Stiffeners
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Polyimide, Rigid FR4, Steel
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Thermabond Adhesive
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Thermosetting Adhesive: 3M High Adhesion Tape
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Minimum width spacing
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3Mil
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