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Flexible PCB Bending Radius Consideration

What is the bend radius of a flexible circuit board? The bending radius of a Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FPC) refers to the fact that when the FPC is bent, the two sides of its centre line are subjected to different types of stress, pressure on the inside and tension on the outside. The magnitude […]

hdi circuit board

HDI circuit board technology and material challenges

The stacked construction technique of HDI circuit boards allows multiple circuit layers to be interconnected by means of precisely tuned blind and buried vias, which are significantly smaller in diameter than the through-holes found in conventional PCBs. This fine interconnect mechanism not only reduces board size, but also significantly increases routing density, allowing more electronic

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High technology and cost for ELIC PCB

ELIC PCB is one of the HDI products, the full name is every layer interconnection, is the highest end of the HDI products. ELIC boards are commonly stacked for 8 to 14 layers. Any layer interconnection (ALIVH) technology, as the name suggests, is a multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB) can be achieved in any two

circuit board labels

Cirucit board labels and Labelled circuit boards

Circuit board labels are the PCB (Printed Circuit Board, Printed Circuit Board) technology based on the manufacture of high-frequency RFID tags. PCB tags can be divided into a variety of types according to power, size, frequency and other factors, according to the frequency distinction between ultra-high-frequency PCB anti-metal tags, high-frequency PCB anti-metal tags and so

pcb panel size

Common pcb panel sizes (which can be considered industry standards) include: 24” x 18”, 12” x 18”, and 24” x 9”. Note that these panels have 0.5” margins on all sides and 0.1” space between the individual boards that make them up. It is also worth noting that the 24 x 18” panel is the

pcb layout rules

PCB layout rules and guidance

When designing a printed circuit board (PCB), following basic pcb layout rules is essential to ensure the functionality and performance of the circuit. The basic rules of PCB layout:1.According to the layout strategy of ‘major priority, complexity first’, i.e., the key unit circuits and core components should be arranged first.2.In the layout process, should refer

pcb edge plating

PCB Edge Plating Technology

PCB side plating, also known as pcb edge plating, is a copper plating that is applied from the top to the bottom surface of the board and along (at least) one of the peripheral edges. PCB edge plating is the process of allowing a metallised layer to extend up to the edge of the board

circuit card assembly testing

Importance of circuit card assembly testing

In the production process of electronic products, circuit card assembly testing is a crucial step, which is directly related to the performance and reliability of the product. Circuit card, as a carrier connecting various electronic components, the quality of its assembly directly affects the function of the whole system to achieve. Therefore, a reasonable assembly

pcb coating material

pcb coating material

What is pcb coating material?PCB coating is a thin, polymer film (about 12-200 microns) applied to the populated board. It provides electrical insulation and protects the board from external components or the adverse conditions of the environment in which it is used. Harsh factors include (but are not limited to) the following: Benefits of Conformal

custom pcb cost per unit

Custom pcb cost per unit impact factors

In modern electronic equipment manufacturing, the cost of printed circuit boards (PCBs) represents a significant portion of the total product cost. The custom pcb cost per unit fluctuates due to diverse market demands and technological developments. This article will analyse in detail the main factors affecting the custom pcb cost per unit. 1.Material CostThe material

flex pcb impedance calculator

Flex PCB Impedance Calculator

Flexible printed circuit board (Flexible PCB) has become one of the core components of contemporary electronic devices with its lightness and bendability. Flexible PCB is suitable for smart wearable devices, mobile devices, medical instruments and other fields, and has strong application prospects. However, due to the differences in structure and material properties, the impedance control

circuit card assembly

Circuit Card Assembly Manufacturing Process

Circuit card assembly (CCA) is thin, flat board of dielectric material with conductive paths or tracks etched on their surface. In order to automate the production of CCAs, surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole assembly machines are often used. Those responsible for the layout design and assembly of this form of manufacturing must have extensive

insulate metal substrate

Insulate Metal Substrate Design and Manufacturing

Insulate Metal Substrate, as a type of computer motherboard, aims to improve thermal efficiency and mechanical strength by applying metallisation to a thick substrate. It is also known as aluminium substrate, aluminium cladding or metal clad PCB (MC PCB), and even thermally conductive PCB (in fact, all PCBs are thermally conductive). Compared to the regular

Future Trends of Glass Epoxy PCBs

Future Trends of Glass Epoxy PCBs

Concept of Glass Epoxy PCB Glass epoxy PCB is a common printed circuit board material, made of glass fiber cloth and epoxy resin combination. Epoxy resin as a hard and excellent electrical insulation resin material, combined with glass fiber, can significantly improve the strength, heat resistance and stability of the PCB. In conventional PCB materials,

insulate metal substrate

Innovative applications for insulate metal substrate

Insulate metal substrates are made using a unique insulating material that presses the copper foil of the circuit board to the metal substrate. The metal substrate is specially treated to increase adhesion and resilience, which allows the board to withstand the mechanical and thermal stresses of many applications. The insulating material is a special blend

Glass Substrate in Semiconductor

Role of Glass Substrate in Semiconductor

Semiconductor base material is an indispensable component in the development of contemporary advanced manufacturing, which is widely used in the production of various electronic devices such as transistors, light-emitting diodes and solar cells. In the manufacturing process of semiconductor products, selecting the right substrate is a crucial part of the process, as the quality of

pcb board etching

PCB Board Etching Technology Overview

PCB board to be retained on the part of the copper foil pre-plated layer of lead and tin resist layer, and then chemically corrode off the rest of the copper foil, known as etching. So, what are the types of PCB board etching and commonly used etching agents? 1.Types of etching graphic plating method: etching

Optimizing PCB RF Shielding for Better Performance

Optimizing PCB RF Shielding for Better Performance

With the continuous development of electronic technology, especially the rapid growth of 5G communication, Internet of Things (IoT), smart devices and other fields, the radio frequency (RF) performance of electronic devices has become more and more important. In this process, PCB RF shielding technology came into being and became one of the key technologies that

dry film pcb

dry film pcb

Dry film pcb is a photosensitive polymer film, usually composed of polyester support film, photoresist layer and protective film. In the PCB manufacturing process, through the exposure and development steps, the dry film can form a precise conductive pattern. Dry film is an important consumable for making dry film PCB and is widely used in

printed circuit board switches

Printed Circuit Board Switches Selection

The printed circuit board switches are the components used to control the switching state of a circuit, also known as a switching circuit board or switch board. It usually consists of one or more triggers and controllers, and is used in circuits to control the on/off state of the circuit, thus acting as a switch

ceramic pcb materials

Types and properties of ceramic pcb materials

Ceramic pcb materials, with their excellent physical and chemical properties, are increasingly being used in electronics, aerospace, medical and energy applications. In this paper, we will discuss the properties of ceramic pcb materials, their preparation process and their wide range of applications. Currently, commonly used ceramic substrate materials for electronic packaging include alumina (Al2O3), aluminium

water temp pcb

Advantages and applications of water temp pcb

A water temp pcb is a circuit assembly specifically designed to monitor and control the temperature of water. Its core function is to ensure that various water-related systems operate efficiently and safely within a set temperature range. Such circuit boards typically contain several key components to enable precise management and regulation of water temperature. ComponentsTemperature

solder beads

Causes and countermeasures of solder beads

Solder beads refer to the small spherical or dotted solder that appears on the pads or on the metal layer on the backside after SMT circuit board assembly. The diameter of the bead is roughly between 0.2mm and 0.4mm, but there are also more than this range, mainly concentrated around the chip resistive components. The

flex pcb production

flex pcb production

Flex pcb production starts with designing the circuit board structure and layout. A flexible circuit board is a printed circuit board that is designed to be flexible and bendable. Unlike traditional rigid circuit boards, flexible circuit boards are made of thin, flexible materials such as polyimide or polyester film. These materials allow the circuit board

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