More knowleage about Rigid-flex PCB
What is Rigid-flex PCB?
Rigid-flex PCBs are boards using a combination of flexible and rigid
board technologies in an application.
Most rigid flex boards consist of multiple layers of flexible circuit substrates attached to one or more rigid boards externally and/or internally, depending upon the design of the application.
The flexible substrates are designed to be in a constant state of flex and are usually formed into the flexed curve during manufacturing or installation.
By being able to design in three dimensions rigid flex designers can twist,
fold and roll the flexible board substrates to achieve their desired shape for the final application’s package.
Because of a strong rigid flex PCB manufacturing technical, can provide our customers with rigid flex combination boards with a great variety of technologies, from complex multi-layer rigid flex for commercial applications to high reliability mil-spec printed circuit boards.
Advantage of Rigid-Flex PCBs?
1. Space saving
Rigid-flex PCBs are flexibility to manufacture the board to fit into the device, rather
than making a device considering the specifications of the board.
Nowadays, electronic devices from small remote controllers to highly precise radar systems
are designed to be compact, lightweight, and flexible.
Rigid-flex PCBs are contributing largely to meet these criteria.
2.Moneny saving
There is pretty less number of inter connections in the case of rigid-flex PCBs.
Moreover, they are constructed without utilizing solder joints or connectors.
Also,the assembly of the rigid-flex PCBs doesn’t require more of the materials. Therefore
the manufacturing, as well as the cost of procuring material, is drastically reduced.
3.Mechanical Stability
The interchanging layers of circuits form a strong foundation.
he rigid boards provide stability, while flexible boards provide the flexibility required
for installation in small spaces.
Rigid-flex PCBs could helps to reduce the number of connector components in an
application.
It is make the electronic systems more stable.
4. Security
Other common benefits include flexible design options, high circuit board density,
high heat dissipation, and excellent resistance to chemicals, radiation, etc.
The lack of connectors and connecting cables accomplishes several things:
Improves the ability of the circuit to transmit signals without loss,
Accommodates controlled impedance,
Eliminates connection problems such as cold joints,
Reduces weight, frees space for other components.
All of those are ensure the Rigid-flex PCBs more security than other common rigid PCBs.
Rigid-Flex PCBs Applications
Reduced manufacturing cost as fewer parts are needed for the entire assembly.
Extreme reliability due to the assembly with minimal number of wires,
cables, plug-in connections, and solder joints.
Occupy less space when compared to traditional boards.
Due to all these reasons, rigid-flex PCBs are commonly used in the assembly of several
kinds of electronic systems in various industries.
1.Industries Served
Rigid-flex PCBs applications are myriad.
They are used in small consumer products like
phones, and multimedia players to sophisticated military/avionics systems.
2.Medical device
Pacemakers, cochlear implants, handheld monitors, imaging equipment, drug delivery
systems, wireless controllers, among others.
3.Military
Pacemakers, cochlear implants, handheld monitors, imaging equipment, drug delivery
systems, wireless controllers, among others.
4. Aerospace
Radar equipment, GPS, radio communication systems, control tower systems, sensors, noise
and vibration testing systems, motion sensors, environmental and climatic test chambers.
5.Telecommunication
Base stations, handheld units, communication satellites, wireless communication systems,
signal processing systems, transmission media, routers and servers, online signal
expansion systems and so on.
5.Telecommunication
Base stations, handheld units, communication satellites, wireless communication systems,
signal processing systems, transmission media, routers and servers, online signal
expansion systems and so on.
6. Automotive
Electronic control module, transmission controls, LCD displays, comfort control units, air
conditioning systems, music systems, traction control systems, entertainment systems, and
navigation systems.
7. Manufacturing/Industrial
Test equipment, electrical switches, industrial automation systems, control panels,
industrial air conditioners, and CCTV surveillance systems.
8. Consumer Appliances
Oven, TV remote controllers, washing systems, lighting systems, solar power systems, UV
water purifiers, electronic irons, among others.
The famous brand Rigid-flex PCB customers
Western Digital Honeywell
Andwin Circuits Co.,Limited
Please send email: sales@andwinpcb.com ( priority ) with your PCB file ( Gerber or DXF PDF etc ) to us,
Our teams will quote for you as soon as possible.
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