Rigid-Flex PCB Specialist – PCBTok

Have you ever wondered how we make our high-grade Rigid-Flex PCB in Shenzhen?

  • We always follow global regulatory requirements.
  • Compliant with ISO 1400:2015 and ISO 9001:2015.
  • 100% guarantee of on-time delivery
  • If you require a Work-in-Progress Report, we can provide it.
  • The finest Rigid-Flex PCB materials for you.
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High-Value Rigid-Flex PCB Products

We always determine your needed PCB thickness and PCB materials to protect the value of all your Rigid-Flex PCB goods.

Trust us to give you the parts and components you need.

We are uncompromising when it comes to product testing.

We rigorously follow international standards for PCB production.

PCBTok’s wide production capabilities enable it to provide the most competitive price for your Rigid-Flex PCB requirements. We show you the products on this page.

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Flexible PCB By Feature

Multilayer Rigid-Flex PCB

Multilayer Rigid-Flex PCBs are becoming increasingly important in commercial applications. This is due to the efficiency of Coverlay Multilayer Flex PCBs, Teflon Rigid-Flex PCBs, and Polyimide Flex.

HDI Rigid-Flex PCB

The various copper layer on PCBTok’s HDI PCBs has been carefully surfacing treated, extending the layer’s life. This is especially important for all HDI PCBs like the HDI Rigid-Flex PCB.

High-Speed Rigid-Flex PCB

We can easily create High-Speed Rigid-Flex PCBs with up to 40 layers. To facilitate various connections and interconnects in the designed device, we may employ PTH or SMT for component mounting.

High Tg Rigid-Flex PCB

PCBTok’s High TG Rigid-Flex PCB is the solution if the OEM item demands intricate electronic wiring. Shengyi/Rogers can be used for these types of boards because they need to dissipate heat efficiently.

High-Frequency Rigid-Flex PCB

The High Frequency Rigid-Flex PCB provides quicker signal flow by working at frequencies ranging from 500MHz to 2GHz, which is common nowadays.

Mobile Rigid-Flex PCB

Smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices can have attachments on Mobile Rigid-Flex PCBs. This PCB will most likely have fine PCB Pitch. It is required for the device’s primary applications.

Rigid-Flex PCB By Copper Thickness (6)

  • 1 oz Rigid-Flex PCB

    The thickness of copper on most PCBs is measured in ounces (oz). When PCB designers establish that the device’s capacity is normal, they choose the 1 oz Rigid-Flex PCB. It is a normal kind of PCB.

  • 2 oz Rigid-Flex PCB

    Different types of adhesives, such as polyimide (high TG) or polyester adhesive, can be used for 2 oz Rigid-Flex PCB. However, most designs use epoxy-based solutions to attach the Rigid-flex PCB together.

  • 3 oz Rigid-Flex PCB

    Thermal performance can be improved when components are surface treated with ENIG. Consider that when using a hefty copper PCB like the 3 oz Rigid-Flex PCB, it must be kept safe.

  • 4 oz Rigid-Flex PCB

    With a Flex component, we build the heavier 4 oz Rigid-Flex PCB. Gold and silver are among the surface treatments we use. We do this to prevent copper conductor oxidation while maintaining board solderability.

  • 6 oz Rigid-Flex PCB

    For a variety of reasons, people are drawn to use heavy-duty 6 oz Rigid-Flex PCB. It is used in heavy industrial applications such as mining and power generating. But so do telecommunications and space missions.

  • Customized Rigid-Flex PCB

    There is a configurable copper thickness with Flex component (Customized Rigid-Flex PCB) option. A variety of metal core materials, including as ceramic and aluminum, can be used. We want you to be satisfied.

Rigid-Flex PCB By Color (6)

  • Green Rigid-Flex PCB

    If you buy Green Rigid-Flex PCB and other PCB stack-up orders from PCBTok, you will get excellent heat resistance and consistent performance. Altium PCB, complete with CAD designs and schematics, can be used.

  • Yellow Rigid-Flex PCB

    Rigid-Flex PCB is mostly yellow in color, which is why customers often refer to Yellow Rigid-Flex PCB when ordering from PCBTok. The hue of the coverlay is frequently the cause of yellow flex’s tint.

  • Blue Rigid-Flex PCB

    Our good Blue Rigid-Flex PCBs are dependable for medical PCB materials since they have low defects. We have high-end rigid-flex PCB in stock, including ones with a High Tg, High Speed substrate.

  • Black Rigid-Flex PCB

    The Black Rigid-Flex PCB has a stunning appearance. The LPI approach, which is a more complex method because the mask encloses both sides of the PCB, can be used. This ensures your protection.

  • Orange Rigid-Flex PCB

    Some clients choose the Orange Rigid-Flex PCB because they seek a more contrasted aesthetic. Despite the fact that most consumers prefer green solder masks, orange is a unique hue. We can accommodate it.

  • White Rigid-Flex PCB

    The Rigid and Flex components of a White Rigid-Flex PCB can be made distinctly. Some people utilize Taiflex or Dupont for the flex component. The rigid component is commonly made of FR4 or FR5 material.

Rigid-Flex PCB Benefits

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No Language Barrier

PCBTok can offer different language support, so you don’t worry about communication, no matter where you are from or which position you are in.

Production Efficiency
Production Efficiency

PCBTok can build your PCB prototypes quickly. We also provide 24 hour production for quick-turn PCBs at our facility.

Fast Delivery
Fast Delivery

We often ship goods by international forwarders such as UPS, DHL, and FedEx. If they are urgent, we use priority express service.

Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance

PCBTok has passed ISO9001 and 14001, and also has USA and Canada UL certifications. We strictly follow IPC class 2 or class 3 standards for our products.

How Is PCBTok Rigid-Flex PCB a Good Product?

Rigid-Flex PCB is currently required due to the versatility of applications. We have excellent choices for you because:

  • PCB stack-up choices range from 2, 3 to 40 layers, even for Multilayer Flex PCB.
  • We even manufacture 3 Layer PCBs.
  • Any customized PCB or Prototype Rigid-Flex accepted
  • High-current, high-power requirements are easily met.
  • Environmental Safety is secured as we comply with global eco standards.
How Is PCBTok Rigid-Flex PCB a Good Product
Rigid-Flex PCB Applications

Rigid-Flex PCB Applications

What are the applications that take advantage of Rigid-Flex PCBs?

The real response is that this device can outfit a variety of modern applications.

Customers choose from the military sector, outer space industry, and heavy power industry for us.

Rigid-Flex PCBs are popular in medical devices such as CT scans, those used in nonclinical environments, and health monitoring.

For sure, you can count on us to produce world-class products for you, as we are PCB experts since 2008.

Rigid-Flex PCB Quality Testing

In our facility, Flexible-Rigid PCB products are subjected to stringent quality control procedures. Rigid-Flex PCB Quality Testing processes are at the heart of this. We are capable of:

  • Fixture Test
  • Impedance Test
  • In-Circuit Testing
  • Microscope or Micro-section analysis
  • As well as AOI and Functional testing
Rigid-Flex PCB Quality Testing

Choose a Renown Rigid-Flex PCB Maker

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Call PCBTok today for any PCB assembly component you require!

We have the full advantages of a world-class Rigid-Flex PCB without the steep price.

We are like no other because we put our customers first.

We strive to build positive client relationships by keeping our promises to you.

In fact, before you make your first major order, you can request a free sample.

Give PCBTok Rigid-Flex PCB a try!

Rigid-Flex PCB Fabrication

Advanced Materials Rigid-flex pcb

In terms of Rigid-Flex PCB components, we are considering giving you Advanced Materials alternatives.

We can utilize a variety of materials for the rigid component, such as Taconic and Arlon, although most customers will prefer Rogers goods.

Rogers 4350B, and 4003C, are just two examples.

Polyimide is commonly used for the Flex portion because it can resist high temperatures of up to 250 degrees Celsius.

You can rely on us to work ethically and provide you with the quality PCB that you deserve.

Rigid-Flex Manufacture Process

PCBTok has been fabricating PCBs and associated products for over 12 years.

We are professionals in Rigid-Flex PCB design, prototype, and bulk manufacture.

We can easily produce multilayer PCBs using advanced aluminum, Teflon, and ceramic materials.

We use the right layering process for producing Multilayer PCBs. The PCB Core, Substrate Layer, Copper Layer, and soldermask Layer are all created in accordance with standard procedures.

OEM & ODM Rigid-Flex PCB Applications

rigid-flex pcb for communication application

Electronic processors, transmissors, HTTP servers, routers, and other communication devices use Rigid-Flex PCBs.

Rigid-Flex PCB for Medical Equipment

Rigid-Flex PCB for Medical Equipment is favored because it fits into the machine’s specific size. Sterilizers, EKG machines, endoscopic devices, and other medical devices require particular shapes.

Rigid-Flex PCB for Power Application

Some Rigid-Flex PCB solutions are referred to as optimal power application solutions due to their effectiveness with heat control, especially if the Flex component is made with High Tg Polyimide.

Rigid-Flex PCB for Automotive Application

Rigid-Flex PCB for Automotive Applications is available for both electric and internal combustion engines. But we also make customized vehicles, including those used in commercial logistics.

Rigid-Flex PCB for Consumer Goods

Most 5G, Bluetooth, Wifi, and related devices are covered. Consumer Goods Rigid-Flex PCBs focus on home and personal use.

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PCBTok Is Your Rigid-Flex PCB Supplier Extraordinaire

We are a top PCB manufacturer in China.

We can sustain your project with a selection of Rigid-Flex Substrate PCBs.

Rigid-Flex PCB Production Details As Following Up

NO Item Technical Specification
Standard Advanced
1 Layer Count 1-20 layers 22-40 layer
2 Base Material KB、Shengyi、ShengyiSF305、FR408、FR408HR、IS410、FR406、GETEK、370HR、IT180A、Rogers4350、Rogers400、PTFE Laminates(Rogers series、Taconic series、Arlon series、Nelco series)、Rogers/Taconic/Arlon/Nelco laminate with FR-4 material(including partial Ro4350B hybrid laminating with FR-4)
3 PCB Type Rigid PCB/FPC/Flex-Rigid Backplane、HDI、High multi-layer blind&buried PCB、Embedded Capacitance、Embedded resistance board 、Heavy copper power PCB、Backdrill.
4 Lamination type Blind&buried via type Mechanical blind&burried vias with less than 3 times laminating Mechanical blind&burried vias with less than 2 times laminating
HDI PCB 1+n+1,1+1+n+1+1,2+n+2,3+n+3(n buried vias≤0.3mm),Laser blind via can be filling plating 1+n+1,1+1+n+1+1,2+n+2,3+n+3(n buried vias≤0.3mm),Laser blind via can be filling plating
5 Finished Board Thickness 0.2-3.2mm 3.4-7mm
6 Minimum Core Thickness 0.15mm(6mil) 0.1mm(4mil)
7 Copper Thickness Min. 1/2 OZ, Max. 4 OZ Min. 1/3 OZ, Max. 10 OZ
8 PTH Wall 20um(0.8mil) 25um(1mil)
9 Maximum Board Size 500*600mm(19”*23”) 1100*500mm(43”*19”)
10 Hole Min laser drilling size 4mil 4mil
Max laser drilling size 6mil 6mil
Max aspect ratio for Hole plate 10:1(hole diameter>8mil) 20:1
Max aspect ratio for laser via filling plating 0.9:1(Depth included copper thickness) 1:1(Depth included copper thickness)
Max aspect ratio for mechanical depth-
control drilling board(Blind hole drilling depth/blind hole size)
0.8:1(drilling tool size≥10mil) 1.3:1(drilling tool size≤8mil),1.15:1(drilling tool size≥10mil)
Min. depth of Mechanical depth-control(back drill) 8mil 8mil
Min gap between hole wall and
conductor (None blind and buried via PCB)
7mil(≤8L),9mil(10-14L),10mil(>14L) 5.5mil(≤8L),6.5mil(10-14L),7mil(>14L)
Min gap between hole wall conductor (Blind and buried via PCB) 8mil(1 times laminating),10mil(2 times laminating), 12mil(3 times laminating) 7mil(1 time laminating), 8mil(2 times laminating), 9mil(3 times laminating)
Min gab between hole wall conductor(Laser blind hole buried via PCB) 7mil(1+N+1);8mil(1+1+N+1+1 or 2+N+2) 7mil(1+N+1);8mil(1+1+N+1+1 or 2+N+2)
Min space between laser holes and conductor 6mil 5mil
Min space between hole walls in different net 10mil 10mil
Min space between hole walls in the same net 6mil(thru-hole& laser hole PCB),10mil(Mechanical blind&buried PCB) 6mil(thru-hole& laser hole PCB),10mil(Mechanical blind&buried PCB)
Min space bwteen NPTH hole walls 8mil 8mil
Hole location tolerance ±2mil ±2mil
NPTH tolerance ±2mil ±2mil
Pressfit holes tolerance ±2mil ±2mil
Countersink depth tolerance ±6mil ±6mil
Countersink hole size tolerance ±6mil ±6mil
11 Pad(ring) Min Pad size for laser drillings 10mil(for 4mil laser via),11mil(for 5mil laser via) 10mil(for 4mil laser via),11mil(for 5mil laser via)
Min Pad size for mechanical drillings 16mil(8mil drillings) 16mil(8mil drillings)
Min BGA pad size HASL:10mil, LF HASL:12mil, other surface technics are 10mil(7mil is ok for flash gold) HASL:10mil, LF HASL:12mil, other surface technics are 7mi
Pad size tolerance(BGA) ±1.5mil(pad size≤10mil);±15%(pad size>10mil) ±1.2mil(pad size≤12mil);±10%(pad size≥12mil)
12 Width/Space Internal Layer 1/2OZ:3/3mil 1/2OZ:3/3mil
1OZ: 3/4mil 1OZ: 3/4mil
2OZ: 4/5.5mil 2OZ: 4/5mil
3OZ: 5/8mil 3OZ: 5/8mil
4OZ: 6/11mil 4OZ: 6/11mil
5OZ: 7/14mil 5OZ: 7/13.5mil
6OZ: 8/16mil 6OZ: 8/15mil
7OZ: 9/19mil 7OZ: 9/18mil
8OZ: 10/22mil 8OZ: 10/21mil
9OZ: 11/25mil 9OZ: 11/24mil
10OZ: 12/28mil 10OZ: 12/27mil
External Layer 1/3OZ:3.5/4mil 1/3OZ:3/3mil
1/2OZ:3.9/4.5mil 1/2OZ:3.5/3.5mil
1OZ: 4.8/5mil 1OZ: 4.5/5mil
1.43OZ(positive):4.5/7 1.43OZ(positive):4.5/6
1.43OZ(negative ):5/8 1.43OZ(negative ):5/7
2OZ: 6/8mil 2OZ: 6/7mil
3OZ: 6/12mil 3OZ: 6/10mil
4OZ: 7.5/15mil 4OZ: 7.5/13mil
5OZ: 9/18mil 5OZ: 9/16mil
6OZ: 10/21mil 6OZ: 10/19mil
7OZ: 11/25mil 7OZ: 11/22mil
8OZ: 12/29mil 8OZ: 12/26mil
9OZ: 13/33mil 9OZ: 13/30mil
10OZ: 14/38mil 10OZ: 14/35mil
13 Dimension Tolerance Hole Position 0.08 ( 3 mils)
Conductor Width(W) 20% Deviation of Master
A/W
1mil Deviation of Master
A/W
Outline Dimension 0.15 mm ( 6 mils) 0.10 mm ( 4 mils)
Conductors & Outline
( C – O )
0.15 mm ( 6 mils) 0.13 mm ( 5 mils)
Warp and Twist 0.75% 0.50%
14 Solder Mask Max drilling tool size for via filled with Soldermask (single side) 35.4mil 35.4mil
Soldermask color Green, Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow,Purple matte/glossy
Silkscreen color White, Black,Blue,Yellow
Max hole size for via filled with Blue glue aluminium 197mil 197mil
Finish hole size for via filled with resin  4-25.4mil  4-25.4mil
Max aspect ratio for via filled with resin board 8:1 12:1
Min width of soldermask bridge Base copper≤0.5 oz、Immersion Tin: 7.5mil(Black), 5.5mil(Other color) , 8mil( on copper area)
Base copper≤0.5 oz、Finish treatment not Immersion Tin : 5.5 mil(Black,extremity 5mil), 4mil(Other
color,extremity 3.5mil) , 8mil( on copper area
Base coppe 1 oz: 4mil(Green), 5mil(Other color) , 5.5mil(Black,extremity 5mil),8mil( on copper area)
Base copper 1.43 oz: 4mil(Green), 5.5mil(Other color) , 6mil(Black), 8mil( on copper area)
Base copper 2 oz-4 oz: 6mil, 8mil( on copper area)
15 Surface Treatment Lead free Flash gold(electroplated gold)、ENIG、Hard gold、Flash gold、HASL Lead free、OSP、ENEPIG、Soft gold、Immersion silver、Immersion Tin、ENIG+OSP,ENIG+Gold finger,Flash gold(electroplated gold)+Gold finger,Immersion silver+Gold finger,Immersion Tin+Gold finge
Leaded Leaded HASL
Aspect ratio 10:1(HASL Lead free、HASL Lead、ENIG、Immersion Tin、Immersion silver、ENEPIG);8:1(OSP)
Max finished size HASL Lead 22″*39″;HASL Lead free 22″*24″;Flash gold 24″*24″;Hard gold 24″*28″;ENIG 21″*27″;Flash gold(electroplated gold) 21″*48″;Immersion Tin 16″*21″;Immersion silver 16″*18″;OSP 24″*40″;
Min finished size HASL Lead 5″*6″;HASL Lead free 10″*10″;Flash gold 12″*16″;Hard gold 3″*3″;Flash gold(electroplated gold) 8″*10″;Immersion Tin 2″*4″;Immersion silver 2″*4″;OSP 2″*2″;
PCB thickness HASL Lead 0.6-4.0mm;HASL Lead free 0.6-4.0mm;Flash gold 1.0-3.2mm;Hard gold 0.1-5.0mm;ENIG 0.2-7.0mm;Flash gold(electroplated gold) 0.15-5.0mm;Immersion Tin 0.4-5.0mm;Immersion silver 0.4-5.0mm;OSP 0.2-6.0mm
Max high to gold finger 1.5inch
Min space between gold fingers 6mil
Min block space to gold fingers 7.5mil
16 V-Cutting Panel Size 500mm X 622 mm  ( max. ) 500mm X 800 mm ( max. )
Board Thickness 0.50 mm (20mil) min. 0.30 mm (12mil) min.
Remain Thickness 1/3 board thickness 0.40 +/-0.10mm( 16+/-4 mil )
Tolerance ±0.13 mm(5mil) ±0.1 mm(4mil)
Groove Width 0.50 mm (20mil) max. 0.38 mm (15mil) max.
Groove to Groove 20 mm (787mil) min. 10 mm (394mil) min.
Groove to Trace 0.45 mm(18mil) min. 0.38 mm(15mil) min.
17 Slot Slot size tol.L≥2W PTH Slot: L:+/-0.13(5mil) W:+/-0.08(3mil) PTH Slot: L:+/-0.10(4mil) W:+/-0.05(2mil)
NPTH slot(mm) L+/-0.10 (4mil) W:+/-0.05(2mil) NPTH slot(mm) L:+/-0.08 (3mil) W:+/-0.05(2mil)
18 Min Spacing from hole edge to hole edge 0.30-1.60 (Hole Diameter) 0.15mm(6mil) 0.10mm(4mil)
1.61-6.50 (Hole Diameter) 0.15mm(6mil) 0.13mm(5mil)
19 Min spacing between hole edge to circuitry pattern PTH hole: 0.20mm(8mil) PTH hole: 0.13mm(5mil)
NPTH hole: 0.18mm(7mil) NPTH hole: 0.10mm(4mil)
20 Image transfer Registration tol Circuit pattern vs.index hole 0.10(4mil) 0.08(3mil)
Circuit pattern vs.2nd drill hole 0.15(6mil) 0.10(4mil)
21 Registration tolerance of front/back image 0.075mm(3mil) 0.05mm(2mil)
22 Multilayers Layer-layer misregistration 4layers: 0.15mm(6mil)max. 4layers: 0.10mm(4mil) max.
6layers: 0.20mm(8mil)max. 6layers: 0.13mm(5mil) max.
8layers: 0.25mm(10mil)max. 8layers: 0.15mm(6mil) max.
Min. Spacing from Hole Edge to Innerlayer Pattern 0.225mm(9mil) 0.15mm(6mil)
Min.Spacing from Outline to Innerlayer Pattern 0.38mm(15mil) 0.225mm(9mil)
Min. board thickness 4layers:0.30mm(12mil) 4layers:0.20mm(8mil)
6layers:0.60mm(24mil) 6layers:0.50mm(20mil)
8layers:1.0mm(40mil) 8layers:0.75mm(30mil)
Board thickness tolerance 4layers:+/-0.13mm(5mil) 4layers:+/-0.10mm(4mil)
6layers:+/-0.15mm(6mil) 6layers:+/-0.13mm(5mil)
8-12 layers:+/-0.20mm (8mil) 8-12 layers:+/-0.15mm (6mil)
23 Insulation Resistance 10KΩ~20MΩ(typical:5MΩ)
24 Conductivity <50Ω(typical:25Ω)
25 Test voltage 250V
26 Impedance control ±5ohm(<50ohm), ±10%(≥50ohm)

PCBTok offers flexible shipping methods for our customers, you may choose from one of the methods below.

1. DHL

DHL offers international express services in over 220 countries.
DHL partners with PCBTok and offers very competitive rates to customers of PCBTok.
It normally takes 3-7 business days for the package to be delivered around the world.

DHL

2. UPS

UPS gets the facts and figures about the world’s largest package delivery company and one of the leading global providers of specialized transportation and logistics services.
It normally takes 3-7 business days to deliver a package to most of the addresses in the world.

UPS

3. TNT

TNT has 56,000 employees in 61 countries.
It takes 4-9 business days to deliver the packages to the hands
of our customers.

TNT

4. FedEx

FedEx offers delivery solutions for customers around the world.
It takes 4-7 business days to deliver the packages to the hands
of our customers.

FedEx

5. Air, Sea/Air, and Sea

If your order is of large volume with PCBTok, you can also choose
to ship via air, sea/air combined, and sea when necessary.
Please contact your sales representative for shipping solutions.

Note: if you need others, please contact your sales representative for shipping solutions.

You can use the following payment methods:

Telegraphic Transfer(TT): A telegraphic transfer (TT) is an electronic method of transferring funds utilized primarily for overseas wire transactions. It’s very convenient to transfer.

Bank/Wire transfer: To pay by wire transfer using your bank account, you need to visit your nearest bank branch with the wire transfer information. Your payment will be completed 3-5 business days after you have finished the money transfer.

Paypal: Pay easily, fast and secure with PayPal. many other credit and debit cards via PayPal.

Credit Card: You can pay with a credit card: Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro.

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Rigid-Flex PCB – The Completed FAQ Guide

If you have the right tools and resources, rigid-flex PCB design isn’t an intimidating process for designers. With tools that include integrated 3D design features, designing rigid-flex PCBs is a breeze. Altium Designer unifies these features into a single platform and interface. You’ll learn everything you need to know about designing a rigid-flex PCB and getting started on your project right here.

What Is Rigid-Flex PCB?

Rigid-flex PCBs are an excellent choice for designing and manufacturing electronic products for a variety of reasons. They are adaptable, support multiple signal layers, and can improve reliability.

They also make assembly easier and save money. Foldable and bendable electronics can monitor vital signs, act as conformal heating elements, and do other things. Rigid-flex PCBs can also help to streamline the development process and reduce costs.

Depending on the application, rigid-flex printed circuit boards can be single, double, or even four layers thick. The number of layers is proportional to the size and shape of the object. Essentially, layers are like ingredients in a great recipe: each one contributes to the overall flavor.

Multilayer Rigid-Flex PCB

Multilayer Rigid-Flex PCB

The process of stacking layers, on the other hand, is relatively simple and should be aided by a visual aid. A 3-D model of a rigid-flex PCB, for example, allows designers to more precisely define the bending region.

The copper coil must be cleaned before the rigid-flex PCB manufacturing process can begin. The anti-rust layer prevents oxidation, which would otherwise impede the rigid-flex PCB manufacturing process. To prevent oxidation, copper foil is usually treated with a sodium persulfate or acid solution after cleaning.

Finally, it is coated with an appropriate oxidant. If you need to design a Rigid-Flex PCB with a copper foil layer, use OrCAD PCB Designer, which is optimized for this type of design.

Another advantage of rigid-flex PCBs is their small size. Rigid-flex PCBs are intended to fit more components into a smaller space, lowering the cost per unit.

They also have fewer interconnects, which makes automated testing easier. They are also ideal for prototyping. These benefits make rigid-flex PCBs an excellent choice for a wide range of industries.

What Are the Advantages of Rigid Flex PCBs?

When designing a flexible circuit board, rigid-flex PCBs offer several advantages. They enable manufacturers to create circuit boards that precisely fit a device, reducing package size and weight. Furthermore, they facilitate the automation of test and verification processes, preventing costly errors or material waste.

Some of the advantages of rigid-flex PCBs are listed below. Check out this guide if you’re looking for a low-cost way to improve the design of your product.

They are often used in electronic products, which require a small footprint. They fit into a variety of electronic devices due to their small size. Furthermore, because these boards are lighter, they are an excellent choice for miniature electronic devices.

They are also bendable, allowing them to fit into smaller devices. As a result, they make a product much smaller and easier to transport.

Advantages of Rigid Flex PCBs

Advantages of Rigid Flex PCBs

Rigid-flex PCBs are flexible and bendable to some extent. However, the bend area must be carefully designed to avoid mechanical stress destroying the pads. Traces should be routed perpendicular to the bend line to reduce mechanical stress on pads in the bend area.

Dummy traces can be placed in the flex area to strengthen it if possible. Finally, for the flex area, a hatched-polygon ground plane should be used. OrCAD PCB Designer is an excellent PCB design software tool for rigid-flex designs.

Rigid-flex boards are generally less expensive to manufacture than traditional printed circuit boards, which is an important consideration if you need a small, compact device.

Furthermore, rigid-flex PCBs require fewer interconnects and can withstand harsh conditions when compared to wired PCBs. They’re also simple to test, which is ideal for prototyping.

How to Design the Rigid-Flex PCB?

How to Create a Rigid-Flex PCB will provide answers to these and other questions. Flex PCB construction is IPC 2223C compliant and has many advantages, including long-term reliability and lower design costs. Engineers can place components on flexible areas without sacrificing structural integrity on rigid-flex PCBs, which are typically multilayer.

Rigid-Flex PCB Structure

Rigid-Flex PCB Structure

Another option is an asymmetrical design, which is frequently driven by complex impedance requirements. These designs improve manufacturability and reduce blindness through aspect ratio.

It is critical to avoid stress and weak points when designing a flex circuit. Traces placed at right angles to corners should be avoided because they will cause strains on the copper traces.

However, there are some design considerations that will necessitate bending at corners. To accomplish this, bend the copper traces with a conical radius. Aside from that, avoid excessively sharp bends, as these will put more strain on copper traces.

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An 8-layer rigid-flex PCB, for example, would have 6 layers of rigid components and 2 layers of flex components. The flex layer would be shifted toward the bottom of the structure rather than to the center.

With no major manufacturing issues, this configuration would still be a viable manufacturable configuration. If you’re not sure how to design the Rigid-Flex PCB, consult with a PCBTok.

Asymmetrical Rigid-Flex PCB construction is standard. This is because it reduces stress points and makes manufacturing easier. Rigid-flex PCBs typically have 20 layers or less but can have up to 40 layers if necessary.

The overall thickness of these boards is typically the same. A design with varying layer counts is more difficult to manufacture.

How to Choose a Reliable Rigid-Flex PCB Supplier?

In addition to the manufacturer’s technical expertise, you should ensure that the Rigid-Flex PCB supplier can produce quality products on the first try. Some important characteristics to look for in a dependable rigid-flex PCB supplier include the ability to produce high-quality, precision-made products and the use of high-quality materials.

The trace on a rigid-flex PCB determines the board’s speed and voltage. A solder mask protects the board from corrosion on a high-quality rigid-flex PCB. If the solder mask is applied incorrectly, the circuit board may crack or corrode.

While rigid-flex PCBs require high-end equipment and specialized software to manufacture, these boards are available from a variety of PCB manufacturers.

When selecting a supplier, look for one with extensive experience in rigid-flex PCB manufacturing. Not all manufacturers have the resources or experience required to produce these boards, so choosing a manufacturer with sufficient expertise is critical.

Experience is another important consideration when choosing a rigid-flex PCB supplier. Rigid-Flex PCBs are more expensive than rigid-flex circuits, but they use higher-quality components.

Rigid-Flex PCBs are frequently constructed from special raw materials such as adhesives and flexible laminates. Furthermore, specialized components, such as thicker flex dielectrics in the impedance layers, are used in their design.

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