Flexible PCBs
Prototype custom flexible PCBs entirely in-house
Flexible PCBs
Prototype custom flexible PCBs entirely in-house
Flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs) include single- or double-sided PCBs, multilayer PCBs, and rigid-flex PCBs [1]. They are bendable circuits made from flexible materials like polyimide. FPCBs are commonly used in industries such as consumer electronics, automotive systems, medical devices, and aerospace because they fit into compact or curved spaces.
Lightweight, adaptable designs are crucial for the development of flexible electronics. Using direct ink writing (DIW) machines, flexible PCBs can be printed by depositing conductive inks onto flexible substrates, enabling efficient and customizable production.
APPLICABLE INDUSTRIES
- Consumer electronics
- Medical devices
- Wearables
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Defense
COMMON MATERIALS
- Copper-based inks
- Silver-based inks
- Carbon-based inks
- Conductive polymer ink
COMMON SUBSTRATES
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
- Polyimide (PI)
INDUSTRY
INDUSTRY
FUTURE OUTLOOK
FAST FACTS
Frequently asked questions
Yes — rigid-flex circuits integrate rigid sections with flexible interconnects. This design allows for complex layouts that benefit from the structure of rigid boards and the adaptability of flex circuits — all in one form.
Flexible PCBs are typically built using polyimide or PET as the base material or substrate. Conductive elements like silver, carbon, or copper are used in the form of engineered inks, which are specially formulated to deliver the required flexibility, adhesion to flexible substrates, and high-temperature resistance.
To design a reliable, flexible PCB, it's important to control the bending curvature of the circuit paths, avoid sharp bends, and plan the layout to minimize stress. It’s also essential to select materials with great fatigue resistance.
Yes — rigid-flex circuits integrate rigid sections with flexible interconnects. This design allows for complex layouts that benefit from the structure of rigid boards and the adaptability of flex circuits — all in one form.
To design a reliable, flexible PCB, it's important to control the bending curvature of the circuit paths, avoid sharp bends, and plan the layout to minimize stress. It’s also essential to select materials with great fatigue resistance.
Flexible PCBs are typically built using polyimide or PET as the base material or substrate. Conductive elements like silver, carbon, or copper are used in the form of engineered inks, which are specially formulated to deliver the required flexibility, adhesion to flexible substrates, and high-temperature resistance.