Flexible PCBs – The Advantages And Applications - Miracle Electronics

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Flexible PCBs The Advantages And Applications
- Miracle Electronics
When you hear the word PCB, you immediately
imagine a square or rectangular rigid green
colour board with golden lines running
haphazardly all over. We all are well-versed with
such a depiction of the PCB, but how many of us
are aware of a non-rigid/flexible printed circuit
board!?
What is a flexible PCB (https//www.miracle.net.i
n/blog/flexible-pcb-assembly/), you may ask.
Just as the name suggests, it is a PCB that is
not rigid, but flexible in nature. The
flexibility comes with the usage of a malleable
base material, which holds the circuitry and
components on top, just like a normal PCB. The
materials used could be polyimide or polyester,
with a very thin layer of copper over the board.
But, this copper has a tendency to oxidize, which
is why the copper layer is covered with another
protective layer, such as solder, which has
excellent electrical conductivity and zero
corrosion capabilities. There are two types of
soldering processes that can be followed
manual and laser. Manual soldering is one of the
cheapest processes used for welding a PCB, while
laser
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soldering is a faster method. Laser soldering
uses the excitation of laser energy to transform
into heat energy for soldering. Advantages of
flexible PCBs Flexible PCBs are easy to install
With the market being filled with
nanoelectronics, there is a very small space
available to fit the PCBs. Adjusting the PCB to
set into such a compact space can be a
challenge. Flexible PCBs male the task much
easier. Flexible PCBs reduce weight and volume
Because flexible PCBs are thin and light in
weight, they can also reduce the volume and
weight of electronic products, while offering
flexibility of installation and excellent
electrical properties. Flexible PCBs offer low
risks and high performance Flexible PCBs
reduce the interconnection required, which means
lesser solder joints and contact creases. Due to
this, potential failures are minimized and
performance is improved. Applications of
flexible PCBs Smartphones The usage of flexible
PCBs is highly increasing, especially in the
smartphone industry. Flexible PCB manufacturers
are contributing in the industry on a massive
level! The demand of flexible PCBs has increased
because of the demand of complex circuitries to
be installed in the thinnest possible
applications. Wearables Flexible PCBs have
also found great demand in the industry of
wearables. Thats because such smartwatches,
fitness trackers, and every other kind of
sensor-technology device needs
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to be worn on different parts of the body, which
means flexibility is highly required to wrap
body parts. Heads-up displays Another
application is the Heads-up Display used in
aerospace, which display operational data
directly in the pilots field of vision, so that
he can read critical operational data during
flight, without having to look away from a
potential target. Hearing-assist devices The
medical industry also uses flexible PCBs in
hearing-assist devices to provide higher range
and resolution than traditional hearing devices,
with the usage of flexible PCBs to help mount
all the microphone, DSP, and battery in a tiny
compact package that fits behind the ear. To
conclude, whenever you are looking for compact,
thin, lightweight, flexible, reliable, and
efficient PCBs, you know that you are looking
for a flexible PCB assembly from India. Get in
touch with Miracle Electronics and get your
flexible PCBs designed and manufactured as per
your requirements. Choose from single- layered,
double-layered, and multi-layered options, and
have your PCBs designed just the way you want
them to be! For more Information
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