Introduction A printed circuit board (PCB) is a thin board made of fiberglass or other insulating materials that houses the components and interconnects of an electronic circuit. PCBs provide the mechanical structure to mount and electronically connect electronic components using conductive pathways or traces etched from copper sheets laminated onto […]

Flexible printed circuit boards (flex PCBs) offer many advantages over traditional rigid PCBs. They can bend and flex to fit into tight spaces, move dynamically in products, and improve reliability in high-vibration environments. However, flex PCBs require some unique design considerations. Follow these key tips when creating your flex PCB […]

Introduction Flexible printed circuits, also known as flex circuits, are made from flexible polymer substrates that allow them to bend and flex. They are commonly used in electronics applications where flexibility is required, like wearables, medical devices, automotive electronics, and consumer electronics. The materials and layer stack-up used in a […]

Introduction Flexible printed circuits (FPCs) are widely used in modern electronics due to their ability to bend and flex to fit constrained spaces. Proper stack-up design and analysis is critical for FPCs to ensure reliable performance under bending and dynamic stress. This article provides an overview of key considerations and […]

Introduction Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are essential components in nearly all modern electronics. As electronic devices become more complex and packed with features, PCBs must increase in layer count to accommodate all the necessary interconnections and circuitry. One of the most common high layer count PCBs is the 6 layer […]

Introduction A printed circuit board (PCB) is the core component of most electronic devices. It provides the mechanical structure and electrical connections between components. The way the layers in a PCB are stacked up is referred to as the PCB stackup. For simple and cost-effective boards, a 2 layer stackup […]

Choosing the right printed circuit board (PCB) stackup is critical for ensuring your PCB design meets your electrical, thermal, and mechanical requirements. The stackup refers to the sequence and thicknesses of the conductive copper and insulating dielectric layers in your PCB. Selecting an optimal stackup requires balancing many factors like […]

Introduction A printed circuit board (PCB) is made up of layers of conductive and insulating materials stacked on top of each other. The sequence and thickness of these layers is referred to as the PCB layer stackup. The layer stackup defines the electrical, mechanical, and thermal characteristics of the PCB. […]

Introduction Rigid-flex printed circuit boards (PCBs) combine rigid and flexible circuitry into a single integrated assembly. They provide solutions for applications where flexible and dynamic interconnections are required between multiple rigid PCBs. Rigid-flex PCBs allow three-dimensional wiring to interconnect rigid PCBs and components. This enables more efficient use of space […]

Introduction A flexible printed circuit board (Flex PCB) is a type of printed circuit board that is thin, bendable and flexible. Unlike traditional rigid PCBs, flex PCBs can be bent, folded and shaped to fit into tight or moving spaces in electronic devices. One of the key components that allows […]