Introduction Rigid circuit boards, also known as printed circuit boards (PCBs), are essential components in nearly all modern electronic devices. A rigid circuit board provides a flat surface onto which integrated circuits and other electronic components can be mounted and connected together with conductive traces. The rigidity of the board […]
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Introduction Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are essential components in electronic devices and systems. In recent years, flexible PCBs (flex PCBs) have become increasingly popular due to their durability, flexibility, and space-saving abilities. Oshpark is a well-known PCB manufacturer that offers high-quality flex PCB prototyping and small-volume production services. In this […]
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Rigid flex circuits, also known as rigid flexible printed circuit boards (PCBs), are a unique type of printed circuit board that offer the benefits of both rigid and flexible PCBs. As the name suggests, rigid flex circuits consist of both rigid and flexible substrates that are laminated together into a […]
Introduction Rigid flex printed circuit boards, also known as rigid flex PCBs or flex-rigid PCBs, are a type of printed circuit board that combines rigid and flexible substrate materials. This allows the PCB to have both a rigid section and a flexible section. Rigid flex PCBs provide a number of […]
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Finding high-quality, yet affordable flexible printed circuit boards (flex PCBs) can be a challenge. Flex PCBs enable creative and compact product designs by allowing circuitry to bend and flex. However, the manufacturing process requires special materials and techniques, which can drive up costs. With some savvy sourcing strategies, you can […]
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Introduction Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are essential components in electronic devices that provide the necessary electrical connections between various components. Flex PCBs (also known as flex circuits) are a type of PCB that utilize flexible substrate materials that can bend and flex. This allows them to be used in applications […]
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Introduction Rigid-flex PCBs combine rigid and flexible substrates to create lightweight, three dimensional circuit boards that can be customized for a wide range of applications. With KiCad, open source PCB design software, designers can create professional rigid-flex designs with advanced features like flex bends, stiffeners, and split planes. This guide […]
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Introduction to Flex Circuits Flexible printed circuit boards (flex PCBs or flex circuits) are a type of printed circuit board that is made with flexible dielectric materials such as polyimide or polyester. This allows the board to flex and bend to fit into tight or moving spaces in electronic devices. […]
Introduction Flex PCBs, short for flexible printed circuit boards, are made from flexible dielectric materials like polyimide that allow the board to bend and flex. They are useful for applications where the circuit needs to move or adapt to different shapes. However, for some applications, the flex PCB may need […]
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What are Rigid PCBs? A printed circuit board (PCB) is a thin board made of fiberglass or other insulating material used to mechanically support and electrically connect electronic components using conductive tracks, pads and other features. Rigid PCBs are the most common type of PCBs and provide a sturdy base […]