Introduction Flex PCBs (flexible printed circuit boards) have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their many advantages over rigid PCBs. Flex circuits can bend and flex to fit into tight spaces, move dynamically, and withstand vibration and shock better than rigid boards. This makes them well-suited for use […]

Introduction Flex printed circuit boards (flex PCBs) have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their ability to bend and flex to fit into tight spaces. However, this flexibility comes at a cost – without proper support, flex PCBs can be prone to damage during use. This is where […]

Introduction Flexible printed circuit boards (flex PCBs or flex circuits) are a type of PCB that can bend and flex. They are made from flexible insulating substrate materials like polyimide or PET instead of traditional rigid FR-4. Flex PCBs are extremely useful when designing electronics that need to move dynamically […]

Introduction Flexible printed circuit boards (flex PCBs or flex circuits) are a type of PCB that incorporate flexible dielectric materials such as polyimide or polyester. This allows the circuit board to bend and flex while still maintaining electrical connectivity. Flex PCBs have many advantages over traditional rigid PCBs including: Some […]

Rigid-flex printed circuit boards (PCBs) combine rigid and flexible circuitry into a single, integrated assembly. They provide solutions for complex and space-constrained electronics by enabling three-dimensional routing and embedding components. However, the unique benefits of rigid-flex come at a cost. This article will take an in-depth look at the factors […]

Introduction to Flexible PCBs A flexible printed circuit board (PCB) is a type of PCB made of flexible insulating material with conductive traces printed or bonded on top. Unlike rigid PCBs which are made of stiff insulating materials like FR4, flexible PCBs can bend and twist to fit into tight […]

Introduction to Rigid PCB Boards A printed circuit board (PCB) is a board 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 are made of rigid laminated sheets. Rigid PCB boards provide a […]

Introduction Flexible printed circuit boards (flex PCBs) have become an increasingly popular solution for designers looking to create compact and customizable electronic devices. With their ability to bend and flex, flex PCBs open up new possibilities for innovative product designs and space-saving electronics. However, as demand for flex PCBs continues […]

Introduction to Flexible PCBs Flexible printed circuit boards (flex PCBs) are a type of printed circuit board made with flexible base material like polyimide film instead of traditional rigid fiberglass. This allows the PCB to bend and flex while still maintaining electrical connectivity. Flex PCBs were first developed in the […]

Flexible printed circuit boards (flex PCBs) offer unique advantages over traditional rigid PCBs, including flexibility, dynamic bendability, and space/weight savings. However, designing flex PCBs requires special considerations to ensure reliability and performance. This guide provides key flex PCB design guidelines and tips for optimizing your flexible circuits. Choose the Right […]