Introduction to Flexible Printed Circuits (FPCs) Flexible printed circuits (FPCs) are thin, bendable circuit boards that allow electronic connections in applications where rigid boards would be impractical. FPCs are made from flexible dielectric base materials like polyimide or polyester with conductive traces etched or printed on the surface. They can […]

Introduction Flex PCBs (flexible printed circuit boards), also known as flex circuits, are printed circuits manufactured on thin, flexible substrates like polyimide or polyester. They provide unique advantages over traditional rigid PCBs, including withstand repetitive bending and can fit in tight spaces. Flex PCBs enable innovative product designs across various […]

The printed circuit board (PCB) industry has seen incredible innovations in recent years. One of the most exciting is the development of rigid-flex PCBs. These boards offer flexibility and durability far beyond traditional rigid boards. For projects with space constraints or complex interconnect requirements, rigid-flex is often the best choice. […]

What are Flexible PCB Boards? A flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), also known as a flex circuit, is a type of printed circuit board that is made with flexible materials. This allows the board to bend and flex while still maintaining all of its electrical connectivity. Flexible PCBs consist of […]

Introduction A flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) is a type of printed circuit board made of a flexible insulator such as polyimide or polyester. FPCBs are thin, lightweight, and can bend and flex during use. They are commonly used in consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive applications, and other products where […]

Introduction For companies developing products with flex PCBs, being able to quickly iterate on design concepts and obtain flex circuit prototypes is critical during the development process. Long turnaround times can slow down innovation and delay time-to-market. This article explores strategies for fast turnaround flex PCB prototyping including: With the […]

Introduction Flexible printed circuit boards (flex PCBs) are a key technology enabling compact, lightweight and reliable electronics across industries. As products continue getting smaller and more complex, the demand for flex circuits is growing rapidly. This has led to the rise of many flex PCB manufacturers worldwide. Selecting the right […]

Introduction Flex circuits, short for flexible printed circuits, represent an innovative advancement in electronics design and manufacturing. As the name implies, flex circuits comprise thin, bendable circuit boards constructed using flexible polymer substrates and conductive materials. This flexibility allows flex circuits to be bent, folded and formed into a wide […]

Introduction Flexible circuit boards, also known as flex circuits or flex PCBs, represent an exciting innovation in the field of electronics manufacturing. As their name suggests, these circuit boards are flexible and bendable, unlike traditional rigid circuit boards. This flexibility allows them to be designed into a huge range of […]

Rigid flex PCBs, also known as flex-rigid PCBs, represent an exciting innovation in printed circuit board (PCB) design. These boards provide the ability to integrate the reliability and sturdiness of a rigid PCB with the dynamic flexibility of a flex PCB. In doing so, rigid flex PCBs open up new […]