2-Layer 0.22mm Flexible PCB with FR-4 Stiffener 2OZ Copper

Flexible Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) have revolutionized the electronics industry, providing essential solutions for compact and lightweight designs. Let's delves into the construction, specifications, and applications of a double-sided flexible PCB made from polyimide, highlighting its advantages and potential uses.

Thickness and Layer Configuration

The flex thickness is 0.22mm, with different thicknesses depending on the stiffener used:

- Flex + PI Stiffener: 0.3mm

- Flex + FR4 Stiffener: 1.34mm

PCB Stackup

The stackup of this 2-layer flexible PCB consists of:

- Copper Layer 1: 70 μm

- Adhesive Polyimide Core: 25 μm (1 mil)

- Copper Layer 2: 70 μm

This configuration combines flexibility with structural integrity, making it suitable for various applications.

Features of Adhesive Polyimide

The adhesive polyimide used in this PCB boasts several advantageous properties:

- Halogen-free and compliant with the EU RoHS directive, free of hazardous materials like Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr6+, PBB, and PBDE.

- Flammability rated at UL94 V-0.

- Exceptional flexibility and thermal resistance.

- Dimensional stability with a moisture absorption rate of 1.37-1.46%.

- A dielectric constant ranging from 3.31 to 3.34 at 10 GHz, crucial for high-frequency applications.

- Chemical resistance of 85% and a dissipation factor of 0.0188-0.0191 at 10 GHz.

Testing and Quality Standards

To ensure reliability, a 100% electrical test is performed before shipment, adhering to IPC-Class-2 quality standards. This rigorous testing process guarantees that every unit meets the necessary performance criteria.

Typical Applications

Flexible PCBs are widely utilized in various industries, including:

- Computers

- Mobile Phones

- Digital Cameras

- VCRs

- Automobiles

- Office Automation Equipment

These applications benefit from the lightweight and customizable nature of flexible PCBs, facilitating advanced designs that cater to modern electronic demands.

Conclusion

This flexible PCB, constructed from high-quality polyimide materials, exemplifies the advancements in PCB technology. Its specifications, robust construction, and versatile applications make it an indispensable component in today’s electronic devices, reflecting the industry's shift towards more flexible and efficient designs. With global availability, this PCB is poised to meet the needs of innovators across various sectors.

Company Profile

Founded in 2003, Shenzhen Bicheng Electronics Technology Co., Ltd is an established high frequency PCB supplier and exporter in Shenzhen China, severing cellular base station antenna, satellite, high frequency passive components, microstrip line and band line circuit, millimeter wave equipment, radar systems, digital radio frequency antenna and other fields worldwide for 18 years. Our high frequency PCBs are mainly built on 3 high frequency material brands: Rogers Corporation, Taconic and Wangling. Dielectric constant ranges from 2.2 to 10.2 etc.

Bicheng PCB is headquartered in Shenzhen, a city with great economic vitality. Based in China, we adhere to the philosophy of servicing small and medium sized companies offering variety of circuit boards to meet the demands of market.

Main Business & PCB Applications

We maintain the highest standards which support products that exhibit exceptional quality, performance and reliability. We also have divisions of FR-4 circuit board, flexible circuits and metal core PCBs featured as prototypes, small runs to mass production. We actively research and build such high value added PCB projects as HDI, quick turn, impedance control, heavy copper and backplane board etc. This has made our PCB products generate an effective prolongation and complementation, as well as formation of integrated products line ranging from low-end to high-end.The circuit boards are used in the industries of home appliances, portable and consumable electronics, medical filed, aerospace as well as telecommunications etc.

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