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Space
Rigid-flex PCBs enable 3D designs, minimizing space, size, and weight. They fit circuits seamlessly into devices, optimizing layout without added bulk.
Reliability
With fewer solder joints and connectors, Rigid-flex reduces potential failures and boosts reliability. Their low mass improves shock and vibration resistance.
Cost Savings
Fewer parts and connections simplify assembly, reducing costs and supply chain risks while improving yields and overall production efficiency.
High-Density
Rigid-flex supports high-density, complex designs with controlled impedance, allowing more features in less space for high-end applications.
Introduction to Rigid-flex PCB
Rigid-flex PCBs combine rigid and flexible board technologies. These printed circuit boards are used across industries and applications that need miniaturization and reliable performance. They use one or more flexible polyimide foils, pressed throughout the structure, which link the rigid sections. This structure effectively replaces cables and connectors, especially in tight spaces.
The rigid outer layers connect to flexible inner layers through copper-plated vias, allowing for increased component density and better quality control. The rigid sections give extra support where surface-mounted components need it, while the flexible parts are able to bend and adapt to tight or confined spaces.
Though the design of rigid-flex PCBs presents challenges, our experience enables us to deliver reliable solutions. By engineering them in a 3D environment, we maximize spatial efficiency and achieve a shape that fits the requirements of your application, including folds and bends where necessary.
Rigid-flex PCB Manufacturing
PCBAIR offers a wide range of rigid-flex PCBs with options for additional flexible layers, various finishes, and custom specifications. These circuit boards are widely used in industries like telecommunications, automotive, medical, and consumer electronics.
Our rigid-flex PCBs are available in multiple-layer configurations, ranging from four to thirty-six layers. They are constructed using high-quality materials such as polyimide, FR4, Kapton, and PET, which provide excellent thermal stability and temperature resistance. The boards are suitable for high-frequency and high-temperature applications, and are ideal for use in ball grid arrays, surface mount devices, transformers, stepper motors, and various other industrial and consumer electronics.
We offer a variety of surface finishes, including Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold (ENIG), HASL, OSP, and immersion silver, to enhance performance in challenging environments. The boards can also be customized with different solder mask colors, such as white, black, blue, green, and red. Copper thickness is adjustable, ranging from 0.5 OZ to 6 OZ, allowing flexibility in design based on customer requirements.
Our advanced manufacturing capabilities include precision laser drilling, routing, and cutting, enabling us to create precise holes as small as 0.004″ and achieve compact board designs. The panel sizes we offer can go up to 18” x 24”, and the board thickness is customizable from 0.02” to 0.12”. We employ heat sinks in certain designs, such as the 12-layer rigid-flex PCB, to prevent overheating and ensure consistent performance of critical components.
All our printed circuit boards undergo rigorous testing and quality control to ensure optimal performance. We vacuum pack our PCBs for safe transportation, ensuring they reach our customers in excellent condition.
Why Choose Us as Your Rigid-flex PCB Manufacturing Partner?
Our rigid-flex PCB manufacturing services from simple circuits to multilayer designs up to 36 layers, fitting applications in medical, military, aerospace, and portable devices. Our experienced engineering team supports you from initial design to final production, ensuring the PCB meets your needs precisely.
Competitive Pricing
With over 10 years in the PCB industry, PCBAIR has established a reliable supply chain that ensures access to premium components at competitive prices. For complex projects needing special materials or advanced technical specifications, our strong manufacturing capabilities enable us to provide cost-effective solutions while maintaining high quality.
Fast and Reliable Delivery
We ensure rapid production times, with samples shipped within 24-48 hours and mass production orders delivered within 72-120 hours. Our partnerships with global logistics providers like UPS, EMS, FedEx, DHL, and TNT guarantee prompt and reliable shipping, supported by our digitalized factory management and 90% automation for enhanced efficiency.
Quality Assurance
Our rigorous quality inspection begins with incoming material checks. We use AOI to detect defects and X-ray to identify internal issues. Electrical performance testing is performed with advanced automatic test machines and flying probe testers. Before shipment, our dedicated QC team conducts a thorough manual visual inspection to ensure all products meet strict quality standards.
Customer Service
Our experienced sales, order management, and engineering teams provide expert support throughout your project. The sales team handles support and project follow-ups, while the order management team ensures timely quotations and monitors production status. Our engineering team reviews your design files, offering professional advice to optimize production efficiency.
PCB Laminate Materials Suppliers
To ensure your PCBs are reliable and perform well, we use high-quality laminate materials. We have built strong partnerships with top suppliers in the industry, including trusted brands like Rogers, Panasonic, Dupont, Arlon, Taconic, Nelco, Isola, Teflon, and more. This means you receive the best materials tailored to your project needs, providing the performance and durability you expect.
Rigid-flex PCB Capabilities
By reviewing the following Rigid-flex PCB capabilities table, you can briefly understand what we can do.
| Specification | Capability |
|---|---|
| Base Material | ShengYi, ITEQ, Panasonic, Dupont, Doosan, Taiflex, Scientific |
| Stacked Structure | The symmetrical structure of single and multiple flexible boards. Top-down bottom-right asymmetrical structure. Main and sub board structure. |
| Layer | 4-24L |
| Minimum Core Thickness | 12.5μm (copper-free) |
| Laser Molding Tolerance | ±0.05mm |
| Minimum PCB Size | 250x1500mm |
| Maximum PCB Size | 250x3000mm |
| Minimum Dispensing Width | 1.5mm |
| Reinforcement Tolerance | ±0.05mm |
| Drilled Hole Size (max/min) | 6.5mm/0.1mm |
| Copper Thickness in Hole | 8—12μm |
| Finished Surface | LF HASL, plating NI/AU, plating hard Gold, ENIG, Immersion Tin, Immersion silver, OSP, ENIG+OSP, HASL+plating hard Gold, ENIG+plating hard Gold, plating gold+plating hard Gold, ENEPIG, OSP+plating hard Gold |
| Solder Mask | Green, Red, Yellow, Blue, White, Black, Pink, Purple, Matte Black, Matte green |
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Rigid-flex PCB Samples We Manufacture for Our Customers
We have obtained a variety of certifications and registrations, including ISO 9001, automotive and medical certifications, as well as SGS and UL certifications, and we maintain rigorous quality control through IQC, IPQC, and OQA. We deliver high-quality Rigid-flex PCBs on schedule and within budget with outstanding precision.
Rigid-flex PCB Manufacturing Equipment
Our 65,000 sqft campus in Shenzhen, China contains the advanced equipment required for the manufacture and assembly of your PCBs, capable of handling both rigid and flexible layers. This includes flex circuit processing equipment and sequential lamination presses for precise bonding.
We also use laser drilling machines for microvias in flexible areas and dynamic bending test equipment to ensure durability. With this equipment, we can manufacture high-quality rigid-flex PCBs that meet industry standards.
