Advantages of Flexible PCBs in Electronic Products
- 1. Replacing multi-layer rigid boards and connectors with flexible printed circuits or hard-soft circuits.
- 2. Substituting rigid boards and ribbon cables with flexible PCBs.
- 3. Managing electromagnetic interference with solid or patterned protective layers.
- 4. Controlling impedance by utilizing a complete ground layer.
- 5. Providing electrical connections through air gaps for narrow wiring areas.
- 6. Utilizing conductive rubber keypads for circuits by exposing the conductive body.
- 7. Integrating heaters, temperature sensors, or wire antenna coils into flexible printed circuits.
- 8. Using flexible printed circuits as jumpers between rigid boards.
- 9. Bonding the circuit to the chassis or enclosure with pressure-sensitive conductive adhesive.
Flexible PCBs offer a versatile solution to design and packaging challenges in electronic products. They have become essential components in critical industries such as military, aviation, medical, and commercial sectors.