With the continuous update and iteration of smartphone technology, flexible screen phones have also begun to emerge and may become the next design trend for full-screen phones in the future. The flexible circuit board (FPC) has become an indispensable component of consumer electronic products such as smartphones due to its lightweight, thin thickness, and excellent flexibility. In the design of folding screens, FPCs are bound to be more widely used. However, the application of FPCs in smartphones still faces many technical difficulties, which have become the focus of current manufacturers to overcome.
The homogeneity of smartphones drives demand for innovation from manufacturers, leading to the emergence of foldable screen phones. Currently, Huawei, Samsung, Royole, and other manufacturers have officially released folding screen mobile phones, while Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, and others have also developed relevant prototypes of folding screen mobile phones. However, many technical challenges still need to be overcome for the mass production of folding screens, with the application of FPC being one of the key hurdles.
FPC possesses characteristics such as lightness, thinness, flexibility, and high wiring density, aligning perfectly with the trend towards lighter, thinner, and more miniature devices. It has emerged as a leader in the PCB industry’s flexible subdivision. Currently, achieving a flexible display with FPC is relatively straightforward, particularly in display and rigid PCB integration. However, developing foldable PCBs involves a lengthy R&D process and presents significant challenges in electronic materials. We remain committed to this field and are eager to explore it further.
FPC finds extensive application in mobile terminals, consumer electronics, automotive electronics, industrial control, medical devices, aerospace, and military sectors. Mobile terminals, especially smartphones, represent the largest application area for FPC and demand the highest technical standards. They will also dictate the future technical trajectory of FPC, driven by trends towards miniaturization and intelligence. Flexible smartphones are poised to become a prominent trend, necessitating FPC designs capable of enduring frequent folding and extensive use, thereby increasing the demand for larger and more advanced FPCs.
Despite being primarily manufactured in batch processes, FPC faces constraints due to the size limitations of production equipment. However, the expanding use of FPCs in mobile phones is an established trend that augurs well for the FPC market’s growth. Challenges persist, particularly in manufacturing large-scale applications like folding screens for mobile phones. Although solutions exist, they typically incur higher costs, necessitating strategies such as mass production or technological upgrades to manage FPC costs effectively.
The homogeneity of smartphones drives demand for innovation from manufacturers, leading to the emergence of foldable screen phones. Currently, Huawei, Samsung, Royole, and other manufacturers have officially released folding screen mobile phones, while Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, and others have also developed relevant prototypes of folding screen mobile phones. However, many technical challenges still need to be overcome for the mass production of folding screens, with the application of FPC being one of the key hurdles.
FPC possesses characteristics such as lightness, thinness, flexibility, and high wiring density, aligning perfectly with the trend towards lighter, thinner, and more miniature devices. It has emerged as a leader in the PCB industry’s flexible subdivision. Currently, achieving a flexible display with FPC is relatively straightforward, particularly in display and rigid PCB integration. However, developing foldable PCBs involves a lengthy R&D process and presents significant challenges in electronic materials. We remain committed to this field and are eager to explore it further.
FPC finds extensive application in mobile terminals, consumer electronics, automotive electronics, industrial control, medical devices, aerospace, and military sectors. Mobile terminals, especially smartphones, represent the largest application area for FPC and demand the highest technical standards. They will also dictate the future technical trajectory of FPC, driven by trends towards miniaturization and intelligence. Flexible smartphones are poised to become a prominent trend, necessitating FPC designs capable of enduring frequent folding and extensive use, thereby increasing the demand for larger and more advanced FPCs.
Despite being primarily manufactured in batch processes, FPC faces constraints due to the size limitations of production equipment. However, the expanding use of FPCs in mobile phones is an established trend that augurs well for the FPC market’s growth. Challenges persist, particularly in manufacturing large-scale applications like folding screens for mobile phones. Although solutions exist, they typically incur higher costs, necessitating strategies such as mass production or technological upgrades to manage FPC costs effectively.
