1. Register action Layer (RDL) and Flip Chip Ball Grid Array (FCBGA) technology represent the latest advancements, with layer counts reaching 8 to 20. The medium thickness is approximately 6 to 10 microns, and the line width and spacing range from 12 to 30 microns, with pore sizes around 15 microns.
2. The advantages of these technologies include low cost, minimal vertical height, no unit limit, high density of fine bump pitches (down to 5 microns with current alignment capabilities), and up to 20 layers for flip-chip ball grid array package carriers. Due to the use of ABF resin, a non-glass fiber material, the via holes can be smaller.
3. Additionally, FCBGA technology integrates the Modified Semi-Additive Process (mSAP), which provides precise control over line width. mSAP involves steps such as laser etching, copper plating, photoresist application, exposure, board development, secondary plating, photoresist removal, and flash etching.
4. Future developments aim to achieve line widths in the 2 to 3 microns range.
5. When selecting printed circuit board materials, it is crucial to consider thermal, mechanical, and physical properties. Dielectric constants and dissipation coefficients are influenced by temperature, humidity, and frequency; thus, material choices should minimize variations in these coefficients.
6. In dielectric materials, alignment ability of positive and negative signals must be carefully considered to avoid delays. Common improvements involve using glass fiber cloth with minimal resin openings.
7. Process considerations include designing via hole shapes based on user needs and ensuring smooth copper surface treatment to avoid weakening bonding forces. Adhesion promoters may be used to enhance metal adhesion, affecting mechanical properties based on etching.
8. In surface treatment, addressing the skin effect is vital. At higher frequencies, the current tends to concentrate on the wire surface, increasing material loss. Nickel can be added to improve conductivity, often with a nickel-gold layer or direct removal to maintain signal quality.
9. Minimizing thermal resistance is essential, achievable by reducing copper thickness, increasing heat dissipation area, and incorporating copper blocks.
10. Emerging technologies introduce challenges in PCB production, including material selection, process choice, product management, design simulation, reliability, testing, and thermal resistance. Adapting to these advancements, enhancing technology, and recruiting talent are crucial for WellCircuits’ future development.