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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) We get many inquiries from our customer base regarding updating or converting an existing design from its current configuration of [rigid printed circuit boards](https://www.epectec.com/pcb/) interconnected with a [wiring harness](https://www.epectec.com/cable-assemblies/wire-harnesses.html) to a [rigid-flex printed circuit board](https://www.epectec.com/flex/). With our experience, we can quickly determine if a conversion option is worth investigating further. We can also see how some are relatively obvious that they would need a complete redesign to convert. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/converting-a-pcb-and-wire-harness-to-integrated-rigid-flex-pcb-design) --- ## [Flex and Rigid-Flex PCBs: A Design and Layout Point of View](https://blog.epectec.com/flex-and-rigid-flex-pcbs-a-design-and-layout-point-of-view) [![Flexible Circuit Designed With Staggered Traces](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/flexible-circuit-designed-with-staggered-traces.jpg "Flexible Circuit Designed With Staggered Traces")](https://blog.epectec.com/flex-and-rigid-flex-pcbs-a-design-and-layout-point-of-view) Written by [Angie Brown](https://blog.epectec.com/author/angie-brown) Posted on September 15, 2021 at 9:42 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Flex and rigid-flex printed circuit boards](https://www.epectec.com/flex/) (PCBs) require design data that communicates both the electrical layout and the circuit’s physical behavior. Unlike a [rigid PCB](https://www.epectec.com/pcb/), a flexible circuit must fit into its intended space while accommodating bends, transitions, stiffeners, and other mechanical features. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/flex-and-rigid-flex-pcbs-a-design-and-layout-point-of-view) --- ## [EMI Shielding Methods for Flex & Rigid-Flex PCB Designs - Q&A](https://blog.epectec.com/emi-shielding-methods-for-flex-and-rigid-flex-pcb-designs-q-and-a) [![EMI Shielding Methods for Flex & Rigid-Flex PCB Designs](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/emi-shielding-methods-for-flexible-pcb-designs-1.jpg "EMI Shielding Methods for Flex & Rigid-Flex PCB Designs")](https://blog.epectec.com/emi-shielding-methods-for-flex-and-rigid-flex-pcb-designs-q-and-a) Written by [Epec Engineered Technologies](https://blog.epectec.com/author/epec-engineered-technologies) Posted on September 9, 2021 at 12:09 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At the conclusion of our webinar, [EMI Shielding Methods for Flex & Rigid-Flex PCB Designs](https://www.epectec.com/webinar/08-27-2021/emi-shielding-methods-for-flex-and-rigid-flex-pcb-designs.html), we had several questions submitted to our presenter, Paul Tome, Product Manager of Flex & Rigid-Flex Circuits at Epec. We have compiled these questions into a readable format on our blog. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/emi-shielding-methods-for-flex-and-rigid-flex-pcb-designs-q-and-a) --- ## [Flexible Circuit Boards Connector Options, Which One Is Best For You?](https://blog.epectec.com/flexible-circuit-boards-connector-options-which-one-is-best-for-you) [![Male Female Connector On Flexible PCB](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/male-female-connector-on-flexible-pcb.jpg "Male Female Connector On Flexible PCB")](https://blog.epectec.com/flexible-circuit-boards-connector-options-which-one-is-best-for-you) Written by [Paul Tome](https://blog.epectec.com/author/paul-tome) Posted on September 1, 2021 at 10:24 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Flexible circuits](https://www.epectec.com/flex/) support a wide range of interconnect options, including nearly all connector systems commonly used on [rigid printed circuit boards](https://www.epectec.com/pcb/) as well as several solutions developed specifically for flexible circuit applications. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/flexible-circuit-boards-connector-options-which-one-is-best-for-you) --- ## [Supply Chain Challenges on the Electronics and Manufacturing Industry](https://blog.epectec.com/supply-chain-challenges-on-the-electronics-and-manufacturing-industry) [![Supply Chain Impacts](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/supply-chain-impacts.jpg "Supply Chain Impacts")](https://blog.epectec.com/supply-chain-challenges-on-the-electronics-and-manufacturing-industry) Written by [Kendall Paradise](https://blog.epectec.com/author/kendall-paradise) Posted on August 23, 2021 at 10:13 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The last 18 months have been some of the most challenging that many of us have had to deal with both personally and professionally. It has often felt like we were riding waves, coming closer to things getting a little more normal, only to have them change radically. Looking forward to the next 18 months, I don’t see those changes getting any easier for us or our industry. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/supply-chain-challenges-on-the-electronics-and-manufacturing-industry) --- ## [Rigid-Flex PCB Design Limitations for Laser Drilled Holes and Slots](https://blog.epectec.com/rigid-flex-pcb-design-limitations-for-laser-drilled-holes-and-slots) [![8-layer rigid-flex with blind and buried vias](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/8-layer-rigid-flex-with-blind-and-buried-vias.jpg "8-layer rigid-flex with blind and buried vias")](https://blog.epectec.com/rigid-flex-pcb-design-limitations-for-laser-drilled-holes-and-slots) Written by [Paul Tome](https://blog.epectec.com/author/paul-tome) Posted on August 19, 2021 at 11:11 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) With advancements in [rigid-flex PCB design technology](https://www.epectec.com/flex/), the use of laser-based systems in the manufacturing process are very common in the industry. Not having laser drilling and cutting available would place significant limitations on what could be accomplished in a design and what components could be used. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/rigid-flex-pcb-design-limitations-for-laser-drilled-holes-and-slots) --- ## [Designing Flexible Circuits for High-Temperature Applications](https://blog.epectec.com/designing-flexible-circuits-for-high-temperature-applications) [![Flex Circuit With Copper Layer Shielding](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/flex-circuit-with-copper-layer-shielding.jpg "Flex Circuit With Copper Layer Shielding")](https://blog.epectec.com/designing-flexible-circuits-for-high-temperature-applications) Written by [Paul Tome](https://blog.epectec.com/author/paul-tome) Posted on August 3, 2021 at 10:42 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Many [flexible circuit board applications](https://www.epectec.com/flex/) require designs to be exposed to and or operate continuously at elevated temperatures well beyond that of standard room temperature. These requirements are above and beyond the requirements of component or connector assembly. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/designing-flexible-circuits-for-high-temperature-applications) --- ## [How Flexible PCB Material Selection Affects Lead Times](https://blog.epectec.com/how-flexible-pcb-material-selection-affects-lead-times) [![Example of flex circuits with a thicker construction.](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/thicker-flex-circuit-construction.jpg "Example of flex circuits with a thicker construction.")](https://blog.epectec.com/how-flexible-pcb-material-selection-affects-lead-times) Written by [Paul Tome](https://blog.epectec.com/author/paul-tome) Posted on July 21, 2021 at 10:10 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Flexible circuits](https://www.epectec.com/flex/) can be manufactured using a wide range of [material combinations](https://blog.epectec.com/flexible-circuit-board-material-selection), including different copper types, copper thicknesses, flex cores, coverlays, adhesives, stiffeners, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), shielding films, and flexible soldermasks. While this material flexibility supports a broad range of design requirements, selecting uncommon materials can significantly increase lead times. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/how-flexible-pcb-material-selection-affects-lead-times) --- ## [Benefits of Using Air Gap Rigid-Flex PCB Constructions](https://blog.epectec.com/benefits-of-using-air-gap-rigid-flex-pcb-constructions) [![Rigid flex PCB with air gap construction](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/rigid-flex-pcb-with-air-gap-construction.jpg "Rigid flex PCB with air gap construction")](https://blog.epectec.com/benefits-of-using-air-gap-rigid-flex-pcb-constructions) Written by [Paul Tome](https://blog.epectec.com/author/paul-tome) Posted on July 8, 2021 at 10:44 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Advancing technology has impacted [rigid-flex PCB designs](https://www.epectec.com/flex/design/) in the same manner as [rigid printed circuit boards](https://www.epectec.com/pcb/). Increasing interconnect requirements and smaller form factors require higher circuit densities and increased layer counts. The impact of these elements on rigid-flex circuit designs is potential reliability issues both electrically and mechanically. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/benefits-of-using-air-gap-rigid-flex-pcb-constructions) --- ## [Flexible PCB Line and Space Limitations to Be Aware Of](https://blog.epectec.com/flexible-pcb-line-and-space-limitations-to-be-aware-of) [![Example of trace to adjacent pad spacing.](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/trace-spacing-to-pads.jpg "Example of trace to adjacent pad spacing.")](https://blog.epectec.com/flexible-pcb-line-and-space-limitations-to-be-aware-of) Written by [Paul Tome](https://blog.epectec.com/author/paul-tome) Posted on May 12, 2021 at 9:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Many trace width, spacing, and via design rules used in [rigid PCB designs](https://www.epectec.com/pcb/) also apply to [flexible circuits](https://www.epectec.com/flex/). However, flexible materials, coverlay construction, and flex-specific manufacturing processes introduce additional constraints that designers must account for during layout. 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