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What Is The Recommended Copper Weight For A Flex PCB?

Written by Paul Tome
Posted on July 18, 2014 at 10:05 AM

The copper weight and corresponding thickness used in a flexible circuit board need to be carefully selected in order to meet both the electrical and mechanical bend requirements of specific flex circuit design. Copper weight for a flex PCB is both the stiffest and most critical component.

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What is a Flexible Circuit Coverlay?

Written by Paul Tome
Posted on March 14, 2014 at 2:45 PM

In the flexible printed circuit board manufacturing process, a flex circuit coverlay (aka coverfilm) is used to encapsulate and protect the external circuitry of a flexible circuit board.

A flexible circuit coverlay serves the exact same function as solder mask that is used on a rigid printed circuit board. The difference with a flex coverlay is the needed element of flexibility and durability it provides to the flex PCB design.

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Why You Should Use Flex Circuits in Your Application

Written by Paul Tome
Posted on August 13, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Considering using a flexible printed circuit board (flex PCB) in your next project? Flex circuits offer several advantages, whether you plan to use them in a future project or for revamping your existing designs. Here we detail some of the most impactful advantages of flex PCB, including packaging, reliability, capabilities, and cost savings.

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