In some of our lighting applications, we see a significant shift towards light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and ultra-thin LED flexible PCBs. For example, most light bulbs for home and automotive are LED lights. Surprisingly, they consume less power and don’t generate as much heat as filament lamps. Now that the LEDs solve our lighting problems, we …
Flexible circuit materials are important for your board’s durability and reliability. Surprisingly, some materials have better electrical properties than others, whereas some have excellent flexibility. Moreover, you’ll find some materials are more durable than others. On the brighter side, most materials suit certain applications that optimize their features and characteristics. For example, you don’t have …
Fractured and cracked boards are some flexible PCB issues that many designers face now and then. Because as much as they’re versatile with their ability to bend and twist to fit a user’s application, they’re not immune to errors. This article discusses some common errors you’ll likely encounter when designing flexible PCBs and how to …
Modern electrical projects are complex, thus requiring complex circuitry involving custom flex PCB. A good example is the smartphone that you can hold comfortably in your hand but still process an immense amount of information. A custom flexible PCB has small electronic components and conductive metal strips like copper printed on flexible insulated materials. Surprisingly, …
Lately, we have seen an increase in custom ultra-thin LED flex PCB development. Generally, these circuit boards involve adding light-emitting diodes on ultra-thin PCBs. They find everyday use in applications and devices that require high flexibility and be lightweight. Some of the common applications include wearable lighting products like riding safety lamps. However, few understand …
You’re likely here because you want to know what materials make up a flexible LED PCB. If such is the case, you have landed in the right place. We all appreciate that light-emitting diodes (LED) are increasingly becoming popular and finding applications in different fields. Surprisingly, LEDs reduce energy consumption by almost 80% and can …
Most people who know circuit boards wonder about flexible PCB applications. With improvements in electrical systems, we’re looking at an area full of potential. The flexing, bending, and twisting nature of Flex PCBs makes it possible to have unique and compact product designs that can withstand shock and vibrations. These benefits make flexible boards applicable …
Modern technology has improved every aspect of circuit design and development thanks to the application of technologies like flex printing. Gone are the days when you would design your circuit board and outsource manufacturing from an outside company. Unfortunately, such over-reliance on outside companies leads to unexpected delays. Nowadays, we have modern circuit board printers …
Often, many consider flexible circuit technology as making PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) that can bend. But the reality is that there are several other distinct differences between flex circuits and PCBs in terms of fabrication, design, and functionality. This 101 on FCBs explains what they are, how they differ from standard printed circuits, and more. …
About Flexible Circuit Thickness, Most electronic companies are now discarding traditional circuit boards for flex PCB thanks to the flexible circuit thickness and flexibility. Surprising, flexible PCB allows you to bend and fold without damage. However, when designing an electronic device, you should understand how thick your flexible circuit board should be. We are sure …
