There is a layer of solder mask on both sides of a rigid PCB. The solder mask has gaps, and the SMT pads or PTH holes are exposed to allow components to assemble. FPC usually uses a cover coat instead of a solder mask. ridge PCB usually has a green or blue or black solder mask, but overlay only has yellow. The overlay is a thin polyimide material that can be drilled or laser-cut to access the components. There are no mechanical connectors in FPC applications, which improves durability in harsh environments. And the heat dissipation ability of FPCs is better than rigid PCBs. Therefore, flexible PCBs can be found in many computer components, televisions, printers, and gaming systems.
Flexible PCBs have so many unique advantages in various applications, while they still cannot replace rigid PCBs. YMS is an experienced PCB manufacturer that provides turnkey service for PCB assembly prototypes and small-batch PCB fabrication. Please contact us if you need more details or other help.
1. Computer and External Equipment: HDD, laptop, transmission line, printer, scanner, keyboard, etc.
2. Communication and Office Equipment: cell phone, photocopier, fiber-optic switch, laser communication device, etc.
3. Communication Electronic Equipment: camera, CVCR, LCD with plasma TV, etc.
4. Automotive: display instrument, ignition and break switch system, exhaust controller, anti-lock brake system, Onboard mobile phones and satellite positioning systems, etc.
5. Industrial Instruments and Equipment: sensor, electronic device, nuclear magnetic analyzer, X-ray, laser or infrared light control instrument and electronic weighing apparatus, etc.
6. Medical Equipment: cardiac pacemaker, endoscope, digital signal processing hearing aid, ultrasonic therapy instrument, nerve activation device, diagnostic equipment and program controller, etc
7. Aerospace and Military: satellite, spacecraft, rocket and missile controllers, remote sensing and telemetry devices, radar systems, navigation devices, gyroscopes, spy reconnaissance equipment, anti-tank rocket weapons, etc
8. Integrated Circuit: IC sealing and loading board, IC magnetic card core board, etc