Types of Rigid PCB
Rigid PCB refers to inflexible Printed Circuit Board that can’t be folded or twisted. According to its layer count, it can be categorized to 3 types:
- Single Layer: This is basic type offered to customers. This rigid PCB consists of a conductive layer of copper on one side of the circuit board.
- Double Layer: As the name suggests this PCB is designed with conductive copper layers on both sides of the board.
- Multilayer: These rigid PCBs consist of multiple conductive copper layers. Such PCBs are designed for high density applications. Multilayer PCBs can be designed with up to 14 or 16 copper layers.
Applications of Rigid PCB
- Industrial Electronics and Automation: Rigid PCBs can be used to support light as well as heavy duty applications. Multilayered PCBs can be used to provide controlled impedance and creating buried connections. Heavy duty PCBs can be used to support applications involving high voltage and frequency. . Examples of automation applications include robotics, gas and pressure controllers, pick and place equipment, and surge suppressors.
- Medical: While flexible circuits are more popular in this sector, rigid PCBs also have a place in medical applications. They are mainly used for the large sized, non-portable equipment. Examples of these include tomography equipment, Electromyography (EMG) machines, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems.
- Aerospace: The aerospace industry consists of challenging, high temperature environments. Rigid PCBs can come in handy here, as they can be designed with copper and aluminum substrates, and high temperature laminates. Examples of aerospace applications include Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), airplane cockpit instrumentation, power converters, temperature sensors, and control tower instrumentation systems.
- Automotive: Rigid PCBs can be found in medium to large sized vehicles. Like aerospace applications, the PCBs can be constructed with high copper and aluminum substrates. High temperature laminates can be added for protection against the engine heat and environmental contaminants. Automotive PCBs can also be constructed out of plated copper for improved durability. Rigid PCBs can be used in applications such as AC/DC power converters, Electronic Computer Units (ECUs), transmission sensors, and power distribution junction boxes.
Our Rigid PCB Capability
Why Choose XPCB For Your Rigid PCB Project?
As one of long-established PCB manufacturers in China, XPCB has over 10 years of PCB fabrication experience and rigid PCB is the type of board we manufactured most. Numerous project experience and skillful staffs make us a reliable and professional rigid PCB supplier.
