Advantages of Flexible Circuit Design
Reduce messy, time consuming wire harnesses
Space and weight reduction coupled to robust connections and fast assembly
Excellent performance in high vibration applications- flexibility reduces stress on solder joints
Polyamide covering protects circuits in harsh environments
Excellent performance in high speed signal transmission applications
Uniform spacings between conductors and ground helps to control impedance and reduce crosstalk
Common questions regarding Flexible Circuit design?
“What is the minimum bend radius that I can work with?”
A good rule of thumb to go by is a minimum of 6x the circuit thickness with single layer flex circuit the best choice for flexible areas. Typically, a layer is 0.15mm thick
Single-layer: 6 × circuit thickness (minimum)
Double-layer: 12 × circuit thickness (minimum)
Multilayer: 24 × circuit thickness (minimum)