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Rigid-Flex PCBs

Rigid-Flex PCBs

Rigid-flex PCBs combine the robustness of rigid circuit boards with the flexibility and adaptability of flexible circuit boards into a single versatile unit. This hybrid technology combines rigid substrates with flexible circuits, creating a unified assembly that can bend and flex as needed while maintaining areas that are rigid and sturdy.

Common uses of rigid-flex PCBs are in consumer electronics such as laptops, in medical devices such as diagnostic imaging equipment, in automotive systems, in industrial applications such as robotics and in the aerospace and defense industry.

Rigid-flex PCB for implanted blood pump.
Rigid-flex PCB for implanted pacemaker.
Rigid-flex PCB for the calibration sensor of a lithography system.
Rigid-flex PCB with separated flex layers for helicopter
Small rigid-flex PCB with tiny rigid areas
GS has been manufacturing rigid-flex PCBs since 1995. Our PCBs are trusted in critical applications, including communication systems in helicopters, life-sustaining medical implants, and detectors in CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. 

Advantages of Rigid-Flex PCBs

Space and Weight Savings

Rigid-flex PCBs enable more compact and lightweight designs by integrating rigid and flexible circuits into a single board, eliminating the need for connectors and cables.

Improved Reliability

The elimination of connectors and cables reduces potential points of failure, enhancing the overall reliability of the circuit. This is particularly beneficial in environments subject to vibrations and mechanical stress.

Design Flexibility

These PCBs support more complex and three-dimensional designs, allowing engineers to fold or twist the flexible sections to fit into tight or irregular spaces within a device. 

Reduced Assembly Time and Cost

By integrating multiple rigid and flexible circuits into one board, the assembly process becomes simpler and quicker, leading to cost savings in production and assembly.

Enhance Signal Integrity

Direct connections between components without connectors and cables can improve signal integrity, reducing issues like signal loss and electromagnetic interference (EMI)

Durability in Harsh Environments

Rigid-flex PCBs can withstand harsh conditions, including extreme temperatures, vibrations, and mechanical shocks, making them suitable for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.

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Unlock the potential of your designs with our advanced rigid-flex PCBs. Get in touch with our experts today!

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