Features
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Replacement for a Circuit Board and Wires (quality assembly, lower costs).
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Reduce weight and space (form factor as low as 0.005″).
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Flex! It can bend where needed in design.
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White Flex cut costs in half from traditional Kapton Flex
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ROHS Compliant Assemblies
Standard Capabilities
Circuit Construction
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Single Sided
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Double Sided
Size
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Quadrilateral designs up to 48″ x 36″
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Lengths extend up to 20″ x 20′ (greater lengths can be reviewed)
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Thicknesses as thin as 0.005″
Line Width and Spacing
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Minimum line width is 0.020″ (0.5mm)
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Minimum center-to-center trace spacing is 0.040″ (1mm)
Temperature
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-60°C to +105°C (-76°F to +221°F)
Power Capability
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Depends on layout. Example: for a 0.040″ trace, 100mA max.
Tooling Tolerances
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Soft Tool
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Outer dimensions ±0.015″ (special can make ±0.005″)
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Radius corners 0.030″ min.
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Hard Tool
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Outer Dimensions ±0.003″
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Radius corners 0″ min. (square)
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Laser Cut
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Outer dimensions ±0.005″
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Radius corners 0″ min. (square)
Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
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Components as small as 0603
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Placement accuracy as tight as ±0.005″
Shielding
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Printed silver in a solid or grid pattern
Integrated Solutions
Linear Potentiometers (absolute position feedback sensors)
Can be imprinted directly on the circuit
Embedded resistors can be printed inline (0.001″ height)
Switching
Can be integrated directly in the circuit
Can include tactile feedback for human interface
Graphics/Overlays
Visual Graphics can be attached as a front-plate for human interface.
Embossing and membrane switch capabilities unlock your product potential in a one-stop-shop.
Materials
Polyester 0.004″-0.010″ thickness
3M 200MP series Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA)
Flame Retardant Mylar (rating UL 94, VTM2)
Stiffener
Mylar
CoPoly
Glass-filled Epoxy (FR-4)
Conductors
Silver
Carbon
Solder Paste
Silver Epoxy
Terminations
0.100″ and 0.050″ center line crimp for hand solder or for housing attachment
ZIF connectors with min. 0.040″ (1mm) center lines