【PCB】 The dawn of consumer electronics drives demand for rigid-flex boards
LINE TODAY Financial Management
May 06, 2024
Author Excellent Analysis Industrial Research Department
Rigid-flex Board (also known as FPCB) is an innovative product that combines the flexible circuit board FPC and the rigid circuit board PCB. The overall internal structure is mainly between the two hard boards, and the soft board is pressed and connected in series. together and separated by using EMI-related wave shielding materials
Rigid-flex board technology can combine the bendability, thinness, and stability of flexible circuit boards with the stability of rigid circuit boards. Through process steps such as lamination, the two characteristics can be perfectly integrated to provide customers with more choices in applications.
In addition, FPCB can effectively save space on the circuit board and eliminate product assembly. Although the price is higher due to the high complexity of the combination, it is extremely versatile and can be customized for applications in many industries.
In addition, FPCB can effectively save space on the circuit board and eliminate product assembly. Although the price is higher due to the high complexity of the combination, it is extremely versatile and can be customized for applications in many industries.
FPCB is designed for use in demanding fields such as aerospace, medical, and military applications. It is also often used in smart phone boards, photovoltaic panels, battery modules, wearable devices, and high-end storage devices.
The current technology of rigid-flex boards can achieve 2-6 layers. Currently, many PCB companies in Taiwan produce them, such as Yaohua, Huatong and Xinxing. The following are some practical application products of rigid-flex boards.
In the periscope lens installed on the I Phone, in addition to the need for high-frequency, high-speed, and high-density design in terms of location, heat dissipation, and signal interference, the space requirements are also very high, so the design of a soft-hard board must be added. It can be seen that the importance of FPCB in the mobile phone market will greatly increase in the future.
We can find that global smartphones are growing at double digits. Except for the growth peak of 28% in 2021, the current 2024Q1 has almost reached the historical average, showing signs that consumer electronics is beginning to recover.
In addition, Apple announced the implementation of the largest treasury stock plan in history on May 2, 2024, and is expected to return to sales growth this quarter. You can also pay attention to the related supply chain, such as the new iPad Pro with OLED screen, in driving IC, packaging and related Apple supply chain, etc.
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