Flexible PCBs

Flexible PCBs have recently gained huge popularity as they guarantee unlimited freedom of packaging geometry when used in applications. They can be shaped, bent, twisted, and folded into limitless configurations, adding to their popularity and wide acceptance. Flexible PCBs, which is a patterned arrangement of printed circuitry and components, are manufactured at Sierra Assembly Technology utilizing premium quality raw materials and advanced manufacturing processes. Our highly reliability flexible printed circuits are being largely chosen for ultra-compact and/or high-performance devices across industries. With continuously updated capabilities and equipment, our team meets your unique requirements each time every time.

Sierra Assembly’s Capabilities in Flexible Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing

As a leading flexible PCB manufacturer, we have been closely working with clients to meet their various complex requirements. The following technical capabilities when it comes to flexible PCB manufacturing allows us to fulfill the requirements effectively:

• We can fabricate single sided circuits, double sided circuits and multi-layer flex circuits in required copper thicknesses, board thicknesses, height and width.
• At Sierra Assembly, we regularly work with Polyimide (Kapton), Adhesiveless Copper Clad Base Material, High Performance Epoxy Laminate and Prepreg, and High Performance Polyimide Laminate and Prepreg, among others.
• Our core assembly competencies include Surface Mount (SMT), Thru-hole, Mixed Technology (SMT/Thru-hole), Single and double sided SMT/PTH, Large parts on both sides, BGA on both sides.
• We own highly advanced manufacturing facilities with skilled personnel who are experts in operating cutting-edge Prepping and Kitting Equipment, Pick & Place machines, Wave Solder System, Screen printer, among several others.
• We can provide flex PCBs that comply with ISO 9001:2015+ AS9100D, ISO 13485, ITAR, J-STD-001, IPC-WHMA-A-620, IPC-CC-830B IPC-A-610-D and ANSI/J-STD-001 standards.
• Widely established as a prominent flexible PCB manufacturer, the team Sierra is also equipped to handle:
  • Component placement to 7-mil pitch.
  • High layer & ultra-dense component counts.
  • On site firmware programming
  • Conformal coating & potting compliant with IPC-CC-830B
  • Complete mechanical assembly.
  • Fixture & fixtureless in circuit & functional testing.
  • Repair/rework including BGA & QFP
  • Turnkey, consignment, or mixed model
  • ICT – In Circuit Testing and X-Ray System inspection

Talk to an expert at Sierra Assembly to know more of the technical capabilities we own in the production of flexible PCBs.

Benefits of Choosing Flexible PCBs for Your Applications

Compared to other forms of PCBs, flexible PCBs can be manufactured with fewer interconnects, contact crimps, connectors and solder joints. With an unwavering commitment to quality, flex PCBs work best in GPS units, tablets, smart phones, cameras, and wearables, among others. A few amongst the several benefits of choosing these forms of PCBs include:

• Small package size
• High end performance in extreme temperatures
• Improved resistance to vibrations and movement
• High tensile strength
• Lighter than a normal board
• Higher current capacity than their rigid counterparts
• Lower assembly and installation expenses
• Mechanical and electrical repeatability
• Superior resistance to radiation and chemicals
• Installation flexibility
• Increased reliability and durability

Applications of Flexible PCBs
Flexible printed circuit boards are the choice when reliability and maximum adaptability is utmost important and dynamic flexing of circuit is needed. They are largely incorporated in the making of pacemakers, cochlear implants, handheld monitors, aircraft missile-launch detectors, radio communication systems, control tower systems, signal processing systems, electronic control module, test equipment, electrical switches, among others.  Owing to their several proven features and benefits, the demand for flexible circuit boards has grown to unprecedented levels in industries such as:

• Communications
• Consumer Electronics
• Automotive
• Medical
• Industrial
• Aerospace
• Military
• Transportation

In harmony with the growing demands for flex PCBs, we being a prominent flexible PCB manufacturer, take on any flexible printed circuit board design challenge. With attentive customer support from design, through final production, we deliver quality products at competitive price.