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2022 · 09 · 14

Production & Packaging

FQC Engineering Team

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Pros and Cons of Rigid-Flex Boards

Rigid-flex PCBs combine FPC and PCB traits — both flex and rigid regions on the same board, well-suited for products with tight spatial constraints, but with complex processes, lower yield, and higher cost.

Published

September 14, 2022

Category

Production & Packaging

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FQC Engineering Team

Robotic loader on the production floor

Pros: Rigid-flex PCBs combine the characteristics of FPC and PCB. Because they have both a flexible region and a rigid region on the same board, they suit products with special requirements, save internal space, help reduce finished-product volume, and improve overall performance.

Cons: Rigid-flex boards involve many process steps, are hard to make, and have lower yield, with higher material and labor input. Price is therefore relatively high and production cycle relatively long.

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