16 Layer Rigid-Flex PCB with 12 Layer Flex PCB Book Binding

Rigid-flex PCBs are an integral part of electronic applications because they combine rigid and flexible technologies. These printed circuit boards feature several layers of flexible circuit substrates attached to a rigid board. As the name suggests, the rigid-flex circuit boards offer both – flexibility and rigidity, which are important requirements in several applications. At Rigiflex Technology, Inc., we provide rigid-flex PCBs in different specifications and unique designs such as a 16-layer rigid-flex PCB with 12-layer flex PCB bookbinding.

The circuit bookbinding helps increase the length of the circuit in an outward direction from the bend radius. This length addition is influenced by different factors such as the tightness of the bend or number of layers of the circuit. This method helps avoid the bending of the circuit in different directions and channelizes it to only one direction. It also releases tension from the different circuit layers, and helps prevent buckling at the bend radius.

We can provide 16-layer rigid-flex printed circuit boards with 12-layer flex PCB bookbinding in different specifications. These PCBs are made from a wide range of board materials such as FR4, Rogers Ultralam 2000, Rogers RO4350, Rogers RO4003, black FR4, Arlon AR350, and more. We use different types of connectors to terminate the extreme ends of flexible PCBs. In many cases, we also use stiffeners for termination. Thermo Set and PSA based aluminum, FR4, stainless steel, and polyamide are some of the common stiffeners used by us. We understand that the current requirements of these 16-layer rigid-flex PCBs will vary across different applications. Copper thickness is one of the important factors contributing to the current carrying capacity of these PCBs. Knowing this, we design these PCBs in different copper thicknesses from 1 Oz to 5 Oz for outer layers, and from 0.5 Oz to 4 Oz for inner layers. The copper traces are masked with a thin lacquer-like polymer layer to protect it against oxidation. We provide these PCBs in different solder mask colors such as green/green, matte white, black/black, matte clear, blue top and bottom mix, red one or both sides mix, and so on.

Over the years, we have invested in technologies and expertise, which allows us to take complex printed circuit board projects, and complete them in the shortest turnaround times. Do you have any complex rigid-flex circuit board design in mind? Our experts will work with you to understand your requirements, while suggesting you the right materials and specifications. At Rigiflex, our objective is delivering you the highest-quality products at competitive prices.