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Flex Circuit Specific Terms and Definitions

Recently, I was having a few discussions with someone very new to flex design. I was trying to be helpful

SMTA Pilot Program for Emerging Engineers

The age gap in the electronics industry is something we discuss at nearly all our industry trade events. We have

Rigid-Flex Prototyping Tips

What are a few key tips for flex and rigid-flex prototyping? Rigid-flex prototyping tips are helpful to anyone wanting quick

Why Doesn’t Every Application Use Rigid-Flex Technology?

Why doesn’t every application use rigid-flex technology? Good Question! Rigid-flex technology is a hybrid between rigid boards and flexible circuits,

Spark an Idea

“Everything you imagine is real,” is a well-known, inspirational quote by Pablo Picasso often interpreted in the context of the

Budgetary Quote Early in the Design Process

Question: What information is needed for a budgetary quote and when should I request pricing? Flex and rigid flex are

Rigid Outer-Layers to Reduce Cost

Why isn’t a 3-layer rigid flex less expensive than a 4-layer rigid flex? Designing flex and rigid flex can be

Flex Talk: New Materials or New to You?

I think the phrase, “There is something new for everyone,” absolutely applies to the PCB industry. Our industry offers a

Flex Talk: New Engineering Talent Joining the Electronics Industry

Last spring, Ross Olson, an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota and member of the U of M Solar

SAP and mSAP in Flexible Circuit Fabrication

Question: What is SAP and mSAP? SAP is Semi-Additive Processing and mSAP stands for Modified Semi-Additive Processing. SAP and mSAP are not