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PCB Final Surface Finish Selection: No one size fits all solution

Remember the good ole days when hot air solder level was the go-to surface finish for almost all applications? The

Transition from Domestic Prototype to Off Shore Production for Flex Circuits

A smooth domestic to off shore transition Designing a flex to be prototyped domestically? No, problem. Designing a rigid flex

Rigid Flex: Total Cost Comparison

Rigid Flex: Total Cost Comparison The transition to a rigid flex design from the traditional approach of using cable assemblies

Flex Circuit Cost Drivers

Primary Cost Drivers for Flex Circuit Designs Someone once told me that the potential applications for flexible circuits are really

Flex-to-Fit, Flexible Circuits Solve Space Constraints

The “Flex-to-Fit” concept reminds us that creativity and engineering go hand-in-hand.  Click HERE for the video recording of our Fit-to-Flex

Is it "Just a Board"?

I was out with friends one night, a table full of people holding many different conversations at one time. I

Do you avoid rigid flex design?

It is common to hear, “we avoid rigid flex”,  with the most common objection often being the learning curve to

Polyimide Coverlay and Adhesive Squeezout

When a flexible circuit requires high dielectric or dynamic flexing, an adhesive coverlay film is often the best choice. This

Acceptance Criteria for Cap Plating of Filled Vias

We are periodically asked about the acceptance criteria for cap plating of filled holes. Today’s engineering tip gives the acceptance

Ormet Paste – Making Z-Axis connections during lamination

Paste instead of plating ~ something to think about….. We have been part of several discussions recently regarding Ormet paste