Rigid-Flex PCB
A rigid-flex PCB integrates rigid and flexible sections into a single assembly, combining structural strength with bendability. It reduces connectors and wiring and supports compact, three-dimensional layouts. Rigid-flex structures are part of our published flexible circuit product range; because construction varies widely from project to project, every rigid-flex enquiry starts with an engineering review of your stackup.
Typical Benefits
Common benefits for highly integrated electronics (industry general):
- Fewer connectors and assembly steps
- Saves internal space and reduces weight
- Improved vibration resistance and reliability
- Supports complex three-dimensional structures
How a Rigid-Flex Enquiry Is Evaluated
Rigid-flex construction depends on how the flex and rigid areas are arranged, so review comes before any commitment:
- Send your Gerber / CAD data and stackup drawing
- Our engineers review the rigid and flex areas, layer arrangement and material combination
- We confirm the feasible construction for your design and issue the quotation
- After confirmation the build moves through fabrication, with optional SMT assembly
What to Provide
Gerber / CAD data, rigid and flex stackup areas, layer count, base material and copper weight, surface finish, quantity (prototype or volume) and target delivery.
Complete data allows the rigid-flex construction to be assessed in one review pass.
Quality Control
Production follows the process sequence published on our website: incoming inspection, solder paste printing, placement, reflow soldering, AOI inspection and packing.
The Quality Control page describes the full sequence.
Prototype and Volume
Rigid-flex projects are normally developed as a prototype first and transferred to volume once the construction is confirmed.
Specific construction limits depend on your individual design, so please confirm them with our engineers before ordering rather than relying on general figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a rigid-flex PCB?
- It is a board that combines rigid sections and flexible sections in one assembly, so the flexible areas can bend or fold while the rigid areas carry components and provide mechanical support.
- When is rigid-flex preferred over a flexible circuit?
- Typically when the assembly needs both bendable connection and rigid support, when connector count and wiring should be reduced, or when the product must fit a compact three-dimensional layout.
- What should I send for a rigid-flex review?
- Gerber or CAD data plus a stackup drawing showing the rigid and flex areas, layer count, base material and copper weight, surface finish, quantity and target delivery.
- How is the construction confirmed?
- Construction is confirmed per project: our engineers review your stackup and material combination, then confirm the feasible construction and issue the quotation. We do not publish fixed rigid-flex parameters because feasibility depends on the individual design.
- How do I start?
- Send your data through the Contact page. Our engineers reply with the review result and the information still required before quotation.
Discuss rigid-flex with our engineers
Send your drawings and requirements - we will review the stackup and reply.
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