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So You Need Super-Thin Circuits? Here's How We Make 30μm Traces Work

Date: 2025-10-28

Alright, let's talk about getting really small with circuit lines. We're working with these rigid-flex PCBs where space is crazy tight, and regular circuit lines just won't cut it. That's where our 30-micron trace etching comes in - that's about one-third the width of a human hair, for reference.

Here's the deal with making these super-fine circuits:

We're basically using some seriously precise manufacturing techniques. Think of it like etching the world's smallest roadmap onto the board material. We've had to completely rethink our process to make lines this thin without having them break or mess up the signal.

The crazy part? We're making these tiny lines on boards that need to be both rigid AND flexible in different areas. So we can't just make everything super delicate - the lines have to survive bending in the flexible sections while staying perfect in the rigid parts.

Why would anyone need lines this small? Well, when you're trying to pack more components into smaller spaces - think medical implants, advanced wearables, or compact aerospace gear - every millimeter counts. With 30μm lines, we can fit way more functionality into the same footprint.
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The real challenge isn't just making them thin - it's making them reliable. We've spent years dialing in our process to ensure these hair-thin copper traces don't break during manufacturing or when the board gets flexed during use. Our quality checks are intense - we're talking microscope-level inspection of every board.

What this means for your projects:

You can design way smaller and more complex boards
Your devices can be more compact without sacrificing functionality
You get reliable performance even with these crazy-small traces
We're seeing this work great for medical devices, high-end sensors, and anywhere else where space is the ultimate luxury.

Bottom line: if you need to pack more into less space, these 30μm traces are game-changing. They're not easy to make right, but we've figured out how to do it reliably. And in today's world of ever-shrinking electronics, that's becoming pretty valuable.

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    Capel Rigid-Flex PCB  


    Capel manufacturing PCBs since 2009. Professional technology and high-precision Printed Circuit Boards involved in Medical, IOT, UAV, Aviation, Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial Control, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Electronics etc..

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