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Introduction to Multilayer Flexible Circuit Boards

Date: 2025-07-25

Introduction to Multilayer Flexible Circuit Boards

Structural Composition
Multilayer flexible circuit boards (multilayer FPCs) feature unique and critical structural designs in electronic component connection and circuit construction. Their common structural configurations are diverse, primarily based on substrate combinations. On one hand, they can be formed by combining double-sided substrates with single-sided substrates; on the other hand, they can also be constructed by combining double-sided substrates with each other.

In the manufacturing process, copper surfaces of each layer serve as the basic carriers for circuit construction. First, circuits are precisely fabricated on these copper surfaces. Then, drilling technology is used to create physical channels for interlayer connection. Subsequently, through electroplating, these channels are converted into metallized holes, establishing conductive pathways between different layers. Once the interlayer conductive pathways are complete, lamination is performed to firmly bond each layer, and finally, film coating is applied to complete the basic formation of the multilayer FPC, ensuring all structural layers function synergistically.

Performance Advantages
In terms of performance, multilayer FPCs demonstrate significant advantages, making them a preferred choice in electronic device circuit design.
Reliability: Compared to some traditional circuit boards, multilayer FPCs, due to their structural design and manufacturing processes, can better handle complex working conditions, reduce the probability of circuit failures, and ensure stable circuit operation.
Thermal Conductivity: Their special structure facilitates heat transfer and dissipation. In high-power, multi-component integrated electronic devices, they can effectively prevent heat accumulation from affecting component performance and even device lifespan.
Assembly Convenience: This is also a prominent highlight. The reasonable interlayer design and connection methods make them easier to adapt to other components during electronic device assembly, simplifying the assembly process and improving production efficiency.

Physical Parameters and Processing Characteristics
Thickness Specifications
The conventional thickness of multilayer FPCs ranges from 0.2MM to 0.3MM, meeting the lightweight and thin requirements of most electronic devices for circuit boards. Meanwhile, according to actual application scenarios—such as devices with special requirements for structural strength and space adaptation—the thickness can be increased by adjusting the manufacturing process, flexibly adapting to different design needs.

Material and Process Differences
In terms of processing material selection, multilayer FPCs mostly use adhesive-free materials, whose properties help ensure the performance and structural stability of the circuit board. In process comparison, the core difference from double-sided FPCs focuses on the circuit processing link. Due to the higher structural complexity and diverse circuit layout and connection requirements of multilayer FPCs, circuit processing involves more precise and complex precision control and process steps.

Common Lamination Types
Multilayer FPCs have rich conventional lamination types to adapt to different functional needs:
"Double-sided substrate + pure adhesive + single-sided substrate": This lamination ensures certain structural strength and conductive performance while allowing flexible adjustment of the single-sided substrate's functions.
"Double-sided substrate + pure adhesive + double-sided substrate": This form enhances double-sided conductivity and structural symmetry stability.
"Single-sided substrate + pure adhesive + single-sided substrate + pure adhesive + single-sided substrate": Suitable for circuit designs requiring multi-layer single-sided functional partitioning and step-by-step conduction. Through different lamination combinations, various electronic circuit design scenarios are satisfied.

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