Advantages

Rigid-Flex PCB Manufacturing Advantage

Rigid-Flex PCB Manufacturing Advantage combines rigid board strength with flexible circuit adaptability, enabling compact layouts, reduced assembly steps, and enhanced long-term reliability.

High Complexity

High Complexity Rigid-Flex PCB manufacturing enables dense interconnect designs, multi-layer integration, and stable performance across bending and rigid sections for advanced electronic systems.

Multi-layer structure integration

High-density interconnect capability

Stable flex-rigid reliability

Complex design support

Precision lamination control

Full In-house Process

Full In-house Process for Rigid-Flex PCB ensures complete control from material selection to final assembly, improving quality consistency, lead time efficiency, and interlayer reliability.

Full process integration control

Stable quality assurance system

Reduced production lead time

Consistent manufacturing quality

Enhanced interlayer reliability

Flexible Response

Flexible Response in Rigid-Flex PCB manufacturing enables fast adaptation to design changes, rapid prototyping, and efficient production scheduling while maintaining stable quality and performance consistency.

Fast design change adaptation

Rapid prototype support

Flexible production scheduling

Stable process control

Reliable delivery performance

Production Excellence

Advanced Rigid-Flex PCB Production Excellence

Advanced Rigid-Flex PCB Production Excellence delivers precise multilayer lamination, stable flex-to-rigid transition, and high reliability for compact, high-performance electronic systems.

Laser Cutting

Laser Cutting enables precise contouring of rigid-flex structures, ensuring clean edges and stable interconnect
reliability.

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Vacuum Lamination

Vacuum Lamination ensures stable bonding of rigid and flexible layers, improving reliability and interconnect integrity.

02

Plasma Cleaning

Plasma Cleaning improves surface activation and adhesion strength, ensuring stable bonding in rigid-flex PCB structures.

03

Precision Solder Mask

Plasma Cleaning improves surface activation and adhesion strength, ensuring stable bonding in rigid-flex PCB structures.

04

Advanced HDI PCB Production Excellence

Manufacturing Capability

Rigid-Flex PCB Manufacturing Capability

Rigid-Flex PCB Manufacturing Capability covers precision multilayer lamination, high-density interconnect processing, and reliable flex-rigid integration for aerospace, medical, and advanced electronics applications.

Item

Capability

Layer Count

Rigid Layer Count2–20 Layers,Flex Layer Count1–8 Layers

Board Thickness

0.15–6.0 mm

Finished Copper Thickness

0.5–3 oz

Min Trace Width/Space

3/3 mil

Min Mechanical Hole Size

0.15 mm

Min Laser Via Size

0.10 mm

Hole Tolerance

±0.05 mm

Aspect Ratio

20:1

Surface Finish

ENIG, ENEPIG, OSP, Immersion Silver

Impedance Control Tolerance

±5%

Panel Size

Max. 600 × 1000 mm

IPC Standard

IPC Class 2 / Class 3

UL Certification

Available

RoHS & REACH Compliance

Yes

Item

Capability

Construction Type

Rigid + Flex, Flex-to-Install, Dynamic Flex

Sequential Lamination

Up to 4 Cycles

HDI Structure

1+N+1, 2+N+2

Blind Vias

Available

Buried Vias

Available

Stacked Microvias

Available

Via-in-Pad

Filled & Capped

Laser Drilling

Available

Back Drilling

Available

Dynamic Flex Design

Available,>1,000,000 Cycles

Air Gap Structure

Available

Cavity Structure

Available

Selective ENIG

Available

Stiffener Attachment

PI, FR4, Stainless Steel, Aluminum

ZIF Finger Reinforcement

Available

EMI Shielding Film

Available

Adhesive and Adhesiveless Construction

Available

The table above only lists process parameters for HDI PCB products. Please download the full process manual.

Quality Control

Quality Control of Rigid-Flex PCB

Quality Control of Rigid-Flex PCB applies strict inspection and testing across lamination, drilling, and assembly processes to ensure structural reliability, signal integrity, and long-term durability.

Quality Control Equipment

Quality Control Equipment for Rigid-Flex PCB includes AOI, X-ray inspection, automated electrical testing, and reliability testing systems to ensure precise layer alignment, bonding integrity, and stable performance.

Time Domain Reflectometry

Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) is used in Rigid-Flex PCB testing to evaluate impedance consistency and detect transmission anomalies, ensuring stable signal integrity and reliable high-speed electrical performance.

Signal Path Validation

Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) testing verifies impedance, insertion loss, and return loss to ensure rigid-flex PCB maintain stable signal transmission across rigid and flexible sections.

Automated Optical Inspection

Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) is applied in Rigid-Flex PCB manufacturing to detect surface defects, pattern deviations, and assembly issues, ensuring precise circuit alignment, stable interconnect quality, and consistent product reliability.

Micro-section Analysis

Micro-section Analysis is used in Rigid-Flex PCB quality control to evaluate layer bonding, dielectric thickness, and interface integrity, ensuring structural stability, reliable flex performance, and consistent manufacturing quality.

Specular Reflection Testing

Specular Reflection Testing evaluates surface uniformity and coating consistency in Rigid-Flex PCB manufacturing, ensuring stable adhesion performance, reliable insulation properties, and consistent structural quality across production.

Quality Control Equipment

Quality Standard Certificates confirm compliance with ISO, IPC, and RoHS requirements, ensuring Rigid-Flex PCB manufacturing meets strict process control, reliability standards, and global quality expectations across complex electronic applications.

IS0 9001:2015

stepping stone

The most fundamental and universally applicable quality management systemcertification.

IPC A 610

Industry Standard

The most authoritative international standard for the acceptance of electronic assembly and PCB manufacturing.

IATF 16949:2016

Automotive-grade (high gold content)

Demonstrate the capability to manufacture highly reliable automotive PCB.

ISO 13485

Medical-grade (high gold content)

Demonstrate the capability to manufacture high-precision PCB for medical equipment.

ISO14001:2015

Environmental system

Green factory certification is highly valued by major manufacturers and overseas clients.

UL

Safety Certification

Mandatory safety and flame-retardant standards for entering the North American market.

RoHS

Environmental regulations

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive (a standard requirement for electronic products exported to the EU).

REACH

Environmental regulations

EU Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals.

certifications-info

IS0 9001:2015

01

IPC A 610

02

IATF 16949:2016

03

ISO 13485

04

ISO14001:2015

05

UL

06

RoHS

07

REACH

08

Applications

Rigid-Flex PCB Application

Rigid-Flex PCB Application supports compact and high-reliability designs for aerospace, medical devices, automotive electronics, and consumer products, enabling space saving, stable interconnects, and flexible structural integration.

01

Consumer Electronics

02

Automotive Electronics

03

Aerospace Systems

04

Medical Devices

05

Industrial Control Systems

01

Consumer Electronics

Rigid-Flex PCB Application in consumer electronics enables ultra-compact device design, improving space utilization, signal stability, and long-term reliability for smartphones, wearables, and smart devices.

02

Automotive Electronics

Rigid-Flex PCB Application in automotive electronics provides durable interconnect solutions for control units, sensors, and infotainment systems, maintaining stability under heat, vibration, and harsh environments.

03

Aerospace Systems

Rigid-Flex PCB Application in aerospace systems enables lightweight, compact, and highly reliable interconnect solutions, ensuring stable performance under vibration, temperature variation, and long-term operational stress.

04

Medical Devices

Rigid-Flex PCB Application in medical devices supports miniaturized and high-reliability electronics, ensuring stable signal integrity and safe operation in diagnostic, monitoring, and implantable equipment.

05

Industrial Control Systems

Rigid-Flex PCB Application in industrial control systems ensures robust electrical performance and mechanical flexibility, supporting complex automation equipment and high-density control architectures.

FAQ

Rigid-Flex PCB FAQ

Rogers PCB FAQ provides key information on material selection, dielectric properties, impedance control, manufacturing processes, testing methods, and applications in RF and microwave systems.

Q1

What is Rigid-Flex PCB and where is it commonly used?

Rigid-Flex PCB combines rigid and flexible circuits into one structure, widely used in aerospace, medical, automotive, and compact consumer electronics requiring high reliability and space efficiency.

Q2

What are the main manufacturing challenges of Rigid-Flex PCB?

Key challenges include precise layer alignment, controlled lamination, flexible material handling, and maintaining stable electrical performance across rigid and bendable sections.

Q3

How is quality ensured in Rigid-Flex PCB production?

Quality is ensured through AOI inspection, X-ray testing, electrical testing, micro-section analysis, and strict process control across all manufacturing stages.

Q4

What advantages does Rigid-Flex PCB offer over traditional PCB?

It reduces connectors and assembly steps, improves signal integrity, saves space, and enhances mechanical reliability in complex electronic systems.

Solutions

Rigid-Flex PCB Solutions

Rigid-Flex PCB Solutions provide integrated design-to-production services, delivering compact structures, high-density interconnects, and reliable performance for aerospace, medical, automotive, and advanced electronics applications.

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