Standard Flex
Single-Sided Flexible Circuits
When to Use Single-Sided Flex Circuits
- Dynamic flexing applications
- Unusual folding & forming applications
- Installation/service applications/repair
- Limitations on space/thickness
- Installation/service flexing
Single-Sided Flex Circuit Features
- Very thin construction under .004″-.008″ (.10mm-.20mm)
- One conductive layer
- Reverse bared or back bared pads
- Supported & unsupported finger areas
Double-Sided Flexible Circuits
When to Use Double-Sided Flexible Circuits
- Required when circuit density & layout can not be routed on a single layer
- Ground & power plane applications
- Shielding applications
- Dense surface mount assembly
Double-Sided Flex Circuit Features
- Component assembly available on both sides
- Two conductive layers
- Can be converted into a Sculptured Flex
Multi-Layer Flexible Circuits
When to Use Multi-Layer Flexible Circuits
- Required when circuit density & layout cannot be routed on a single layer
- Ground & power plane applications
- Shielding applications
- Dense surface mount assembly
- Increased circuit density
- Controlled impedance with shielding
Multi-Layer Flex Circuit Features
- Up to eight conductive layers
- Compatible with use of resistive foils like Cupronickel & Constantan
- Unbonded regions to increase flexibility
- EMI/RFI shielding
