The pictures below show a sample of the different flex types that we've manufactured. |
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| Single-Sided Flex |
Soldermask replaces both coverlayers. PSA and FR4 stiffener are added at certain areas. Plating finish is HASL. This part is used in a data storage unit. |
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| Double-Sided Flex |
This double-sided flex has silver epoxy shielding in the dynamic area. Plating finish is ENIG. This part is used in a cell phone that both flips and slides in two directions. |
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| 3-Layer Flex |
This 3-layer flex has an aluminum stiffener at the camera module area. Plating finish is ENIG. This part is used in a cell phone with an integrated camera. |
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| 4-layer Flex with Air-Gap |
This multi-layer flex has 4-layer (air-gap) areas, and single-sided areas. This hinge flex will be bonded to the phone LCD. The specs in the LCD bonding region are 3 mil lines / 3 mil spaces [0.07mm lines / 0.07mm spaces]. |
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| 7-layer Flex with Air-Gap |
This multi-layer flex has 7-layer air-gap construction. This jumper flex is located in the hinge of a cellphone. The parts are currently shown in a sub-panel, which is used to simplify the connector SMT assembly. |
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| 2-layer Flex-FR4 |
Laminate is thin-core FR4. Soldermask is on both sides. Surface finish is OSP. This part is used in an automotive under-the-hood application. |
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