STECHPrecision PCB Manufacturing

Primary Capability

Rigid-Flex PCB

Rigid board sections connected by flexible circuit layers, combined into a single assembly instead of separate boards joined by cables.

Rigid-flex PCB layout showing rigid sections connected by flexible circuit tails, illustrative
Rigid-Flex PCB, illustrative

Overview

Rigid board sections connected by flexible circuit layers, combined into a single assembly instead of separate boards joined by cables.

Why it matters

Where a product needs to fold, hinge, or fit into a non-flat enclosure, rigid-flex removes the connectors and wiring harnesses that would otherwise be extra failure points.

Typical Applications

  • Foldable and hinged devices
  • Aerospace and defense packaging
  • Wearables with articulated sections
  • Compact assemblies with tight 3D packaging constraints

Manufacturing Considerations

  • Bend radius and flex-cycle life need to be planned into the design, not added afterward
  • Material selection differs between rigid and flex zones and affects lamination
  • Assembly and handling require different fixturing than a flat rigid board

Technical Characteristics

Max layer countPending specification
Min trace / spacePending specification
Min hole sizePending specification
Standard materialsPending specification
Surface finish optionsPending specification
Typical turnaroundPending specification

Exact specifications are confirmed per order -- send a spec through Request a Quote for a firm answer.

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