Flex PCB

Preventing the Delamination of Your Flex Circuitry in the Soldering Reflow Process

Why Do Flex PCB Delaminate in High Temperature Exposure?Flex Printed Circuits (FPCs) face a common issue during soldering reflow: delamination. This problem, primarily caused by rapid temperature changes, can severely impact the circuit's integrity and functionality. The root cause is often moisture absorption, which can occur in various parts...

The Invisible Link: Understanding Anisotropic Conductive Adhesives

Anisotropic Conductive Film (ACF) represents a significant advancement in the realm of electronic packaging technology. Serving as a crucial interconnect material, ACF stands out for its unique combination of attributes. It acts as a transparent polymeric connector material, endowed with the triple characteristics of adhesion, conductivity, and insulation. This makes...

Flexible Printed Circuits: PICA’s Expertise in Material Selection

Flexible Printed Circuits (FPC) are revolutionizing the electronics industry with their unique combination of flexibility, reliability, and lightweight construction. At the heart of these circuits lies their base material, typically polyimide (PI) or polyester (PET) films. These materials are selected for their excellent properties, including high density, thinness, and...

The Power of Embedded Passives

At PICA, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of new technological advancements, including embedded passives. Through this blog post, we aim to shed light on the broad realm of embedded passives and showcase how PICA and their manufacturing partners leverages this transformative technology to empower our customers in...

Why X-Ray inspection is essential in flexible printed circuit assembly (FPCA) and printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) processes

In the realm of flexible printed circuit assembly (FPCA) and printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), X-ray inspection plays a crucial role in ensuring product quality and meeting stringent requirements. This is particularly vital when incorporating surface mount components such as ball grid array (BGA), land grid array...