Flex Circuits Design Guide - MINCO - #3

How to Get Started

CarefulIy review the inform,]! ion in ihis guide and other online resources at ■.vww.miricu.con flox.-'. Knowledge of flex circuit types, capabilities and applications will provide the guidelines you need lo design 11-.¡-.-,1 flex circuit for your

2. Build a Flex Circuit Mock-up The dynamic nature of flex circuit allows lor a multitude of design options. The best method for determining the validity of your do^nn is to " -eatc a pbvs ca ^:lcx circuit nci I. up. To make your mock-up. follow these steps: a. Determine the system points to be electrically connect-

Minco will review you,- design for possible improvements

money to create a fune tinnal flex ci,-i i:i: prototype, testing a right form and fit for your product. Form refers to the physi-

for installation, or will it meet temperature requirements? A

To receive ;: flex circuii mechanical '.ample proposal:

routing to each termination location, tic or net list details along with special

.. Convert the CAD model to a 2-0 DXF format and includ requirements, and a brief e>: plana lion of your applica-and email address, and phone number.

. Email tin's information to sales.S3minco.com.

. Minco will provide ,1 responsi' with .-: Ie,id line fo;

d. Examine sample < in nits of irniI.i^ layer counts todeter-

circuit and material samples, at www.minco.com).

e. Review mechanic.hI requirement:, lo ensure that bend

layer c 01. nt irefer lo IPC-.Wr! for bend ladies guidelines).

f. Construct a "paper doll" outline of your flex circuit using heavy paper and chuck fo- !i:. Make mcx>lfic_titions as

ing modifications until the desired fit is achieved.

g. Use .010" {O.Jrimmi polyesler filr:i lei

For More Information and Collaboration

other design engineers fai ed v.-Tb i rearing (heir own proto­type. On the Minco "E2E" Engineer to Engineer Discussion Board, a special forum has been created specifically for desk

Share your prototypiny experiences. ,i ik questions or help Community section on the Minco web site home page and

prints in the proper locations and route conductors per schematic or net list. Design rules for routing conductors on flexible circuits can be found in the IPC-2223 Sectrona( Design Standard /or Flexible Primed Boards You can also refer to the Standard Design Recommendations section in this guide.