18/01/2018
Types Of PCB(Printed Circuit Boards)
1.Single-layer PCBs
2.Double-layer PCBs
3.Multi-layer PCBs
4.Rigid PCBs
5.Flexible PCBs
6.Flex-rigid PCBs
7.High-frequency PCBs
8.Aluminum-Backed PCBs ✔
8.Aluminum-Backed PCBs
-- Aluminum-backed PCBs are designed in much the same way as their copper-backed counterparts.
-- However, instead of the usual fiberglass used in most PCB board types, aluminum-backed PCBs make use of aluminum or copper substrate board.
-- The aluminum backing is lined with thermally insulating material that is designed to have a low thermal resistance, meaning less heat is transferred from the insulating material to the backing. Once the insulation is applied, a circuit layer of copper, ranging in thickness from one ounce to ten, is applied.
Aluminum-backed PCBs have many advantages over PCBs with a fiberglass backing, including:
• Low cost. Aluminum is one of the most abundant metals on Earth, making up 8.23% of the planet's weight. Aluminum is easy and inexpensive to mine, which helps to cut expenses in manufacturing process. Thus, building products with aluminum is less expensive.
• Environmentally friendly. Aluminum is non-toxic and easily recyclable. Due to its ease of assembly, manufacturing printed circuit boards out of aluminum is also a good way to conserve energy.
• Heat dissipation. Aluminum is one of the best materials available for dissipating heat away from crucial components of circuit boards. Instead of dispersing the heat out into the rest of the board, it transfers heat out into the open air. Aluminum PCB cools faster than an equivalent-sized copper PCB.
• Material durability. Aluminum is far more durable than materials like fiberglass or ceramic, especially for drop tests. The use of sturdier base materials helps reduce damage during manufacture, shipping and installation.
All of these advantages make Aluminum PCBs an excellent choice for applications require high outputs of power within very tight tolerances, including Traffic lights, Automotive lighting, Power supplies, Motor controllers and High-current circuitry.
In addition to those major areas of use, aluminum-backed PCBs can also be used in applications that require a high degree of mechanical stability or where the PCB might be subject to high levels of mechanical stress. They are less subject to thermal expansion than a fiberglass-based board, meaning that the other materials on the board, such as the copper foil and insulation, will be less likely to peel away, further lengthening the lifetime of the product.