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Flexible circuit laminate for surface mount devices

US4851613A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 1988
Grant dateJul 25, 1989
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2201/0989
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The disclosed invention provides a flexible circuit board for use in surface mount technology. A polyaramid fiber reinforced resin provides a substrate for a copper cladding in which a circuit is formed. Overlaying the circuitry are a plurality of spaced insulating pads also reinforced with polyaramid fiber for dimensional stability. The spaces insulated pads define fold-lines along which the circuit may be folded, thereby providing a degree of flexibility required for flexible circuit applications.

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