Polyimide Flex Circuit
Heat Resistant, Chemical Resistant and Alkaline Etchability Polyimide Film
APICAL® Polyimide Film Is the Right Choice.
Polyimide for Polyimide Flex Circuit: The Superior Choice with APICAL® Polyimide Film
Polyimide Flex Circuit: Essential Technology
Polyimide Flex Circuit are integral to modern technology, found in everything from automobiles, portable phones, and SLR cameras to sophisticated military and avionics systems. Something as common as a notebook computer or tablet wouldn’t be possible without Polyimide Flex Circuit technology, which allows hundreds of tiny components to be electronically connected in a three-dimensional array. The critical role of polyimide for Polyimide Flex Circuits in these applications cannot be overstated.
Stringent Specification Criteria
The specification criteria that a polyimide film must meet are among the most stringent in the Polyimide Flex Circuits industry. APICAL® Polyimide exceeds these criteria because it was specifically designed for this exceptionally demanding application. As a result, all users of APICAL® Polyimide benefit from a precision product made with leading-edge technology. This makes APICAL® Polyimide the premier polyimide for Polyimide Flex Circuits, certified to IPC Specification 4202/1.
Superior Manufacturing Process
Starting with the manufacturing process, the superior properties of APICAL® Polyimide make it the best choice as a substrate for Polyimide Flex Circuitry. Produced in a clean room environment and 100% optically inspected for pinhole and inclusion defects, APICAL® Polyimide ensures the highest quality standards. This meticulous process guarantees that APICAL® Polyimide stands out as the optimal polyimide for Polyimide Flex Circuits.
Exceptional Heat and Chemical Resistance
APICAL® Polyimide’s 400ºF heat resistance allows for easy wave or hand soldering, making it ideal for Polyimide Flex Circuit applications. Its overall chemical resistance and alkaline etchability enable it to be chemically milled while enduring the rigors of Polyimide Flex Circuit (PFC) processing. This exceptional durability underscores why APICAL® Polyimide is the preferred polyimide for Polyimide Flex Circuits.
Reliable Mechanical Toughness
The physical toughness of APICAL® Polyimide allows it to be flexed reliably and repeatedly for millions of cycles. This makes it an invaluable material for Polyimide Flex Circuits that require long-term reliability and performance. Additionally, APICAL® Polyimide NP, developed specifically for the FPC industry, gives circuit designers the flexibility to match the polyimide film’s coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) closely to the CTE of copper. This matching prevents circuit curling during temperature cycling, further solidifying its position as the top polyimide for Polyimide Flex Circuits.
Unmatched Quality from Texas
APICAL® Polyimide, produced in our Texas plant, delivers properties no other polyimide film can match: superior web flatness, more uniform across-the-web properties, more uniform thickness control, and superior dimensional stability. These attributes are a result of the most advanced and precise processing equipment in the world, making APICAL® Polyimide the unparalleled choice for polyimide for Polyimide Flex Circuits.
Why Choose APICAL Polyimide For Polyimide Flex Circuits?
APICAL® Polyimide Film is the leading polyimide for Polyimide Flex Circuits, offering unmatched heat resistance, chemical durability, and mechanical toughness. Its superior manufacturing process and exceptional properties make it the ideal choice for any application requiring reliable and high-performance Polyimide Flex Circuits. Trust APICAL® Polyimide for the best polyimide for Polyimide Flex Circuits in your advanced electronic designs.
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Quality
Industries who depend upon APICAL® Polyimide Film benefit not only from a carefully designed product, but from the process behind it as well. Unlike many film manufacturers, APICAL® Polyimide process technology is driven by quality not speed.
Performance
In spite of being lighter in weight than many of the materials it has replaced, the overall performance of APICAL® Polyimide surpasses them. Its high degree of dimensional stability allows it to be wrapped tightly for applications where space is a premium. It is tough, highly resistant to tearing, abrasion and puncture.
Technical Data
APICAL® Polyimide Films possess an excellent balance of physical, thermal, electrical, and chemical properties over a wide range of temperatures for Polyimide Flex Circuits, tape automated bonding, motor generator insulation, wire and cable insulation, pressure sensitive tape and other uses.