Metal Core PCB Fabrication includes the design and production of printed
circuit boards (PCB's) with a metal core, intended for use with LED-based Solid
State Lighting and other applications where heat dissipation is required.
Benefits of Metal Core PCB Fabrication
Metal Core PCB Fabrication presents a host of beneficial features for a
variety of applications. A lower thermal resistance can be achieved as a result
of MCPCB's which incorporate a dielectric polymer layer together with a high thermal
conductivity level.
Metal Core PCB Fabrication produces a product that transfers heat up to
nine times more rapidly than a typical FR4 PCB. The laminates in MCPCB's dissipate
heat which ensures that components which generate heat will remain cooler. This
leads to a longer operating life as well as maximized performance for such components.
Applications of Metal Core PCB Fabrication
With the adoption of new technologies, there are many more applications for Metal
Core PCB Fabrication. This technology is ideal for applications where components
generate a large amount of heat and have difficulty being cooled using conventional
fans and other cooling methods. In Solid State Lighting, MCPCB's help achieve a
higher level of illumination with fewer LED's required to produce it.
Although LED-based Solid State Light technologies have countless advantages, they
inherently produce significant amounts of heat. This makes Metal Core PCB Fabrication
helpful for applications like:
- General Lighting
- Automotive Systems
- Power Converters (industrial, telecom, power supplies, and high
voltage regulators)
- Photovoltaic
- Street Safety (lighting, streetlights, etc.)
- Back Light Applications
