Aluminum pcbs
Instead of having a fiberglass or plastic substrate an aluminum circuit board has a metal substrate. They are made of alloy plates that are a combination of aluminum, magnesium and silumin (Al-Mg-Si) which has a similar layout to other PCB. It has a layer or layers of copper, solder mask and silkscreen layered over it.
The Aluminum pcb (metal core pcb) can consist entirely of metal or have a combination of fiberglass and aluminum. Aluminum PCBs typically are single sided but can be double sided as well.
The aluminum material is less expensive, environment friendly (easily recyclable), having better heat transfer capacity, durable and lightweight.
Aluminum boards get the most use in LED and power converting electronics. The intense light produced by LEDs creates high levels of heat, which aluminum directs away from components. An aluminum PCB extends the lifespan of an LED device and provides more stability.
As a leading PCB Manufacturer, Circuitek Solutions Inc. is committed to providing you with the best quality Aluminum printed circuit boards.
