Aluminum PCB

Aluminum PCB Manufacturer

An aluminum PCB, also known as an aluminum-based printed circuit board, is a type of printed circuit board (PCB) that uses aluminum as the base material rather than the standard FR-4 glass fiber-reinforced epoxy resin. Aluminum printed circuit boards (PCBs) are commonly used in applications requiring high thermal conductivity and/or electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding.

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Aluminum PCB Manufacturing Solutions

Aluminum printed circuit boards have a thin layer of conductive dielectric material on them. They are also referred to as Aluminum Clad, Aluminum Base, MCPCB (Metal Clad Printed Circuit Board), IMS (Insulated Metal Substrate), Thermally Conductive PCBs, and other terms. An aluminum PCB's base material is a good heat conductor, making it effective at dissipating heat generated by electronic components. This is especially useful in applications involving high temperatures or high power densities, such as LED lighting and power electronics. Aluminum PCBs can also be used in EMI shielding applications because the aluminum base material effectively blocks the transmission of electromagnetic radiation.

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  • Turn times as short as 24 hours
  • 1 to 100,000 units
  • Class II Inspection standard and Class III Inspection available
  • 100% on-time guarantee
  • DFM support
  • Lead free (RoHS) options
  • SMT and thru-hole capabilities
  • All SMT machine placed
  • AOI (Automated Optical Inspection)
  • Lead-free RoHS Certification and ITAR compliance screen available
  • Program Design
  • flex Board Capability
  • PCB manufacturing Capabilities
  • Equipment Exhibition

We offer one-stop services for all types of PCBs, from component purchasing to functional testing and package completion.

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Flexible payment options

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On-Demand Manufacturing

No MOQ or MPQ limited. Prototype or mass production order acceptable.

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Inspection Of Quality

90% of the technical staff have more than 10 years of industry experience

flex Board Capability

Layer Count 1-6L 1-4 L normal
Board Thickness 0.1-0.5mm (1-4L) 0.6-0.8mm (5-6L)
The tolerance of 1L board thickness ±0.03mm
The tolerance of 2L board thickness ±0.03mm
The tolerance of multilayer board thickness ±10% (Normal ±0.1mm)
The tolerance of multilayer board thickness ±10% (Normal ±0.05mm)
The tolerance of board thickness ±10% (Normal ±0.1mm)
The tolerance of board thickness 9inch*23inch(PI≥1mil) 9inch*14inch (normal)
Max finished board size 2mm*4mm(no connection tab);8mm*8mm(with connection tab)
Min finished board size 生益 SF305: PI=0.5mil, 1mil, 2mil; Cu=0.33OZ, 0.5OZ, 1OZ
Adhesive flex core 杜邦AP:PI=1mil,2mil,3mil,4mil;Cu=0.5oz,1oz, 2oz
Adhesiveless core 杜邦AP:PI=1mil,2mil,3mil,4mil;Cu=0.5oz,1oz, 2oz
Thermosetting adhesive 杜邦LF:0110,0210
PI stiffener 台虹 MHK 系列: PI=3mil, 5mil , 7mil, 9mil
3M tape 9077,9460
Finished copper thickness 12um / 18um 3/3mil
Finished copper thickness 35um 4/3.5mil
Finished copper thickness 70um 6/5mil
Solder mask bridge min. (copper thickness<=1oz) 4mil(Green),5mil(White),8.0mil(big copper area)
Solder mask opening (single side) 6mil,8mil(big copper area)
Solder mask opening of NPTH (single side) 3mil(partial2.5mil)
Min. coverlay bridge 8mil
Finished copper thickness 12um / 18um 5/5mil (after compensation)
Finished copper thickness 35um 6.5/5mil (after compensation)
Finished copper thickness 70um 10/8mil (after compensation)
Min. Inner layer annual ring width 4mil(<4L),7mil(4-6L),9mil(7-8L)
The min distance between inner layer isolated pad and copper area 3.5mil 4mil normal
Max finished inner layer copper thickness 3oz 2 oz normal
Finished copper thickness, before compensation 3/3mil
Finished copper thickness 35um, before compensation 3.5/3.5mil
Finished copper thickness 70um, before compensation 5.5/5mil
Finished copper thickness 35um, 3mil(<2mm);4mil(2-4.5mm)
Finished copper thickness 35-70um, 5mil(<2mm);6mil(2-4.5mm)
Finished copper thickness >70um, 7mil(<2mm);10mil(2-4.5mm)
Min the distance between NPTH edge to external conductor before compensation 4oz 2 oz normal
Max finished external copper thickness 8mil 5mil(Gold finger area)
The max board thickness for 0.15mm drill bit 0.8mm
Min laser hole diameter 0.1mm
Min finish half PTH via diameter 0.3mm
Min NPTH tolerance ±2mil(limit+0,-2mil or +2mil,-0)
Min space between via hole walls in different net, before compensation 10mil(after compensation) 12mil (normal)(after compensation)
Tolerance of stiffener tape ±0.1mm (Normal ±0.2mm)
Tolerance of Coverlay ±2mil ((Normal ±4mil)
Min distance between coverlay opening and conduct 3mil ((Normal 4mil)

PCB manufacturing Capabilities

Normal Tg FR4(Halogen free) Shengyi S1150
High Tg FR4(Halogen free) Shengyi S1165
HDI PCB material LDPP(IT-180A 1037,1086)、Normal 106,1080
High Tg FR4 Isola:FR408、FR408HR、IS410、FR406、GETEK、PCL-370HR
Ceramic Particle Filled Laminates Rogers:Rogers4350、Rogers4003;Arlon:25FR、25N;
PTFE Laminates Rogers、Taconic、Arlon、Nelco、TP
PTFE PP Taconic:TP、TPN、HT1.5(1.5mil)、Fastrise
Rigid PCB Back board、HDI、
Blind&buried via type Laminating≤3 times
HDI PCB 1+n+1、1+1+n+1+1、2+n+2、3+n+3
Lead free Flash gold、ENIG
aspect ratio 10:01:00
Max finished size HAL Leaded 22"*39"
MIN finished size HAL Leaded 5"*6"
PCB thickness HAL Leaded0.6-4.0mm;
MAX high to gold finger 1.5inch
Min space between gold fingers 6mil
Min block space to gold fingers 7.5mi
Max lamination cycle 3 times
Min laser drill for stacked via 0.1mm
Min stacked via pad size 0.3mm
Max laser drilling size 0.15mm
Blind Via Finished Hole Size 0.3mm
Buried Via Finished Hole Size 0.3mm
Non Conductive Filled Vias 0.2mm~0.8mm
Conductive Filled Vias 0.2~0.8mm
ENIG (Electroless Nickel/Immersion Gold) AU: 0.05~0.1um Nickel: 3~5um
Hard gold 0.1~1.0um
Soft gold 0.1~1.0um
Lead Free HASL 2~40um
Flash gold(electroplated gold) Au 0.025-0.10um,Nickel 3~5um
electroplated Gold finger Au 0.25-1.0um Nickel 3~5um
Selective Gold Au 0.25-1.0um Nickel 3~5um
Tin Nickel N/A
Immersion Silver 0.2~0.4um
Soldermask min. 8um, max. 30um
Min mechanical hole 4mil/6mil/8mi 0.8mm/1.5mm/2.5mm
Finshed mechanical hole size 0.1~6.0mm
MAX aspect ratio for Hole 12:01:00
Max aspect ratio for mechanical depth- control 1.3:1
Min. depth of Mechanical depth- control(backdrill) 0.2mm
Min gap between hole wall conductor 7mil
Min space between laser holes and conductor 5mil
Min space bwteen hole walls in different net 12mil
Min space bwteen hole walls in same net 8mil
Min space bwteen NPTH hole walls 10mil
Hole location tolerance '+/-3mil
NPTH tolerance '+/-0.05mm
Pressfit holes tolerance '+/-0.05mm
Countersink depth tolerance +/-0.15mm
Countersink hole size tolerance +/-0.15mm
Min Pad size for laser drillings 0.25mm
Min Pad size for mechanical drilling 0.4mm
Min Pad size for mechanical drilling 0.3mm
Min BGA pad size 0.4mm
Pad size tolerance(BGA) '+/-2mil
Min lead pitch 0.3mm
Min BGA ball pitch 0.3mm
Internal Layer 1/3OZ: N/A
Internal Layer 1/2OZ: 3.5/3.5mil
Internal Layer 1OZ: 3/4mil
Internal Layer 2OZ: 4/5mil
External Layer 1/3OZ: 3/3mil
External Layer 1/2OZ:3.5/3.5mil
Width tolerance ≤10mil:+/-20%
Min copper pour to Pour 7mil
Min copper pour to trace 4mil
Min copper pour to microvia 8mil
Min copper pour to buired via 4mil
Min copper pour to SMD Pad 5mil
Min copper pour to PTH Pad 5mil
Soldermask color Semi Gloss greeen\Gloss Green\Matte Green\Black\Red\Blue\Yellow
Solder Mask Min Dam Size 4mil
Solder Mask Min Dam Size in BGA Area 4mil
Solder Mask Registration '+/-4mil
Silkscreen color White, yellow , black
Min width of soldermask bridge White, yellow , black
Min width of soldermask bridge 4mil
Min. Diameter Rout Cutter Available 0.6mm
Routed Part Size Tolerance '+/-0.15mm
V-CUT symmetrical tolerance '+/-0.1mm
MAX V-CUT lines 80 lines
V-CUT angle tolerance '+/-5 degress
V Score, Edge to Copper H≤1.0mm:0.3mm(20°)、0.33mm(30°)、0.37mm(45°);
V Score, Edge to Copper
V Score, Edge to Copper 1.6<H≤2.4mm:0.42mm(20°)、0.51mm(30°)、0.64mm(45°);
V-CUT angle 20、30、45 degree
Gold finger bevelling 20、30、45、60 degree
Gold finger bevelling tolerance '+/-5 degree
Min space of gold finger chamfering 6mm
Min gap between the side of 8mil
Layer count 1~28 layer
PCB thickness 0.4~6..0mm
PCB thickness tolerance˄Normal Thickness : ±10%(>1.0mm);±0.1mm(≤1.0mm);
PCB thickness tolerance˄Special ˅ Thickness ±0.1mm(≤2.0mm);±0.15mm(2.1-3.0mm)
Min bow&twist 0.75%
Controlled Impedance Tolerance '+/-10%
Testing methods Flying probe testing, Test fixture
Quality standards IPC II, IPC III

Testing Procedures

Aluminum printed circuit boards (PCBs) have several advantages in electronic devices and systems. Among the primary benefits are:

Aluminum PCBs can effectively dissipate heat, which can improve the performance and lifespan of electronic components. Because they do not warp or delaminate, they are also more durable and have a longer lifespan than traditional PCBs. However, due to the more complex manufacturing process, they are generally more expensive to produce than traditional PCBs.

Aluminum printed circuit boards (PCBs) have several advantages in electronic devices and systems. Among the primary benefits are:

  1. Thermal management: Because aluminum is a good heat conductor, aluminum printed circuit boards can effectively dissipate heat from electronic components, improving their performance and extending their lifespan.
  2. Weight savings: Because aluminum is lighter than traditional PCB materials like FR-4, it can help reduce the overall weight of electronic devices and systems.
  3. Durability: Compared to traditional PCB materials, aluminum PCBs are more resistant to physical damage and environmental factors such as moisture and corrosion. As a result, they are suitable for use in rugged or harsh environments.
  4. Aluminum PCBs can be more cost-effective than traditional PCB materials in some cases, particularly in high-volume production runs.
  5. EMI shielding: The use of aluminum PCBs to effectively shield electronic components from EMI, which can improve the reliability and performance of electronic devices and systems.

Aluminum printed circuit boards provide a good combination of performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness, making them a good choice for many electronic applications.

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Michaela ★★★★★

The delivered assembled PCBs worked flawlessly. The component placement is superb. Mis wang, the WINOW engineer in charge of our project, and I got along great. She asked pertinent questions to ensure that the project was completed properly. We had a very pleasant, quick, and to-the-point conversation.

Herbert ★★★★★

This board is required to charge the lipo batteries on my robotic platform (rover). First-time order, with excellent communication throughout the ordering process, manufacturing progress, and delivery tracking. Very good price, especially for the first order with a discount credit.

Al Lemke ★★★★★

The boards arrived yesterday and got started on assembly. Excellent solder wetting, clean line definition, and drill holes exactly in the middle of via lands.
Please convey my gratitude to everyone who created such wonderful boards.

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WINOW has been providing high-quality PCBs with fast turnaround times and high customer satisfaction since 2018. We are one of China's largest and most skilled board manufacturers.

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Quick payment

Flexible payment options

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On-Demand Manufacturing

There are no minimum order quantities or minimum purchase quantities. Both prototype and mass production orders are accepted.

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Inspection Of Quality

90% of the technical staff has more than ten years of experience in the industry.

Technical Strength

PCB Assembly can be adjusted at any time to meet customer ICT, veneer, aging, and ATE requirements.

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