Metal Core Printed Circuit Board
Metal Core Printed Circuit Board
When it comes to quality metal core printed circuit boards or any kind of PCBs, it is imperative to go with a partner who is ahead of the curve in terms of technological know-how. This is the exact reason why Mer-Mar Electronics is so popular. With over 40 years of experience, we are known for our state-of-the-art machines and rich expertise in terms of experienced professionals who are equipped with strong industry best practices. Precision engineering and robust testing are some of the other factors that explain our large portfolio of satisfied clients across industry verticals.
In fact, clients count on our expertise for their bespoke requirements. One of the PCBs that we specialize in, include Metal Core PCBs, which are an excellent alternative to standard circuit boards in applications where heat dissipation is imperative. While most PCBs use a thick FR4 core layer to provide structural stability Metal Core PCBs include a metal core layer which can be aluminum (aluminum core PCBs), copper (copper core PCBs or a heavy copper PCB) or a mixture of special alloys. Aluminum core PCBs are however commonly used.
Some of the advantages offered by Metal Core PCBs include:
- They transfer heat up to 9 times more rapidly than a typical FR4 PCB. In turn, this leads to improved performance and a longer operating life for components.
- The thermal conductivity also enables higher packing density, more stable operating parameters as well as higher operational safety.
- The integration of the cooling unit in the printed circuit board also results in space savings.
- Metal Core PCBs offer greater structural integrity.
- Boards with aluminum, particularly, tend to be lighter in weight than ceramics.
- Metals are non-toxic and are recyclable.
- They are preferred in high vibration applications.
Metal Core Circuit Board Services
Controlled Impedance Modelling
For PCBs that require controlled impedance, we offer modelling services. This ensures that OEM quality boards can operate between 100 MHz and 3 GHz. At Mer-Mar Electronics, our best practices also help boost overall signal integrity and to ensure that you have a quality product.
Metal Core PCB Design rule checks (DRCs)
Metal Core PCBs come with their specific design requirements. After determining the metal material and selecting standard dielectric laminates, the layer arrangement needs to be determined. The layer stack, in turn, determines several aspects of routing and component selection. With our design software, we ensure that the layout is optimized and that the board space is used correctly.
Design for manufacturability (DFM)
We offer robust DFM tests that result in designs that support manufacturing best practices, which in turn, result in quality PCBs. With our DFM tests you can rest assured that costly errors post manufacturing can be avoided.
Metal Core PCB Fabrication and surface treatment
Count on us for fabricating a wide variety of metal core PCBs including the highly popular Aluminum and Copper PCBs. Whether your requirement is for single sided, double sided Metal Core PCBs or multi layered metal core PCBs, we have you covered. We also offer a wide range of surface coatings to ensure that the PCB is well protected in the environment that it has to be deployed.
Metal Core PCB Prototyping
We are well-poised to deal with prototype and small volume orders without any restriction on the minimum order volume. We offer quick PCB prototypes that enable you to go-to-market early and that can be a big source of competitive advantage.
Metal Core PCB Surface Mounted Components
Count on us to ensure that the MCPCB design includes surface mounted components and does not include any plated through holes. This is important since the bottom layer is a thick piece of metal and hence any plated through hole can result in a short.
