circuit board, we will use reinforcing plates. Firstly, we need to understand that FPC reinforcement boards are not part of circuit board design. This will not bend the circuit and will protect the integrity of the solder joints of the parts. What are the uses of reinforcing boards for FPC flexible circuit boards?

1. Mechanical support for specific areas of circuit boards containing SMT and/or PTH components.

2. Maintain the required thickness in the flexible circuit board.

3. Support FPC flexible circuit board components and connectors.

4. Limit flexible parts to rigid areas as required.

5. Facilitate better handling of thin circuit boards.

6. Keep certain areas of the flexible circuit board flat and stable.

7. Complies with zero insertion force (ZIF) connector specifications.

8. Increase the bending radius of the circuit at the intersection of the rigid and flexible parts to avoid stress on the bent parts during multiple bending operations.