Specific application scenarios of PET copper plated film in the electronics industry

1. Introduction

With the development of electronic products towards slimness, flexibility, and multifunctionality, traditional metal materials are gradually unable to meet the growing demand. PET copper plated film has become one of the ideal choices to replace traditional materials due to its unique physical and chemical properties. Especially in situations where both flexibility and good conductivity are required,PET copper plated filmIt has demonstrated significant advantages.

2. Basic characteristics of PET copper plated film

• High conductivity: Through precise electroplating processes, a uniform and dense copper layer can be formed on the surface of PET, providing excellent conductivity.
• Good mechanical properties: PET substrate itself has high tensile strength and elastic modulus, and can still maintain good flexibility after copper plating treatment.
• Corrosion resistance: Proper surface treatment can enhance the antioxidant capacity of PET copper plated film and extend its service life.
• Easy to process: It can be easily formed through various methods such as cutting and stamping, adapting to complex structural design requirements.

3. Application in Printed Circuit Boards

3.1 Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FPC)

PET copper plated film is an ideal material for making flexible printed circuit boards. It not only meets the requirements of signal transmission, but also supports three-dimensional bending installation, and is widely used in portable devices such as mobile phones and tablets. In addition, compared to hard PCBs, FPCs can achieve more compact designs, save space, and reduce weight.

3.2 Multilayer Circuit Board

By using PET copper plated film as an intermediate layer or cover layer, reliable electrical connections can be established between multi-layer circuit boards. This helps to improve integration, reduce the number of components, and simplify the assembly process.Advanced Institute (Shenzhen) Technology Co., LtdA new type of PET copper plated composite material developed has been successfully applied in the multi-layer board manufacturing of high-frequency communication modules, significantly improving the stability and reliability of the product.

4. Applications in touch screens

4.1 Touch sensitive layer

PET copper plated film can be used as a touch screenInduction electrode materialEspecially for capacitive touch screens. Its high transparency and low resistivity make touch response more sensitive and accurate, while also possessing good wear resistance and scratch resistance. Some high-end smartphones and tablets have begun to adopt this technology to enhance user experience.

4.2 Border Shielding

In addition to serving as the main working surface, PET copper plated film can also be used to construct electromagnetic shielding frames around touch screens, preventing external interference sources from affecting the operation of internal circuits. This not only improves the overall stability of the screen, but also enhances security.

5. Other emerging application areas

5.1 Wearable devices

With the rapid development of the smart wearable market,PET copper plated filmDue to its lightweight, soft, and foldable characteristics, it has become an ideal sensor carrier material. Whether it's a fitness tracker or a medical monitoring device, its presence can be seen.

5.2 New Energy Vehicles

In the new energy vehicle industry, PET copper plated film is used for current detection components and wireless charging coils in battery management systems (BMS). These applications require materials to not only have excellent conductivity, but also good heat dissipation performance and high temperature resistance.

5.3 Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Home

IoT devices typically require a large number of miniaturized, low-cost but powerful electronic components. PET copper plated film perfectly meets these conditions and can be used to produce key components such as wireless communication modules and sensor nodes, promoting the construction and development of intelligent home systems.

6. Conclusion

in summary,PET copper plated filmWith its unique advantages, it has demonstrated broad application prospects in multiple aspects of the electronics industry. From traditional printed circuit boards to modern touch screen technology, to emerging fields such as wearable devices and new energy vehicles, it plays an indispensable role. In the future, with the advancement of materials science and technology, we believe there will be more innovative applications waiting for us to explore. Research institutions like Advanced Institute (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd. will continue to devote themselves to the research and development of PET copper plated films and related technologies, contributing to the development of the electronics industry.

The above data is for reference only, and specific performance may vary due to production processes and product specifications.