Miniaturization with Embedded Component Packaging (ECP®)
The most compact printed circuit boards in the world
Our printed circuit boards with ECP® technology are the culmination of years of development work in the field of miniaturization. By “burying” components within a circuit board, we create a third functional level: valuable space is now also available for components inside the circuit board, instead of just on the top and bottom. This allows such a board to fulfil many more functions than a conventional board of the same size. Our ECP® printed circuit boards are used in high-tech applications ranging from medical technology to consumer electronics.
ECP® is a key driver of miniaturization in fields such as medical technology and consumer electronics. The technology allows thinner and smaller devices to be built without compromising on performance.
Benefits of embedded component packaging (ECP®)
- Highly reliable due to optimal protection of the integrated components and good heat dissipation.
- Thin form factors allow residual heat to be dissipated very efficiently – hugely important in many power electronics control applications.
- The unparalleled degree of miniaturization allows printed circuit boards to be created in new and smaller shapes.
- Miniaturizing the systems keeps signal paths short and losses to a minimum.
High precision with laser technology
To place components inside a printed circuit board, we remove targeted areas of material from its inner layers using state-of-the-art laser technology. The components are then placed in the recesses so that no gaps remain. The connections are then created by laser drilling.
AT&S uses the latest laser technology to create the most compact circuit ever to be produced with PCB (printed circuit board) sector tools.
Access systems, implants and tablets
ECP® printed circuit boards are important within diverse areas of the electronics industry. Their thin design makes them ideal for use in ultra-thin smartphones and tablets. Tiny communication modules can also be enclosed in smart pens and other unusual form factors that open up new possibilities in consumer electronics.
Speaking of smartphones, these small circuit boards enable a larger, longer-lasting battery. Chargers with ECP® technology enable these batteries to charge more quickly. Electronic access controls, data centres, smart factories and medical technology all benefit from the reduced system size and enhanced reliability of these PCBs.
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Discover more about the most compact printed circuit boards in the world, serving the global medical, power electronics, data management, industrial, aerospace and communication sectors for more than 10 years.
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Technical details
| Product Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Layer count | 4 to 14 layers |
| Embedded core layer count | 2 or 4 layers |
| Copper nominal thickness | PP: 12 to 35 µm |
| Die to package ratio | standard max. 50% |
| Component thickness | 55 to 500 µm |
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