Reelflex flexible circuits offer a
cost effective solution for high volume surface mount (SMT) electronic assembly. They
represent a significant step in electronics manufacturing by providing a combination of Sheldahl's Reelflex flexible circuitry on
Philips ReelMount surface mount assembly line effectively delivering thousands of
populated circuits ready for further value added assembly.
Reelflex circuits are processed with Sheldahl's
state-of-the-art roll-to-roll processing systems. It provides a continuous process for
flexible circuit assembly. Fabricated circuits are produced on a substrate up to 1,000
feet in length. Reelflex circuitry is possible with conductors
as small as 0.006" and holes down to 0.020" on both single and double sided
circuitry. Copper conductors are surface treated for solder assembly and can be provided
with patterned solder mask.
The combination of Philips, ReelMount with Sheldahl's Reelflex
circuit means complete automation in very high volumes with low assembly costs, minimal
manpower and greatly simplified logistics.