Layers
Base Material
- Polyimide - 50µ (.002") flame retardant (FR) or non-flame retardant polyester
epoxy adhesive
- Polyester - 75µ (.003") or 125u (.005") FR or non-FR polyester epoxy adhesive
- PEN - 50µ (.002") non-FR polyester epoxy adhesive
Base Copper
- 1 oz/ft2 - 35µ (.0014")
- 2 oz/ft2 - 70µ (.0028")
- 3 oz/ft2 - 105µ (.0042")
- 4 oz/ft2 -140µ (.0056")
Soldermask/Dielectric
- Screen Printed Ink
- Photoimaged coverlay
- Polyimide film - 25µ (.001")
- Polyester film 75µ (.003")
Surface Finish
- Antitarnish
- Shelcoat
® - OSP - organic solderability preservative
- Tin/lead - electroplated
- Tin/lead - Hot air solder leveled (HASL)
- Nickel/Gold - electroplated
Conductor Width and Space
- 1 oz/ft2 - 35µ (.0014") - .254 mm (.010") minimum
- 2 oz/ft2 - 70µ (.0028") - .305 mm (.012") minimum
- 3 oz/ft2 - 105µ (.0042") - .500 mm (.020") minimum
- 4 oz/ft2 -140µ (.0056") 1.0 mm (.040") minimum
Soldermask/Dielectric Definition
- See Sheldahl Standard Flexible Circuit Design Guideline
Design Capability
- Sheldahl has a extensive design capability. Design data and net lists can be input and
output in a wide variety of standard industry formats
Prototype Capability
- Sheldahl has a fully staffed prototype facility that will provide prototypes in 1-3
weeks

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