Why Rigid Flex is More Costly Than Traditional PCBs

Rigid flex circuits are approximately seven times the cost of traditional printed circuit boards (PCBs). In this whitepaper, we’ll explore the reasons why

First, some quick facts about rigid flex: 

• Rigid flex uses a combination of flexible and rigid board technology to create a circuit with flexible inner layers and rigid exterior layers.
• Rigid flex assemblies offer the advantages of both flexible cables and conventional PCBs.
• The primary reasons to spec a rigid flex PCB versus PCB and ribbon cables are weight savings and reliability. This is where rigid flex circuits really shine.