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The September 2023 Issue of Design007 Magazine Available Now
September 11, 2023 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Rigid-flex: Designing in 3D
Not long ago, rigid-flex was considered a niche market. Now, analysts predict that the rigid-flex market will top $5 billion by 2026, lead in part by the adoption of IoT and the need to connect a variety of smart devices. Rigid-flex circuits are everywhere: servers, cameras and pacemakers all use rigid-flex, just to name a few.
In this month’s issue of Design007 Magazine, our expert contributors share their best tips, tricks and techniques for designing rigid-flex circuits. If you’re a rigid board designer considering moving into the 3D world of rigid-flex, this issue is just what the doctor ordered! And, as Kris Moyer says in his featured interview, An Overview of Rigid-flex Design, “Don’t fear rigid-flex.”
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