What is Aluminum PCB

Aluminum PCB is the most common type of all Metal Core PCB (MCPCB) also known as IMS (Isolated Metal Substrate). Aluminum PCBs are the most common type – the base material consists of an aluminum core with standard FR4. It features a thermal clad layer that dissipates heat in a highly efficient manner while cooling components and increasing the overall performance of the products. Currently, We regard Aluminum PCB as the solution to high power and tight tolerance applications.

GESP Technology has supported aluminum PCBs production service for 10+ years. Our full feature aluminum circuit boards making capabilities and Free DFM Check allow you to get high-quality aluminum PCBs done within budget. Our printed Aluminum PCBs are widely used for LED lighting, power equipment, and automotive systems.

Advantage of Aluminum PCB

1.Environmentally Friendly: Aluminum is non-toxic and recyclable. Manufacturing with aluminum is also conducive to conserving energy due to its ease of assembly. For printed circuit board suppliers, using this metal helps maintain the health of our planet.

2.Heat dissipation: High temperatures can cause severe damage to electronics, so it is wise to use a material that can help dissipate heat. Aluminum can actually transfer heat away from vital components, thus minimizing the harmful effect it could have on the circuit board.

3.Higher durability: Aluminum provides strength and durability to a product that ceramic or fiberglass bases cannot. Aluminum is a sturdy base material that can reduce accidental breakage during manufacturing, handling, and everyday use.

4.Lightweight: For its incredible durability, aluminum is a surprisingly lightweight metal. Aluminum adds strength and resilience without adding any additional weight.

Application of Aluminum PCB

Usually, Aluminum Board is used in Home lighting, urban and historical lighting, road signs, street lighting, avionics, railway, automotive and a new trend in the health market or therapy area.
Aluminum PCB (IMS) is used on all those activities mainly because of the LED application increasing years after years. Aluminum is used as a heat sink.

Now, Let’s take a look at the specific applications of aluminum substrates in the electronics industry.

1. Audio device: Input, output amplifier, balanced amplifier, audio amplifier, pre-amplifier, power amplifier.
2. Power Supply: Switching regulator, DC / AC converter, SW regulator, etc.
3. Communication electronic equipment: High-frequency amplifier, filtering appliances, transmitter circuit
4. Office automation equipment: Motor drive, etc.
5. Automobile: Electronic regulator, ignition, power supply controller, etc.
6. Computer: CPU board, floppy disk drive, power supply devices, etc.
7. Power Modules: Inverter, solid-state relays, rectifier bridges.
8. Lamps and lighting: As the advocated promotion of energy-saving lamps, a variety of colorful energy-saving LED lights are well received by the market, and aluminum PCB used in LED lights also begin large-scale applications.

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