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crisis. Royal Flex Circuits manufactures rig-
id, rigid-flex, and flexible printed circuits. The
company has an inventory of copper-clad cores
and prepreg, allowing it to start production as
soon as the design files arrived from ventilator
manufacturers.
Advantages of Using ZIF Connectors
as a Termination Method E
There are many types of connectors and ter-
mination methods available when designing
a flexible circuit. One of the most common
is the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector.
The reason why the ZIF connector is so pop-
ular is that they eliminate the requirement
for an added connector. They create a direct
connection from the circuit to the mating
connector reducing overall weight and cost.
Here are a few general facts about ZIF con-
nectors.
Flexible Circuit Technologies (FCT)
Appoints Edward "TJ" May to Director
of Business Development E
Carey Burkett, vice president of business de-
velopment for Flexible Circuit Technologies,
announced the appointment of industry veter-
an TJ May to the position of director of busi-
ness development.
APCT Now Offers Quick-turn Capabilities
for Their Rigid-flex Product E
After a year-long expansion that has allowed
our company to innovate our process and in-
vest in new manufacturing equipment, along
with the ongoing search and acquisition of
high-end personnel, APCT Anaheim is now
proud to announce that they are capable of
offering quick-turn production for its rigid-
flex product.
With DIS, Accurate Registration
is Everything E
In this video interview from IPC APEX EXPO,
Pete Starkey and Jesse Ziomek, VP of sales for
DIS, discuss how the company achieves ulti-
mate accuracy in layer-to-layer registration,
not just in rigid multilayers, but also in flex
and rigid-flex builds. Jesse also comments on
keeping technology exciting enough to attract
young engineers into the industry.
Multi-board Etching: Managing Rigid-flex
Designs and Conductivity E
Good troubleshooting techniques involve con-
sidering a system as individual parts rather
than as a whole. The same techniques apply
to your work with multi-board PCB designs.
Each board consists of a single unit that has its
own lifecycle. Some product designs may use
a single PCB design for multiple functions or
for multiple devices. Others may interconnect
multiple PCB designs.
Lenthor Engineering Remains in
Full Operational Mode During COVID-19
Advisories E
Lenthor Engineering Inc.—a California-based
designer, manufacturer, and assembler of rigid-
flex and flex PCBs—announced that the com-
pany is fully open for business and is ready
and willing to support your requirements. This
action ensures that Lenthor is able to contin-
ue to move products and continue to deliver
against the vital needs of our customers.
Royal Flex Circuits Supports the
Production of Ventilators for Medtronic E
Royal Flex Circuits in Santa Fe Springs, Califor-
nia, is uniquely positioned to help out in the
