Material and Construction Features

Semi-Flex PCBs: are typically constructed using standard rigid PCB materials, such as FR4, with strategically placed thin areas that allow for limited bending. These flexible regions are created by reducing the thickness of the rigid material, enabling the PCB to bend at specific points without requiring the complete flexibility of a traditional flex PCB.

Advantages and Common Uses: The primary advantage of Semi-Flex PCBs is their cost-effectiveness, as they provide some flexibility without the higher cost of fully flexible materials. They are ideal for applications requiring minor bending or curvature, such as in certain consumer electronics, automotive components, and industrial devices. Semi-Flex PCBs are often used where a small degree of bending is needed for installation or maintenance, but the PCB will remain primarily stationary during operation.