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If you need a Metal Core PCB<\/a>\u00a0for your project, there are some\u00a0different types can be selected, the selection of the MCPCB\u00a0type\u00a0depends upon the type of application and project you are performing.\u00a0This blog\u00a0will provide you information about the metal\u00a0based PCB, which\u00a0will also illustrate the construction, uses and distinguishing features of the MCPCB boards, hope it can help you to choose the most appropriate MCPCB for your subsequent projects.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of <\/strong>Metal Clad PCB<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many different types of the MCPCB\u00a0depending upon the type of base material, currently the most common metal used for MCPCB manufacturers are Aluminum, Copper and steel alloy. The selection of the base material depends upon the type and nature of the electronic\u00a0project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Aluminium core PCB<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Aluminium is a better material that we can use for the core of a board. The reason is that it has high heat transfer capability. Moreover, it also shows the heat dissipation capacity to the maximum extent.\u00a0Aluminium is also relavitively cheaper as compared to the copper material. Therefore, it represents the cheaper and better manufacturing of the printed circuit boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Copper metal core PCB<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Copper is the best material for the core of MCPCB, since this material shows the best heat transfer capability. Moreover, this material is also fit for the excellent heat dissipation during the process. These features save the PCBs from the thermal issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The copper core PCB shows the best thermal conductivity as compared to other PCBs. The normal value of the thermal conductivity for these PCBs is 2.0W\/mk. However, we can get this value of thermal conductivity up to 12W\/mk in the case of insulating layer. Therefore, these types of the PCBs have the tremendous use in the high-power LED lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Stainless steel PCB<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Another important material that has an excessive use in the metal core PCBs is the\u00a0Stainless steel PCB, which\u00a0also\u00a0can\u00a0provide better capability of connectivity and high performance, and it’s\u00a0more rigid than both aluminum and copper, but thermal conductivity is lower than them too.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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copper core & aluminum core pcb<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

S<\/strong>tack up<\/strong> of <\/strong>Metal core PCB <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stack up and construction of the MCPCB depends on the number of layers in the PCB. The PCB with the single layer, two layers and multiple layers have the different methods of stack and construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Single Layer Metal Core PCB<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A single layer MCPCB<\/a> consists of a metal base, Dielectric Layer, Copper Circuit Layer. The advantage is that it provides a better connection between components of the PCB, and it’s efficient at the heat dissipation in the high-power generator systems. These PCBs have the holes on the board for the mounting process of the electronic components. It can also have the screws around the chassis of the board for the arrangement of the components.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Single Layer\u00c2 Metal Core PCB <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n