What is aluminum pcb through hole?

Aluminum PCB (printed circuit board) with through-hole technology refers to a type of PCB that has holes drilled through the aluminum substrate and copper layers to allow components to be inserted and soldered on both sides of the board.

Through-hole technology is commonly used in PCBs for electronic devices that require high power or high current handling capabilities.

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What Is aluminum pcb through hole?

Aluminum PCB through hole refers to a type of printed circuit board (PCB) made of aluminum material with through-hole technology.

Through-hole technology involves drilling holes through the PCB and inserting component leads through the holes before soldering them to the opposite side of the board.

Aluminum PCBs with through-hole technology are commonly used in applications that require high thermal conductivity and heat dissipation, such as LED lighting, power supplies, and automotive electronics.

Types of aluminum pcb through hole

There are different types of aluminum PCBs with through-hole technology, including:

  1. Single-sided aluminum PCB:
    This type of PCB has a single layer of aluminum with through-hole technology on one side and a copper layer on the other side.
  2. Double-sided aluminum PCB:
    This type of PCB has a layer of aluminum with through-hole technology on both sides, with a copper layer on each side.
  3. Multilayer aluminum PCB:
    This type of PCB has multiple layers of aluminum with through-hole technology and copper layers, which are stacked and connected using vias.
  4. High-power aluminum PCB:
    This type of PCB is designed to handle high power and heat dissipation, with thicker aluminum layers and larger through-hole components.
  5. LED aluminum PCB:
    This type of PCB is designed for LED lighting applications, with a high thermal conductivity aluminum substrate and through-hole technology for connecting LED components.
  6. Automotive aluminum PCB:
    This type of PCB is designed for automotive electronics applications, with through-hole technology and high-temperature resistance to withstand harsh environments.

the role of aluminum pcb through hole

Aluminum PCBs with through-hole technology are widely used in the electronic industry due to their excellent thermal conductivity, high strength, and low weight. The through-hole technology allows for the insertion of electronic components into the PCB, which are then soldered onto the board. This technology is particularly useful for components that require a strong mechanical connection, such as power resistors, capacitors, and transistors.

The through-hole technology also provides a reliable connection between the PCB and the components, ensuring that the components remain securely in place even under high vibration or shock conditions. This makes aluminum PCBs with through-hole technology ideal for use in harsh environments, such as automotive, aerospace, and military applications.

Additionally, the through-hole technology allows for the use of larger components, which can handle higher power and voltage levels. This makes aluminum PCBs with through-hole technology suitable for high-power applications, such as power supplies, motor control, and LED lighting.

Overall, the role of aluminum PCBs with through-hole technology is to provide a reliable and robust platform for electronic components, ensuring that they function properly even under extreme conditions.

where is the aluminum pcb through hole used?

Aluminum PCB through-hole is used in various applications such as LED lighting, power supplies, automotive electronics, and consumer electronics. The through-hole technology allows for the insertion of components into pre-drilled holes on the PCB, providing a secure connection and improved thermal management. Aluminum PCBs are also known for their high thermal conductivity, which makes them ideal for applications that require efficient heat dissipation.

Applications Of aluminum pcb

The technology of the metal core PCB is ideal for its applications that generate immense heat and have difficulty being cool down using conventional fans or other cooling methods.

MCPCBs play an integral role to achieve a high illumination with fewer requirements than LEDs require.
The fabrication process of metal core PCB is helpful for the applications
Since the MCPCBs are most often used in LED technologies for producing a certain illumination the light-emitting diodes releases the heat in applications like:

– General lighting
– Automotive systems
– Industrial, telecom, power supplies, and high voltage regulators types of power converters
– Photovoltaic
– Street safety lightings and streetlights
– Backlight applications

Military and aerospace are another two other sectors appropriate to utilize the benefits of metal core PCBs in their applications.

These sectors are quite sensitive and need to endure frequent thermal cycling, limits of temperature and humidity, along with repeated mechanical shocks.

The MCPCB deals according to the operational requirements only if better structural veracity and thermal conductivity enabling withstanding greater shocks.

The higher the conductivity of thermal, the better it is for the temperature distribution throughout the boards as it ensures a uniform for thermal cycling.

It also stops forming hot spots before near to the active components.
Other than these, MCPCB works great in solar panels and motion control applications.

The combination of a metal core with HDI PCB technology can create an advanced circuit technology including microwave RF PCB, flex PCB, and rigid-flex PCBs.

As the demand for PCBs is high due to the remarkable benefits, the metal core PCB is the most widely used one among all the others.

It ensures high circuitry density, thermal management, and enhanced reliability for enhanced performance.

Thermal conductivity of 2 Layers thermal Pad MPCB

Thermal pad area is 385 W/m.k

Capability of Metal core PCB

Metal core PCB Capability
ItemTechnical specification
StandardAdvanced
Board thicknessMaximum (mm)3.05.0
Panel sizeMaximum (mm)600×1170/
Layer countAluminum PCB1-8L10 L
Copper PCB1-8L10 L
Iron PCB1/
ceramics PCB1-2/
Thermal ConductivityAluminum PCB(w/m.k)0.8 to 12
Copper PCB(w/m.k)2.0-378/
ceramics PCB(w/m.k)24
DrillingMinimum drill diameter (mm)1.00.8
2 Layer ALPCB Via0.3/
Lines/spacesMinimum0.2mm/0.2mm0.15mm/0.15mm
MaterialChao Shun(CCAF)(China)Yes/
Hua Dian(China)Yes/
Chin Shi(TaiWan)Yes/
Ventec(TaiWang)Yes/
ITEQ(Tai Wan)Yes/
ShengYi(China)Yes/
Laird(US)Yes/
Bergquist(US)Yes/
Other brand per customerYes/
Final finishingHASL Lead FreeYes/
HASLYes/
ENIGYes/
ENIPIGYes/
OSPYes/
Immersion SilverYes/
Immersion Tin/YES

2 Layers direct thermal path copper core pcb application

2 Layers direct thermal path copper core pcb are designed to dissipate heat generated by high-power LEDs,
which helps to increase the lifespan of the LED and improve its performance.
The aluminium base acts as a heat sink, which absorbs and dissipates the heat generated by the LED.

The 2 Layers direct thermal path copper core pcb is made by laminating a thin layer of copper onto an copper substrate.
The copper layer is then etched to create the circuit pattern.
2 Layers direct thermal path copper core pcb for LED lighting applications are available in various sizes and thicknesses, depending on the specific requirements of the application.
They are also available in single-sided, double-sided, and multi-layered configurations.

About Andwin MCPCB

Andwin Ciurcuits MCPCB davision  set up on Feb. 2006.
Focus on  providing metal core PCB for customer
In LED field and power supply field.
We can meet all your MCPCB manufacturing needs,
From single-sided Aluminum to 
complex multilayered metal clad substrate PCBs
And from prototype through production.

The following is a list of the services and products 

We offer:
• Metal Core PCB
• Thermal PAD MCPCB
• Aluminum PCB
• Copper based PCB
• Double sided Aluminum PCB

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