What is led aluminum plate pcb board?

An LED aluminum plate PCB board is a type of printed circuit board that is designed specifically for LED lighting applications.

It is made of a thin layer of aluminum that is laminated onto a rigid or flexible PCB substrate.

The aluminum layer acts as a heat sink, dissipating heat generated by the LED chips, which helps to prolong the lifespan of the LEDs and improve their performance.

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What Is led aluminum plate pcb board?

The LED aluminum plate PCB board also provides a stable and durable base for the LED chips, allowing them to function properly and reliably.
It is designed with a specific layout and pattern of copper traces that connect the LED chips to power and control circuits.

LED aluminum plate PCB boards are commonly used in a variety of lighting applications, including street lighting, automotive lighting, and indoor/outdoor lighting fixtures.
They are also used in the production of LED displays and signage.
The use of LED aluminum plate PCB boards helps to improve the efficiency and reliability of LED lighting systems.

Types of led aluminum plate pcb board

  1. Single-sided aluminum substrate PCB board:
    This type of board has a single layer of aluminum substrate with a layer of copper on one side.
  2. Double-sided aluminum substrate PCB board:
    This type of board has a layer of aluminum substrate with copper on both sides.
  3. Multi-layer aluminum substrate PCB board:
    This type of board has multiple layers of aluminum substrate with copper layers in between.
  4. High thermal conductivity aluminum substrate PCB board:
    This type of board is designed for high-power LED applications and has a high thermal conductivity aluminum substrate.
  5. Flexible aluminum substrate PCB board:
    This type of board is designed for applications where flexibility is required, such as in curved LED displays.
  6. Hybrid aluminum substrate PCB board:
    This type of board combines aluminum substrate with other materials such as FR4 or ceramic to provide a balance between thermal performance and cost-effectiveness.

The role of led aluminum substrate pcb board

The LED aluminum substrate PCB board plays a critical role in the performance and reliability of LED lighting systems. Here are some of its main roles:

  1. Heat dissipation:
    LED lights generate a significant amount of heat, which can damage the LED chips and reduce their lifespan.
    The aluminum substrate PCB board helps to dissipate the heat away from the LED chips, ensuring they operate at a safe temperature.
  2. Electrical connectivity:
    The aluminum substrate PCB board provides a platform for the LED chips to be mounted and connected electrically.
    The copper traces on the board provide the necessary electrical connections between the LED chips and other components in the lighting system.
  3. Mechanical support:
    The aluminum substrate PCB board provides a sturdy and stable platform for the LED chips to be mounted on.
    This helps to prevent damage to the LED chips due to vibration or shock.
  4. Size reduction:
    LED aluminum substrate PCB boards can be made thinner and smaller than traditional PCB boards.
    This makes them ideal for use in compact LED lighting systems.

Overall, the LED aluminum substrate PCB board plays a crucial role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and longevity of LED lighting systems.

Where is the led aluminum substrate pcb board used

The LED aluminum substrate PCB board is used in various applications such as LED lighting, automotive lighting, power supplies, and computer electronics.
The aluminum substrate provides excellent heat dissipation properties, making it ideal for high-power LED applications.
It is also used in outdoor and industrial lighting applications where durability and reliability are crucial.

The LED aluminum substrate PCB board is used in various applications such as LED lighting, automotive lighting, power supplies, and computer electronics.
The aluminum substrate provides excellent heat dissipation properties, making it ideal for high-power LED applications.
It is also used in outdoor and industrial lighting applications where durability and reliability are crucial.

Applications Of led aluminum plate pcb board

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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