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High Transparency High Precision Reusable PCB Film Printed Circuit Board Film for Optical Exposure

High Transparency High Precision Reusable PCB Film Printed Circuit Board Film for Optical Exposure
country of origin
China
Brand Name
DFOPTIX
certificate
ISO9001
MOQ
10
payment method
T/T
Supply Capacity
The average monthly production capacity for calibration plates and film is 300,000 pieces
Product Details
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PCB Film Products

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Film Products High Transparency

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Printed Circuit Boar Film

Material: Film
Specification: Max. Width 810mm, Max. Height 710mm
Shipping Option: FedEx And UPS
Product Description
Detailed Specifications & Features

PCB Circuit Board Film is a critical document used to define circuits, hole positions, and other features during the manufacturing of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). It typically contains the pattern design and production information for each layer of the circuit board, and is transferred to the PCB substrate through optical exposure technology.

In the PCB manufacturing process, PCB film acts as an intermediary that accurately replicates design patterns — such as copper circuits, pads, and hole positions — onto the PCB substrate. This is achieved by printing the design patterns onto a transparent film (plastic film), which displays optical patterns consistent with the PCB design.

These patterns are used to expose different layers of the PCB, and the circuit board is finally manufactured through processes such as etching and stripping. Film files are usually generated by CAD design software (such as Altium Designer, Eagle, etc.).

Common Specifications (Professional Customization Supported)
Material Kodak, Agfa (optional) Thickness 0.18 mm
Resolution 8000 dpi, 16000 dpi, 25400 dpi, 50800 dpi Minimum Line Width & Spacing 8 μm
Line Width Error 1–2 μm Size 710 × 810 mm

Custom specifications available upon request.

Working Principle of PCB Film
  1. Design Output — Designers draw each layer of the circuit board (such as top copper, bottom copper, silkscreen layer, and solder mask layer) using PCB design software. Once the design is complete, the software generates the corresponding film files.
  2. Optical Exposure — The film files are printed onto transparent film material to serve as a "template." During PCB manufacturing, the film files are transferred to the photosensitive layer of the circuit board through optical exposure technology, forming the corresponding circuit patterns.
  3. Subsequent Processes — After exposure, the unexposed photosensitive coating is etched away, leaving a precise circuit pattern that forms copper circuits, pads, and other structures, completing the manufacturing of one layer.
Composition of PCB Film

A complete set of PCB film files usually includes the following layers:

  1. Copper Layer Film — Contains all copper circuits, pads, and other structures on the circuit board, used to define the copper layer during the etching process.
  2. Silkscreen Layer Film — Depicts identification information on the circuit board (such as component labels, text, and symbols), which is usually screen-printed on the surface of the circuit board.
  3. Solder Mask Layer Film — Indicates the solder mask ink pattern on the PCB, usually used to cover areas that do not require soldering to prevent short circuits.
  4. Drilling Layer Film — Shows the positions where holes need to be drilled on the circuit board, including through holes and blind holes.
  5. Electrical and Test Layer Film — Used to verify electrical connections and test the connectivity of circuits.
Types of PCB Film
  1. Single-layer Film — Used for single-sided PCB designs with only one copper layer, typically without complex additional layers.
  2. Double-layer Film — Used for double-sided PCB designs; the film files include copper layers on both sides and related connection holes.
  3. Multi-layer Film — Used for multi-layer PCB designs; the film files contain multiple copper layers, interlayer connections, and other characteristic layers.
  4. Reverse Film — Also known as negative film, it is the opposite of ordinary film: the black part represents the area to be etched, while the white part represents the area not to be etched.
Features of PCB Film
  1. High Precision — The precision of PCB film directly affects the quality of the circuit board. Accurate film ensures that the position of each circuit, pad, and hole strictly meets the design requirements.
  2. High Transparency — Film materials must have high transparency to allow light to pass through and accurately expose the photosensitive coating on the PCB substrate.
  3. Reusability — A once-produced film file can be used multiple times, making film indispensable in mass production.
Application Fields of PCB Film

PCB film is widely used in:

  1. Electronic Product Manufacturing — Production of circuit boards for consumer electronics such as mobile phones, computers, and home appliances.
  2. Industrial Control Systems — Circuit board design for industrial systems such as automation equipment and instruments.
  3. Medical Equipment — Circuit boards for high-precision medical devices.
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