Intelligent products expand the market space of FPC soft boards

With the rapid development of electronic devices represented by smartphones towards miniaturization, the application of FPC soft circuit boards has become increasingly common. The excellent characteristics have gradually expanded the application of FPC soft boards to new energy vehicles, GPS devices, LCD displays, radio devices, entertainment devices, smartwatches, smart bracelets, VR helmets, and sensors. With the increasing application of sensor technology and the gradual penetration of new energy vehicles, the continuous innovation of highly intelligent wearable products has further expanded the market space of FPC soft boards.



1. The innovation of smartphones has pushed the use and development of FPC soft boards to new heights, and the arrival of the era of comprehensive screen smartphones is driving the rearrangement and direction of the FPC industry chain. The widespread application of flexible LED screens has greatly stimulated the demand for FPC flexible circuit boards. In addition, the fingerprint recognition scheme under the screen of smartphones has driven the development of FPC soft boards towards double-layer ultra-thin and ultra-narrow directions.



The development trend of automation, electrification, and networking for new energy vehicles has nurtured new opportunities and developments in the reliable performance FPC soft board market. At the same time, the continuous increase in the proportion of automotive electronic costs has not only spurred the development of specialized FPC manufacturers, but also brought new growth momentum to reputable FPC manufacturers, and also promoted a significant increase in their output value.



3. The continuous innovation of intelligent wearable products has led to the development of lightweight FPC soft boards. The high compatibility between high-end FPC and wearable devices has further increased the demand and development of FPC soft boards. At present, a large number of FPC soft boards are used in smart watches and smart glasses, such as about 9 FPCs in PSVR. The rise of wearable market, especially VR and AR technology, will greatly drive the demand for lightweight FPCs.



It can be seen that whether it is a small smartphone, a large car, or a portable wearable device, as an innovative terminal product today, it is driving the continuous expansion of the FPC soft board market scale. In the future, FPC soft board will continue to be miniaturized and thin with the development of consumer electronics, and the market scale will further expand.