China Insulated Metal Base Printed Circuit Boards - Top Suppliers and Factory for High Performance Solutions
Features
Special magnetic conductivity, excellent heat dissipation, high mechanical strength, and good processing performance.
Applications
Applied in various high-performance floppy disk drives, brushless DC motors for computers, motors for fully automatic cameras, and some cutting-edge military technology products.
Product Parameters
| Feature | AREX's Technical Specification |
|---|---|
| Number of layers | 1 – 4 layers |
| Technology highlights | Effective heat sink solutions for thermal applications. This construction type enables superior heat dissipation through use of either aluminium or copper substrate bonded to the insulated circuitry through thermal pre-preg or resin systems. |
| Materials | Aluminium & copper plates. FR-4, PTFE, thermal dielectrics. |
| Dielectric thickness | 0.05mm – 0.20mm |
| Thermal conductivity | 1-12 W/m/K |
| Profile method | Punching, Liquid cooled routing |
| Copper weights (finished) | 35μm – 140μm |
| Minimum track and gaps | 0.10mm / 0.10mm |
| Metal core thickness | 0.40mm – 3.20mm |
| Maximum dimensions | 550mm x 700mm |
| Surface finishes available | HASL, LF HASL, OSP, ENIG, Immersion tin, Immersion silver |
| Minimum mechanical drill | 0.30mm |
| Minimum laser drill | 0.10mm standard, 0.075mm advanced |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What are the key features of Insulated Metal Base PCBs (IMS)?
These boards feature special magnetic conductivity, excellent heat dissipation, high mechanical strength, and good processing performance, making them ideal for high-thermal applications.
Q:What are the main applications for these metal base printed circuit boards?
They are widely used in high-performance floppy disk drives, brushless DC motors for computers, automatic camera motors, and cutting-edge military technology products.
Q:What range of thermal conductivity do you support?
We offer a thermal conductivity range from 1 up to 12 W/m/K, allowing for tailored thermal management configurations depending on your project requirements.
Q:What materials are used for the metal core substrate?
Our IMS PCBs utilize aluminium and copper plates combined with FR-4, PTFE, and high-performance thermal dielectrics to optimize heat transfer.
Q:What surface finishes are available for these circuit boards?
We support multiple surface finishes including HASL, Lead-Free HASL, OSP, ENIG (Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold), Immersion Tin, and Immersion Silver.
Q:What is the maximum layer count and dimensions for custom orders?
We manufacture metal base PCBs in 1 to 4 layer configurations with maximum board dimensions of up to 550mm x 700mm.


