What is Polyethylene? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Polyethylene in printed circuit boards?
Editorial Team - PCB Directory
Sep 14, 2019
Polyethylene or polythene is a thermoplastic which is a mixture of similar polymers of ethylene. A PCB board which uses polythene as a substrate material is called Polyethylene PCB board.
Polyethylene is highly ductile and has a very high density. It offers low friction and does not absorb moisture. The material acts as an excellent insulator. Apart from its peculiar characteristics, it has some demerits like low strength (Hardness & Rigidity), a low melting point, and requires pre-treatment so that it can be bonded with an adhesive.
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