The global electronics industry is accelerating its green transformation, and EU regulations have always been the industry benchmark. Recently, the topic of halogen-free PCB ( Printed Circuit Board ) heats up. This change is profoundly affecting the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain. Dongguan Jingli Communication Technology Co., Ltd.is also closely following this trend.
The harm of halogen in electronic products has been paid more and more attention. When halogen-containing circuit boards are burned, they will release toxic substances such as dioxins and furans, as well as acidic or corrosive gases, which not only pollute the environment, but also pose a threat to human health. In fact, the EU RoHS regulations have already banned the use of PBB and PBDE in printed circuit boards. Nowadays, the voice of restricting the use of all halogen-containing materials in electronic devices is getting higher and higher, which is undoubtedly a big change for the PCBA ( printed circuit board assembly ) industry.
According to industry standards, halogen-free PCB requires bromine content less than 900ppm, chlorine content less than 900ppm, and total halogen content not more than 1500ppm. Like the commonly used halogen-free FR-4 sheet, the bromine and chlorine content is usually controlled below 300ppm, which is only one twentieth of the traditional bromine-containing FR-4. In terms of combustion toxicity, the smoke density rating ( SDR ) of halogen-free FR-4 is less than 50, which is half of that of traditional FR-4, and it does not produce dioxins, and the concentration of toxic gases released is only 30 % of that of traditional materials. There are also advantages in recycling. The recovery rate of glass fiber can reach 90 %, while the traditional FR-4 is easy to brittle because of the bromide, and the utilization rate is only 50 %.
At present, the EU has not clearly stated that it is necessary to fully enforce the use of halogen-free PCB, but from the automotive electronics, medical equipment, which are environmentally demanding areas, halogen-free is an inevitable trend. In order to pass the IATF16949 certification, automotive electronics must use halogen-free materials ; medical equipment has strict requirements on the biocompatibility of materials, and halogen-free PCB is often selected. KyungPhos Communication Technology believes that in the future, all fields of the electronics industry will gradually align with halogen-free standards.
For Dongguan Jingli Communication Technology Co., Ltd., whether it is doing turnkey PCBA assembly ( one-stop PCBA assembly ), or conventional PCBA assembly and PCB assembly, it is necessary to actively respond to this industry change. The company has a professional SMT manufacturing ( surface mount technology manufacturing ) production line with stable production capacity. In the one-stop PCBA assembly service, from component procurement to finished product delivery, each link focuses on quality to ensure that the product meets international environmental standards.
In order to keep up with this trend, the company on the one hand to strengthen cooperation with suppliers to ensure stable access to high-quality halogen-free raw materials ; on the other hand, continuous investment in research and development, optimize the production process, so that halogen-free PCB is more competitive in performance and cost. Through advanced testing equipment and strict quality control system, each factory PCB and PCBA are fully tested to ensure that both environmental protection requirements and reliable electrical performance.
With the increasingly stringent global environmental regulations, it is sooner or later that halogen-free PCBs replace traditional halogen-containing PCBs as the mainstream. Dongguan JingLian Communication Technology Co., Ltd.will rely on the keen judgment and early layout of the market to make steady progress in this industry change, provide customers with more environmentally friendly and better quality PCBA products and services, and contribute to the green and sustainable development of the electronics industry.