LED applications

Hidden behind this description is direct and efficient heat management using HSMtec® PCB technology. Only in places where heat is generated by LEDs are solid copper elements integrated in standard FR4 PCBs. Direct metallic connection of the LED solder pads with the copper elements underneath is achieved by via technology. That enables direct and highly efficient heat dissipation through solid copper without insulating intermediate layers such as on conventional metal core PCBs.

• More than 3 times the thermal conductivity of aluminium IMS PCBs
• > 3.5 times the service life of aluminium PCBs
• Optional insulation resistance > 4 kV

HSMtec® PCB technology provides the optimum basis for the most demanding requirements and highest power densities. 
The direct connection of all LEDs to solid, integrated copper on FR4 boards manages the heat highly efficiently, especially with hot spots, and dissipates it extremely quickly. Even with multi-colour arrays with even distribution of the LEDs, HSMtec® enables multi-layer structures without thermal performance losses.. 

• Power levels of up to 200 W per array
• Multilayer circuit layouts

What about lighting controllers and LEDs on a single circuit board? High-brightness LEDs, intelligent sensor-based lighting controllers and driver electronics can be implemented on a multi-layer board using HSMtec® PCB technology. The copper elements partially integrated in FR4 PCBs guarantee maximum thermal performance for the LEDs – regardless of the number of layers required for the control electronics.

• LEDs and control electronics on one board
• Multilayer boards with the highest levels of thermal performance

Multi-dimensional PCBs are the key if you want to invest in flexible and efficient light and product design. HSMtec® PCB technology opens up unimagined possibilities thanks to the design scope and photometric versatility it offers. Self-supporting PCB segments allow the various LEDs to be individually orientated so that the design of lighting characteristics aimed at can be achieved with inexpensive standard optics. And the really good thing about it? The variably alignable board segments are very stable. Once the inclination angle has been set, it doesn't change even under strong vibration. 

• Creative lighting and product design
• No need for cables or connectors
• Reduction in system costs 

When designing and producing an LED PCB there is a large number of parameters to consider. That is why we advise you to talk to us at a very early stage of development. Through our online advice service or on-site workshops we can discuss the technical aspects and special considerations that such PCB types involve right from the start. We are also happy to help you with technical optimisation features or cost reduction measures.

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