What Are Flexible Printed Circuits?

A flexible printed circuit, or FPC for short, is simply a circuit on a thin flexible substrate with conductive traces. It may have surface mount devices (SMD) like LEDs and resistors, and it typically has a termination point or connector for integration with other components. Think of a flex circuit as a printed circuit board (PCB) that can bend. However, in reality, there are significant differences in terms of design, manufacturing methods, and functionality, so it’s important to use the right substrate for the application. Read more “What Are Flexible Printed Circuits?”

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Understanding Product Life Cycle Management for Consumer Electronics Products

Today’s consumer products have dramatically shorter life cycles than products from just twenty years ago. This is especially prevalent among consumer electronic products, which are often designed with obsolescence in mind so they don’t last longer than the next iteration. The home video player is an excellent example. Read more “Understanding Product Life Cycle Management for Consumer Electronics Products”

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RSP Joins the Future: NFC Technology and Applications

In our continued efforts to add technologies and capabilities to our expanding product offering, we have some big news to share. RSP, Inc. is now an authorized partner for Near Field Communication (NFC) solutions. That means RSP can integrate this exciting new technology into the wide range of products or packaging we make for our valued clients. Read more “RSP Joins the Future: NFC Technology and Applications”

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