Customize Metal Core PCB Solutions

-- for SMEs Needing Serious Thermal Dissipation IATF 16949 Certified MCPCB Fabrication In China Since 2008

Whether you require standard aluminum core or high-power copper base boards for MOSFET arrays, our process ensures high dielectric strength

 (> 3.0  KV) and reliable high-current paths.

What are MC(Metal Core) PCBs?

PCB with an aluminium or copper core used primarily for high-power LED and power driver thermal management.

1. Qualification, Materials & Compliance Overview
2. The Advantages of MC PCB

Qualification, Materials & Compliance Overview Acceptance Standards Manufactured to IPC-6012 guidelines adapted for metal-based boards and OEM-specific thermal test requirements. Material Standards Metal base (Al or Cu), thermally conductive dielectric layer, copper foil; all materials traceable and UL-recognized where needed. Structure Overview Typically single-sided or limited multilayer build on a metal core, with thermal vias and direct heat path to chassis or heatsink. Compliance Supports RoHS / REACH, UL marking, and relevant safety and insulation requirements for lighting and power equipment.

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The Advantages of MC PCB

(Metal Core Printed Circuit Board)

Reliable for continuous high-power operation when CTE and dielectric quality are controlled.

• 01 Metal core provides a stable heat path away from devices;
• 02 Good adhesion and void-free dielectric are critical under thermal cycling;
• 03 Often used in long-life lighting and outdoor equipment.

More expensive than standard FR-4, but often cheaper than complex heat-sink assemblies. 01 Aluminium or copper core increases base cost; 02 Can remove separate heat sinks, thermal pads and mounting hardware; 03 Simplifies mechanical design in thermally dominated applications.
	Performance is driven by thermal capacity rather than routing density. 01 Short conduction path from device to core and chassis improves junction temperature; 02 Allows LEDs and power devices to run at higher power within safe limits; 03 Best suited to relatively simple layouts for lighting and power modules.

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IATF 16949 Certified MCPCB Fabrication

In China Since 2008

We consistently deliver MCPCB with high performance by utilizing premium dielectric layers with high thermal conductivity (k> 2.0W/m.K), minimizing thermal resistance (Rth).  Thermal problems are usually structural, not schematic.  These parameters focus on core material, dielectric thickness, thermal conductivity, and breakdown limits—so you can evaluate whether an MCPCB can manage heat, voltage, and mechanical mounting before finalizing LED or power-module layouts. KnownPCB Profile Ask for DFM Guideline

FAQs

Are thermal paths and dielectric thickness properly defined for metal core PCB manufacturing? 

These FAQs outline MCPCB stackup options, heat dissipation performance, insulation reliability, and production tolerances, helping ensure stable quality, cost control, and consistent delivery.

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