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HDI PCB

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High-density interconnect boards for

  • Fine-pitch BGA!
  • High-speed digital!
  • Compact devices!

WE OFFER

  • DFM support
  • Quick-turn prototyping
  • Stable mass production
  • Competitive pricing
  • Reliable lead times

With IPC-compliant, RoHS/REACH-ready materials. All projects are supported by our English-speaking engineers.

What are HDI PCBs?

High-density interconnect board (or multilayer HDI PCBs) with fine line/space, microvias, and via-in-pad for fine-pitch BGAs. 

  1. Qualification Materials & Compliance Overview
  2. The Advantage of HDI

Qualification Materials & Compliance Overview

Acceptance Standards

These materials were tested according to IPC-6012 criteria as well as internal HDI criteria such as microvia reliability testing, thermal cycling tests and IIR thermal cycling simulation.


Material Standards

HDI-capable FR-4 or low-loss materials with controlled CTE; laser-drillable, via-fill compatible dielectrics.


Structure Overview

Sequential build-up layers with stacked or staggered microvias, blind/buried vias and via-in-pad connections.


Compliance

Designed to meet RoHS / REACH, UL recognition, and OEM-specific HDI design rules for long-term reliability.


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The Advantage of HDI (High-density interconnect)

Reliable for fine-pitch and high-density designs when microvia rules are respected.

  • 01 Laser drilling, via filling and stacking must stay within a tight process window.
  • 02 Reduced via length lowers risk of barrel cracking.
  • 03 Requires supplier with proven HDI reliability data (IST / thermal cycling).

Higher bare-board price, optimized for dense layouts and small form factors.

  • 01 laser drilling, via fill and fine lines/space add process cost
  • 02 smaller outline and reduced layer count can offset cost in compact products
  • 03 good choice when miniaturisation or BGA pitch makes standard multilayer inefficient.


Strong interconnect quality for high-speed and high-pin-count devices.

  • 01 Microvias enable dense BGA fan-out and short interconnects;
  • 02 Fewer stubs and fewer layer transitions improve eye diagrams;
  • 03 Suitable for DDR, PCle. SerDes and complex SoC boards.

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HDI PCB manufacturer for

Fine-pitch BGA and high-speed CPU/SoC boards


HDI fabrication demands sub-mil micron precision for interconnects. 


We achieve this using LDl lmaging for fine-line circuitry and Laser Drilling for microvias. Critical tolayer stacking is the X-Ray Alignment System, ensuring precise registration before Sequential Lamination. Every layer is confirmed via AOI Inspection to guarantee reliability and density.


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HDI PCB

  1. 01KnownPCB's HDI PCB Manufacturing Capabilities
  2. 02KnownPCB's HDI PCB Manufacturing Capabilities
  3. 03KnownPCB's HDI PCB Manufacturing Capabilities
Parameter 1-step HDI 2-step HDI 3-step HDI Any-layer / ELIC Engineering Reference
HDI Build-up Structure1+N+12+N+23+N+3Full any-layer interconnect (ELIC)Stack-up definition / design basis
Typical Blind-via PairsL1–L2L1–L3 / L(n)–L(n–2)Multi-stage stacked microviasAny-layer interconnectProcess selection
Microvia TypeStaggered (recommended)Staggered + partial stackedFully stacked (multi-level)All-stacked / any-layerReliability / solder quality
Via-in-Pad (VIPPO)OptionalCommon for BGAsMandatory for high-density BGAsMandatory for RF/high-speedPackaging / BGA breakout
Skip Via (Learn about Via Protection Types) Not recommendedOptionalCommonFully supportedShrinks routing channel / saves space
Build-up Material SystemRCC (thin dielectric)RCC + PP hybridMulti-layer RCC + high-Tg PPPremium RCC / mSAPHole quality / dielectric matching
Dielectric Thickness for Build-up75–100 μm50–75 μm50 μm25–50 μmLaser via formation / impedance
HDI DFM RulesBasic routing rulesBGA fan-out requiredHigh-speed / RF DFM constraintsMandatory high-speed DFMManufacturability / reliability
CategoryParameter1-step HDI2-step HDI3-step HDIAny-layer / ELICEngineering Reference
Layer CountTotal Layer Count4–8 layers6–12 layers (typ. 8L)8–14 layers (typ. 10L)12–30+ layersStack-up / structure
Board ThicknessMin Thickness0.012" (0.3mm)0.016" (0.4mm)0.016" (0.4mm)Per designStack-up / reliability
Max Thickness0.200" (5.0 mm)0.250" (6.35 mm)0.300" (7.6 mm)Per designStructural limits
Laser ViaMin Diameter0.003" (0.076mm)0.003" (0.076 mm)0.003" (0.076 mm)0.05–0.15 mmHDI drilling
Max Diameter0.008"0.008"0.010"Per designStack-up
Aspect Ratio≤0.6:1≤0.8:1>0.8:1Formula: 1 : (0.5 + 0.1×HDI stage)Via quality / reliability
Mechanical DrillMin PTH Diameter0.006" (0.150mm)0.006" (0.150mm)0.005" (0.127 mm)Per designDrill capability
Max Aspect Ratio (Through-hole)10:0112:01>20:1Per designPlating quality
Trace / SpaceMin L/S0.004" (0.10 mm)0.003" (0.075 mm)0.002" (0.051 mm)Base – (5 μm × HDI stage)Material / process
Copper ThicknessInner Layers0.5–2 oz0.5–3 oz0.5–4 oz↑ Plating with HDI stageMaterial / process
Outer Layers0.5–2 oz0.5–2 oz0.5–2 ozPer designSurface routing
CategoryParameter1-step HDI2-step HDI3-step HDIAny-layer / ELICReference
Material OptionsBase MaterialsFR-4 /SY S1000-2/Rogers/Megtron6 / PIFR-4 /SY S1000-2/Rogers/Megtron6 / PIFR-4 /SY S1000-2/Rogers/Megtron6 / PIHigh-end FR-4 / Rogers / PolyimideMaterial
Surface Finish—ENIG / OSP / HASLENIG / OSP / HASL / Selective GoldENIG / OSP / ENEPIG / Soft/Hard GoldPer designMaterial / connector pads
Impedance ControlTolerance±10%±10%±5%±5% (mSAP capable)SI / RF
Hole PlatingBlind/ Buried Via Copper≥15 μm≥15 μm≥18 μm↑ With HDI stageReliability
PTH Copper Thickness≥20 μm≥20 μm≥20 μm↑ With HDI stageReliability
RegistrationLayer-to-layer Registration±0.003" (0.076mm)±0.003" (0.076mm)±0.002" (0.051mm)±(25 + 5×HDI stage) μmStack-up / alignment
Warpage—≤0.75%≤0.75%≤0.7%≤0.5–0.7%Reliability
Solder MaskMin Solder Mask Bridge≥0.003" (0.075mm)≥0.003" (0.075mm)≥0.003" (0.075mm)↓ with HDI stageSMT pad design
Min Solder Mask Opening≥0.003" (0.076mm)≥0.003" (0.076mm)≥0.003" (0.076mm)Per designSMT pad design
Special Processes—Plated via filling, resin pluggingVia fill + resin plugging + LDIVia fill + resin plug + LDI + embedded copper coinsELIC, mSAP, all-layer microviaMaterial / process
Electrical Testing—100% Flying-probe100% Flying-probeFlying-probe + Fixture testFlying-probe / Fixture + Hi-potSI / reliability
Lead TimeStandard Cycle7–10 days8–15 days12–18 daysExtended based on HDI stage + layer countProduction planning
Reliability Standard—IPC-6012 Class 2IPC-6012 Class 2/3IPC-6012 Class 3 / AEC-Q100High-tier optionalHigh-reliability products
 

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