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Types of Refrigerator PCB Meet Your Needs
PCBMay SMT Refrigerator PCB features a 0.075mm minimum line spacing. It has a 0.3oz to 12oz copper thickness.
PCBMay High-Quality Refrigerator PCB features a HASL, immersion gold/au, and OSP surface finishing. It has an FR4 base material.
PCBMay Double-Sided Refrigerator PCB has a 0.75% warp and twist that is great for electronics applications. It features a 1oz copper thickness.
PCBMay can customize your Home Refrigerator Control PCB solder mask color. It features a 1.6mm board thickness.
PCBMay Electronic Control Refrigerator PCB features an FR4 base material and HASL lead surface finishing. It has 1oz copper thickness.
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Item | Capability |
Layer Count | 1-40layers |
Base Material | KB、Shengyi、ShengyiSF305、FR408、FR408HR、IS410、FR406、GETEK、370HR、IT180A、Rogers4350B、Rogers4000、PTFE Laminates(Rogers series、Taconic series、Arlon series、Nelco series)、Rogers/Taconic/Arlon/Nelco laminate with FR-4 material(including partial Ro4350B hybrid laminating with FR-4) |
Board Type | Backplane、HDI、High multi-layer 、blind&buried PCB、Embedded Capacitance、Embedded resistance board 、Heavy copper power PCB、Backdrill. |
Board Thickness | 0.2-5.0mm |
Copper Thickness | Min. 1/2 OZ, Max. 10 OZ |
PTH Wall | 25um(1mil) |
Maximum Board Size | 1100*500mm(43”*19”) |
Min laser drilling size | 4mil |
Min. Spacing/Tracing | 2.7mil/2.7mil |
Solder Mask | Green, Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow,Purple matte/glossy |
Surface Treatment | Flash gold(electroplated gold)、ENIG、Hard gold、Flash gold、HASL Lead free、OSP、ENEPIG、Soft gold、Immersion silver、Immersion Tin、ENIG+OSP,ENIG+Gold finger,Flash gold(electroplated gold)+Gold finger,Immersion silver+Gold finger,Immersion Tin+Gold finger. |
Min. Annular Ring | 3mil |
Aspect ratio | 10:1(HASL Lead free、HASL Lead、ENIG、Immersion Tin、Immersion silver、ENEPIG);8:1(OSP) |
Impedance control | ±5ohm(<50ohm), ±10%(≥50ohm) |
Other Techniques | Blind/Buried Via |
Gold Fingers | |
Press Fit | |
Via in Pad | |
Electrical Test |
Here there’re many laminate material datasheets, they’re useful and helpful for you, please see them:
SUPPLIER | PCB LAMINATE | TYPE | MATERIAL DATASHEET | TG | TD | DK(1MHZ) | DK(1GHZ) | DK(10GHZ) |
KB | KB-6160 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 135 | 305 | 4.35 | – | – |
KB-6160A | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 135 | 305 | 4.35 | – | – | |
KB-6160C | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 135 | 314 | 4.7 | – | – | |
KB-6150 KB-6150C | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 132 | 305 | 4.6 | – | – | |
KB-6164 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 142 | 330 | 4.8 | – | – | |
KB-6164F | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 145 | 340 | 4.8 | – | – | |
KB-6165F | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 150 | 346 | 4.8 | – | – | |
KB-6167F | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 170 | 349 | 4.8 | – | – | |
SHENGYI | S1141 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 135 | 310 | 4.6 | – | – |
S1141KF | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 140 | 350 | 4.7 | – | – | |
S1000 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 155 | 335 | 4.9 | – | – | |
S1170 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 170 | 335 | 4.6 | – | – | |
S1000-2 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 170 | 335 | 4.8 | – | – | |
S1155 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 135 | 370 | 4.7 | – | – | |
ITEQ | IT-158 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 150 | 340 | 4.6-4.8 | – | – |
IT-180 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 180 | 350 | 4.5-4.7 | – | – | |
TUC | TU-768 | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 180 | 350 | – | 4.3-4.4 | 4.3 |
TU-872 | Modified Epoxy | DOWNLOAD | 200 | 340 | – | 3.8-4.0 | 3.8 | |
ROGERS | RO 3003 | Cer/PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | 500 | – | – | 3 |
RO 3010 | Cer/PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | 500 | – | – | 10.2 | |
RO 4003 | Hydrocarbon/Cer | DOWNLOAD | >280 | 425 | – | – | 3.38 | |
RO 4350B | Hydrocarbon/Cer | DOWNLOAD | >280 | 390 | – | – | 3.48 | |
RT/duroid 5880 | PTFE/Glass | DOWNLOAD | – | 500 | – | – | 2.2 | |
ISOLA | Polyclad 370HR | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 170 | 340 | 4.8-5.1 | – | – |
FR406-HR | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 190 | 325 | 3.91 | 3.86 | 3.81 | |
FR408-HR | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 200 | 360 | 3.72 | 3.69 | 3.65 | |
P96 | Polyimide | DOWNLOAD | 260 | 416 | – | 3.78 | 3.73 | |
Hitachi | MCL-BE- 67G | Modified Epoxy | DOWNLOAD | 140 | 340 | 4.9 | 4.4 | – |
MCL-E-679F | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 170 | 350 | 4.2-4.4 | 4.3-4.5 | – | |
MCL-LX-67Y | Special Laminate | DOWNLOAD | 185-195 | 325-345 | – | 3.4-3.6 | – | |
Nelco | N4000-13 | Modified Epoxy | DOWNLOAD | 210-240 | 365 | – | 3.7 | 3.6 |
N4000-13EP | Modified Epoxy | DOWNLOAD | 210-240 | 350 | – | 3.4 | 3.2 | |
N4000-13SI | Modified Epoxy | DOWNLOAD | 210-240 | 350 | – | 3.4 | 3.2 | |
N4000-13EP SI | Modified Epoxy | DOWNLOAD | 210-240 | 350 | – | 3.4 | 3.2 | |
Taconic | TLX-6 | PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | – | – | – | 2.65 |
TLX-7 | PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | – | – | – | 2.6 | |
TLX-8 | PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | – | – | – | 2.55 | |
TLX-9 | PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | – | – | – | 2.45 | |
RF35 | PTFE | DOWNLOAD | <315 | – | 3.5 | – | 3.5 | |
TLC-27 | PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | – | – | – | 2.75 | |
TLC-30 | PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | – | – | – | 3 | |
TLC-32 | PTFE | DOWNLOAD | – | – | – | – | 3.2 | |
Arlon | Arlon 25N | Cer | DOWNLOAD | 260 | – | – | – | 3.38 |
Arlon 25FR | Cer | DOWNLOAD | 260 | – | – | – | 3.58 | |
Arlon 33N | Polymide | DOWNLOAD | >250 | 353 | 4 | – | – | |
Arlon 35N | Polymide | DOWNLOAD | >250 | 363 | 4.2 | – | – | |
Arlon 85N | Polymide | DOWNLOAD | 250 | 387 | 4.2 | – | – | |
Stablcor | ST325 | – | DOWNLOAD | Thermal conductivity:75w/m.k(with 1oz copper) | ||||
ST10 | – | DOWNLOAD | Thermal conductivity:325w/m.k(with 1oz copper) | |||||
Panasonic | R-1566W | FR4 | DOWNLOAD | 140 | 330 | 4.95 | 4.7 | 4.65 |
Ventec | VT-901 | Polymide | DOWNLOAD | 250 | 390 | 4.2-4.5 | 4.0-4.3 | – |
VT-90H | Polymide | DOWNLOAD | 250 | 390 | 4.2-4.5 | 4.0-4.3 | – | |
Bergquist | ht-04503 | – | DOWNLOAD | Thermal conductivity:2.2w/m.k(with 1oz copper) |
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PCBMay- The Ultimate Supplier of Refrigerator PCB
Since 2008, we have been a competent Refrigerator PCB company. PCBMay is your go-to place for Refrigerator PCB. We supply and manufacture not only in China but also in all of the nation’s large markets.
PCBMay Refrigerator PCB assembly is in charge of handling the surface temp and freeze cycles of the fridge. Refrigerator PCB is a critical piece of electronic components that maintains your refrigerator running correctly and your food cooled at the proper temperature. And, yes, identifying a PCB failure can be challenging because it may appear that most or all of the various parts within the refrigerator are not functioning at all. However, don’t worry; PCBMay is here to assist you.
PCBMay produces high-quality Refrigerator PCB. We guarantee the highest quality because we have qualified workers and an engineering team that has been with us for over 20 years. We assure you that we will provide you with the most delicate Refrigerator PCB and other similar items available.
PCBMay supply a Refrigerator PCB all over the world. We get many compliments from our customers; they have been consistently impressed by our craftsmen; we always have the best designer to ensure you get a quality system.
As a comprehensive manufacturer of Refrigerator PCBs, PCBMay provides a full range of services and products. In the case of an immediate Refrigerator PCB, we can produce this within 24 to 48 hours. We were maintaining a high standard for the packages and keep them safe.
If you are doubtful, regardless of whether Refrigerator PCB is best suited for your appliance, PCBMay provides excellent customer service. We can recommend the appropriate Refrigerator PCB for your application.
PCDMay has a competent design team available to assist you with product development. Our engineers have over 20 years of extensive experience in our field. You can customize the product by imprinting your branding on the top layer and personalizing the sizes, colors, shapes, materials, and packaging.
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Refrigerator PCB: The Ultimate FAQ Guide
Refrigerator PCBs are extremely necessary in the modern developed world. Hence, you need to get acquainted with them.
This guide serves to introduce you to all the features and functions of a Refrigerator PCB for your assistance.
- What is a Refrigerator PCB?
- What are the Different Kinds of a Refrigerator PCB?
- What Function Does a PCB Play in a Refrigerator?
- How Does a Refrigerator PCB Work?
- What are the Categories of a Refrigerator PCB?
- What are the Causes of Failure of Refrigerator PCB?
- How can You Repair Your Refrigerator PCB?
- What are the Different Components That are Placed on a Refrigerator PCB?
- What are Refrigerator PCBs Made From?
- Can Refrigerator PCBs be Recycled?
- How can You Clean a Refrigerator PCB?
- How Long Does a Refrigerator PCB Function?
- What are the Testing Procedures Adopted for a Refrigerator PCB?
- What are the Factors That You Need to Consider for the Design of Your Refrigerator?
- What are the Different Materials Used for the Construction of Refrigerator PCB?
- Why Should You Use a Refrigerator PCB?
What is a Refrigerator PCB?
In a modern refrigerator, the printed circuit board, often known as the PCB, is in charge of regulating the refrigerator’s temperature, as well as its, defrost cycles.
A Refrigerator PCB provides mechanical support as well as an electrical connection which is specifically made for refrigerators.
It is an extremely essential piece of electrical equipment that ensures that your refrigerator operates appropriately and that your food is kept at the proper temperature.
It may also be described as a single or multilayer surface that is used to mount components of the appliance.
These units aid in the organization of sensitive components like capacitors, resistors, diodes, and semiconductors, which are used to transmit input data from one place to another.
Refrigerator PCBs are available in a variety of forms and sizes to accommodate the specific purpose at hand.
Refrigerator PCB
What are the Different Kinds of a Refrigerator PCB?
Refrigerator PCB offers a lot of variety for your convenience so that you can determine which kind would best suit your purpose.
You can achieve unmatched preciseness through the use of Refrigerator PCBs if you opt for the one that suits your application.
The different kinds of Refrigerator PCB include the following:
- Mainboard PCB
- Inverter Single Door Refrigerator PCB
- Solar Universal PCB
- Genuine Refrigerator PCB
- Electronic Refrigerator PCB
- Sub Inverter PCB
- Professional Refrigerator PCB
- Refurbished Refrigerator PCB
- Smart Mini Refrigerator PCB
- Double Door Refrigerator PCB
- High-Density PCB
- Single-Sided PCB
- Two Layer PCB
Different kinds of refrigerator PCBs
What Function Does a PCB Play in a Refrigerator?
The Refrigerator PCB is in charge of all of the electrical operations and settings in your refrigerator; therefore, it is highly possible that the circuit board is to blame if your refrigerator has begun to malfunction.
Refrigerator PCBs are in charge of monitoring and controlling temperature settings, such as chilling and defrosting periods, in the refrigerator.
They also possess the ability to detect a fire and enable you to avoid harmful situations.
Structure of refrigerator PCB
How Does a Refrigerator PCB Work?
A Refrigerator PCB functions in the same way as a clock.
It progresses continuously and alternates between initiating the cooling cycle and operating the defrost heater on a regular basis.
Refrigerator PCBs are used to keep electrical components together in a firm hold.
For etched electrical routes, designs may include fiberglass or a comparable laminate material to act as a protective covering.
Using copper wires, charges may be moved across a PCB layer, providing power to parts along the route.
When it comes to electrical transmission, copper etching may be compared to actual lines in that energy flows in one way to power a gadget.
What are the Categories of a Refrigerator PCB?
Refrigerator PCBs are categorized into 3 main groups and can be distinguished solely by the number of layers on the circuit board.
The three categories are as follows:
An individual part of either fiberglass or epoxy sheet, along with an individual piece of copper foil that has been bonded to one side, constitutes a single layer Refrigerator PCB.
Double layer Refrigerator PCBs are similar to single layer Refrigerator PCBs; however, the main factor that sets them apart is a double layer Refrigerator PCB structure.
Just like a single-layer Refrigerator PCB, it consists of a single piece of either fiberglass or epoxy sheet along with a piece of copper foil; however, unlike single-layer Refrigerator PCBs, the copper foil is bonded to all the sides of the sheet.
They consist of a number of double-layer circuit boards that have been set up together and linked by a series of VIA connections that help to connect various circuits in between the boards.
This whole assortment of double-layer Refrigerator PCBs is known as a multi-layer Refrigerator PCB.
Categories of refrigerator PCB
What are the Causes of Failure of Refrigerator PCB?
Detecting a failure in your Refrigerator PCB might be challenging since it affects all the functions of your refrigerator.
Hence, you are not able to decipher what the main issue is as it may seem that some or all of the other components inside your refrigerator are not functioning at all, or are only functioning partially.
However, you may be able to pinpoint the specific component that is causing the problem in your refrigerator if you carefully monitor the voltage and amperage levels of your Refrigerator PCB at critical testing sites.
The following failures can see the most common problems in a Refrigerator PCB:
- The refrigerator is not cooling correctly
- Thermostat failure
- Buildup of ice
- Strange noises coming from the refrigerator
- Leakage of water in the refrigerator
- Evaporator coils not working properly
- Evaporator motor not working properly
- Complete loss of power in the refrigerator
How can You Repair Your Refrigerator PCB?
Refrigerator PCBs are easily repaired or replaced; however, we strictly advise you to refer to a professional for the following repairing issues:
Physical damage:
The remanufacturing technique may be used to repair physical damage that has occurred.
Most of the time, this entails melting down the damaged parts of the board or fixing the board by disassembling it and reassembling it.
In most instances, construction of a new circuit board, re-soldering of existing components, and re-balling of conductor traces are required.
Component failure:
There are different devices and voltage tools that may be utilized to test the conductivity of a circuit board.
They may also be used to determine whether or not power is flowing to a component, or whether or not an element placed on the board has completely failed.
In most instances, just opening the PCB will reveal components that are no longer functional.
Their exterior shell may seem to be burned, cracked, or fractured, or the component may appear to be entirely removed from the board or hanging loosely on the board.
In worst-case scenarios, if your refrigerator is running too hot, too cold, not defrosting, or if it won’t start, or runs for an excessive amount of time, then changing your Refrigerator’s PCB may be the required solution for your issue.
Repairing a refrigerator PCB
What are the Different Components That are Placed on a Refrigerator PCB?
All of the components on a Refrigerator PCB are attached to copper traces, which are also known as pads and pathways.
These components provide the circuit board with its function.
The components are an extremely vital part of PCBs since they are responsible for enabling the PCB to operate in the manner for which it was designed.
Many different kinds of components may be placed on a Refrigerator PCB, but the most common ones are as follows:
- Batteries
- LEDs
- Diodes
- Switches
- Inductors
- Resistors
- Transistors
- Capacitors
- Battery:
The battery is the most prominent component of all circuit boards.
It is responsible for supplying voltage to the circuit.
Once the battery’s charge has been depleted, the PCB may no longer function.
The battery is also crucial as it supplies charge to the rest of the components on the circuit board as well.
- LED:
An LED is perhaps the second most popular component, after the battery.
LEDs merely accept the current from a battery or a capacitor, which is then utilized to power the light part of the LED.
- Diodes:
Diodes are similar to LEDs in their functionality as both of them absorb the charge and conduct electricity.
Simple diodes, in contrast to LEDs, do not produce any visible light.
Instead, they simply accept the current and send it along to the next component in the chain, but only in one direction.
The diode is responsible for effectively blocking off the opposite direction of the current.
- Switches:
Switches are components that enable you to turn the current on or off as required by the function.
As long as the switch is “on,” it is considered to be open, which implies that electricity may flow through it.
The current cannot flow through it when the switch is shut and turned “off.”
- Inductor:
An inductor is similar in function to a half-switch.
In essence, it lets some currents pass through it while opposing or halting the passage of other currents.
If you try to send direct current (DC) via an inductor, the current will flow through without a hitch.
Conversely, if you attempt to send alternating current (AC) via an inductor, the passage of the current will not proceed due to the voltage change that will occur in the magnetic field of the inductor.
- Resistor:
Resistors are passive components that are responsible for resisting the flow of electrical current as it passes through a circuit.
In essence, one ohm is the amount of resistance that is produced when a one-amp current flows through a one-volt resistor.
In resistors, the flowing current needs to be proportional to the voltage and the voltage should be constant.
They are responsible for the production of heat as well as the matching and loading of electrical energy into other circuits.
By employing a resistor, you may make the current flowing through one circuit match the current flowing through another, making it simpler for electricity to travel between the two circuits to connect.
- Transistor:
Transistors, as opposed to resistors, are used to increase the current in a circuit.
Unlike other electrical components, transistors do not have a single “on” and “off” state.
Instead, they may be adjusted to a variety of states ranging from “fully on” to “fully off,” depending on the application.
The transistor is then subjected to a control current that passes through it.
Depending on whatever state the transistor is in, once the control current has passed through it, a larger main current will begin to pass through it as well.
A transistor may be used to increase the amount of current flowing through it in this manner.
- Capacitor:
Capacitors are used to store electrical energy in the same way as batteries do.
A capacitor is made up of multiple metal plates that have been sandwiched together with the help of a dielectric material.
When electrical current runs through the terminal of the capacitor, both the positive as well as the negative parts of the current get trapped on each of the capacitor’s plates.
The current flowing through the plates needs to be joined together, but it is prevented from doing so by the dielectric layer that separates each part.
When both the positive and the negative charges push against the dielectric, an electrical charge is produced, which is stored by capacitors.
As soon as a route across the circuit is established, both the negative and positive charges in the capacitor may find an alternate path to reach each other, rather than having to continue attempting to pass through the dielectric.
It is possible to discharge the capacitor in this manner.
Different components of a refrigerator PCB
What are Refrigerator PCBs Made From?
Refrigerator PCBs are made up of the following 4 major components:
Substrate: The substrate is the structural framework of the circuit board to which all of the components are attached.
Laminate: Glues and adhesives that keep all of the PCB layers together are known as laminates.
Solder mask: A solder mask is placed at the top of copper foils for the purpose of isolation and to protect connections from the elements of the environment.
Silkscreen: It is attached to the solder mask and allows for the labeling of components.
Solder mask
Can Refrigerator PCBs be Recycled?
Refrigerator PCBs that have reached the end of their useful life may be stripped of their components and reused in new projects.
It is critical not to throw away outdated Refrigerator PCBs to avoid their components being dumped into landfills which is the major cause of environmental pollution.
Instead, you may remove and reuse components such as capacitors, resistors, switches, transistors, and other hardware to save money on future applications.
The recycling of a Refrigerator PCB necessitates the use of specialized equipment to disassemble the boards with care.
Copper and other precious metals attached to the Refrigerator PCB should be recovered wherever feasible.
Several organizations collect recyclable portions of circuit boards and later melt them down and can be repurposed into something entirely different.
Recycling of refrigerator PCBs
How can You Clean a Refrigerator PCB?
Throughout its lifespan, a Refrigerator PCB is vulnerable to dirt, dust, and corrosion.
When done correctly, cleaning your circuit board may help to extend its lifespan.
Using compressed air:
You can spray compressed air from the nozzle of a can to clean your Refrigerator PCB.
Compressed air causes the dust and pollutants trapped inside vents to be kicked up and released into the atmosphere.
Isopropyl alcohol:
Isopropyl alcohol is another great alternative to clean your Refrigerator PCB.
For the best effects, look for products that contain at least 90 percent alcohol.
Wearing protective glasses and a lint-free cloth, you should gently spread the fluid over the PCB surfaces as you go.
Before reassembling the PCB, you need to let it dry fully.
How Long Does a Refrigerator PCB Function?
Although it is difficult to estimate the lifetime of a whole Refrigerator PCB unit, doing its periodic visual examinations may assist you in determining whether or not you must implement replacement components.
You must be wondering how you can determine whether a Refrigerator PCB is defective?
Take note of some of the most common causes of failure of a Refrigerator PCB:
Component burnout: This refers to the inability of a refrigerator to be powered on. In this case, you need to open the enclosure and inspect the components for signs of melted plastic.
Inadequate storage techniques: Extremely hot, cold, or wet environmental conditions may cause warping or corrosion, which necessitates quick action to prevent further damage.
What are the Testing Procedures Adopted for a Refrigerator PCB?
X-ray inspection is a commonly used technique for identifying production defects in a variety of industries.
Automated x-ray inspection technology is a technique that uses X-rays to detect hidden characteristics inside a Refrigerator PCB.
Because x-rays are a great tool for testing the quality of circuit boards as well as in detecting their hidden flaws without causing harm to the board, they are particularly used in Refrigerator PCB inspection applications.
Some other testing procedures that are utilized for the inspection of a Refrigerator PCB are as follows:
- Micro sectioning analysis
- Solderability testing
- PCB contamination testing
- Optical microscopy
What are the Factors That You Need to Consider for the Design of Your Refrigerator?
Refrigerator PCBs are available in a range of shapes and sizes, so it is critical to have a comprehensive knowledge of the design process before purchasing.
Consider the following factors while designing a Refrigerator PCB:
- The application for which the printed circuit board will be utilized
- The physical environment in which the PCB will be operating
- Dimensions and layout of the area needed for the installation
- The ability of the PCB to be flexible
- Installation and assembly
The selection of the most appropriate circuit board design to meet these requirements has a major effect on construction quality, production speed, product yield, operating costs, and lead times.
What are the Different Materials Used for the Construction of Refrigerator PCB?
The following primary materials are used in the production of Refrigerator PCBs:
Fiberglass and plastic substrates:
Following the desired circuit board design, Refrigerator PCBs may be built on either rigid as well as flexible base materials.
Rigid Refrigerator PCBs are often made of FR4 or polyimide fiberglass, while flexible Refrigerator PCBs and rigid-flex Refrigerator PCBs are frequently made of high-temperature polyimide films.
Polyimide and polyester are some of the most often used plastic substrates for flexible circuits.
The substrate’s function is to serve as a non-conductive foundation on which conductive circuits may be built and kept isolated from one another throughout the construction process.
Plastic laminates such as polyimide and LCP are usually employed in applications requiring high dependability or signal speed.
Copper:
Copper is the most often utilized material for circuitry in Refrigerator PCBs due to its high electrical conductivity.
The laminates mentioned above are all made up of thin sheets of copper foil that have been bonded to one or both sides of a piece of polyethylene.
The thickness of the circuit board and the number of layers needed for its construction are mainly determined by the purpose for which it will be utilized.
Alternate layers of copper circuitry and insulating materials are assembled to construct a multi-layered Refrigerator PCB.
Solder mask:
It is a liquid substance, typically epoxy, that is applied to the outside layers of a rigid Refrigerator PCB.
Soldermask is a material that is mainly used to protect the copper circuits on the outer layers of semiconductors from oxidation caused by the environment.
It is also intended to regulate and maintain the flow of solder during the assembly of the components on the circuit board.
If there is a lack of solder mask on the PCB, liquid solder may leak over the surface of the board, forming a connection between two neighboring circuits which would result in a short circuit.
Nomenclature:
As soon as the solder mask layers are finished, the solder mask is printed with identifying information such as markings and, in certain cases, bar codes to identify the PCB.
These symbols are referred to as nomenclature.
They are printed onto the solder mask to aid in the precise construction of the Refrigerator PCB.
Different materials for refrigerator PCB
Why Should You Use a Refrigerator PCB?
When compared to conventional wired circuits, Refrigerator PCBs provide several benefits.
Their compact and lightweight design makes them suitable for use in a wide range of different refrigerators.
While their dependability and simplicity of maintenance make them suitable for integration into complicated refrigeration systems.
Furthermore, because of their cheap manufacturing costs, they are a very cost-effective alternative.