MetalcorePCB manufacturer learned that，A metal core PCB (MCPCB) is also known as a thermal PCB or a metal-backed PCB.The MCPCB has a metal material as a base instead of the FR4 materials as the heat spreader part of the PCB. The metal covering one side of the PCB is mostly aluminum or copper. During the operation of the board, some electrical components build some heat.The metal core helps divert heat towards the less important areas like metallic core or metal heat sink backing.As a result of these features, these metal core PCBs are very effective in thermal management.

When the metal core PCB has multiple layers, all the layers distribute evenly on both sides of the metal core.For example, if a PCB has eight layers, there will be four layers at the bottom and four at the top of the metal core.

Metal core PCB application

you can use metal core PCBs in applications that generate a large amount of heat which is impossible to cool with regular fans.Industries use metal core PCBs as a conductive cooling option in such cases.

FPCfactoryChina understood，the most common use of MCPCBs is in LED technologies, as it helps in reducing the number of LEDs to create the desired illumination.You can use MCPCBs in applications including:

Backlight unit applications

General lightning

Photovoltaic cells

Solar panels

Hybrid or electric motor control applications

Solid state relays

Power supply devices: high voltage regulators, power converters, telecom, industrial, switching regulators.