7 Printed Circuit Board Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for printed circuit boards as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 printed circuit board manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked printed circuit board companies as of April, 2024: 1.ExPlus Co., Ltd, 2.OKI Circuit Technology Co.,Ltd..
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What Is a PCB?
PCB is essential components for electrical engineering.
It is possible to fabricate electronic circuits by placing transistors, resistors, and other components on a mainly copper wiring pattern on the surface of an insulator (plastic) and soldering them together. PCB is used in almost all electronic devices (TVs, PCs, smartphones, home appliances), and the electronic circuits built into devices are operated by PCB.
Japan was the first country in the world to obtain a patent for PCB around 1936, and the development of the technology has been progressing. As a result, Japan was the world's largest producer in terms of production value around 1990. In recent years, production of electronic devices has shifted to China and Asia, and large quantities are produced in China and Asia.
Uses of PCBs
PCBs are used as wiring boards for PCs, televisions, and electrical equipment as well as for electronic construction.
The PCBs for these particularly precise electrical devices already have the necessary circuit patterns formed on the board itself, and electronic circuits are completed simply by placing components on them. For even higher density, there are also multilayer boards with multiple layers of circuits on a single board, which are used in electronic equipment such as PCs and smartphones.
There are also many types of materials and hundreds of varieties, depending on the application. Generally, rigid materials are the main materials used, but in recent years, flexible materials (films) are increasingly being used for smartphones and other mobile applications, with many soft flexible substrates being used.
Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Methods
PCBs are made by drilling small holes in an insulating board and plating the holes with copper or other materials. (called through holes or via holes). By soldering electronic components and wires to the small holes, a circuit can be built by allowing electricity to flow through them. In the case of a multilayer board, signals in the board are connected to other layers through holes and via holes.
PCBs can be single-sided, double-sided, or multilayered. The more layers there are, the more circuits can be built, which saves space.
Materials Used
For home appliances (refrigerators, washing machines), paper phenol substrates made of paper impregnated with phenol resin are the main materials used as substrates for PCBs. For PCs, smart phones, automobiles, measuring equipment, etc., where reliability is required, glass epoxy substrates (glass cloth impregnated with epoxy resin) are used.
Aluminum substrates with good heat dissipation are sometimes used where heat dissipation is required. Recently, demand for these substrates has been increasing due to the trend toward EVs, which require higher current.
Flexible substrates made of thin polyimide or polyester film have also emerged. While flexible substrates have low mechanical strength, they are flexible and can be bent. The materials used for these substrates are required to be flame-retardant (i.e., they do not burn easily even if set on fire). For this reason, halogen-based substances are used, and some customers require halogen-free materials for environmental reasons.
In recent years, circuit patterning methods have become more automated, and products are being developed to accommodate smaller size and higher density.
Structure of PCBs
There are several types of PCBs, each with a different structure, material, etc., depending on the purpose.
Single-sided substrate
A substrate with copper foil only on the patterned side. Only relatively simple patterns can be realized. It is the cheapest type of printed circuit board to manufacture and is the most commonly used type for self-made PCBs.
Double-sided PCBs
PCBs with copper foil on both the front and back sides. Patterns can be drawn on the front and back sides, and more complex patterns can be realized than on a single-sided board. Although it is a bit more advanced, it is also possible to make it yourself. Be careful of pattern misalignment between the front and back sides. Solid ground pattern boards also require through holes.
Multilayer Substrate
Used for complex patterns that cannot be realized with double-sided boards (computer boards, etc.) or when patterns need to be stacked due to board size restrictions (cellular phones, portable audio equipment, etc.). Multilayer substrates with up to 8 layers are used. For boards that require mass production, it is necessary to combine equipment costing hundreds of millions of yen per unit to manufacture several hundred thousand boards per month, making it an equipment industry.
Materials of PCBs
There are several types of printed circuit board materials, each with different properties. Select the one that matches your purpose.
Paper Phenol Substrate
Paper is used as the base material, and the adhesive resin is phenolic resin. Also called "Bake substrate" or "Bakelite." It has been used for a long time. It is inexpensive and easy to process, but the substrate easily warps and has poor heat resistance and moisture absorption. It also has poor insulation resistance and high-frequency characteristics, and through-holes cannot be formed.
Paper Epoxy Substrate
This substrate uses paper as the base material and epoxy resin as the adhesive resin. It has characteristics intermediate between paper phenol substrate and glass epoxy substrate. It is made as a single-sided substrate. It has superior heat resistance, moisture absorption, and electrical characteristics compared to paper phenol substrates, but is inferior to glass epoxy substrates.
Glass Epoxy Substrate
This is a printed circuit board manufactured by glass fiber containing epoxy resin. Currently, the most widely used type, most multilayer boards are glass epoxy boards, which are used in a wide range of applications, from thin boards as thin as 0.2 mm to boards up to 2.4 mm in thickness for power equipment, motherboards, etc. They have low dimensional change and excellent durability. It also has good electrical and mechanical properties. However, workability is poor, and special tools are required. Although the cost is higher, functionality is improved.
As described above, there are various types of PCBs, and various materials are used. Design rules differ greatly depending on the type of printed circuit board, so please contact a specialized manufacturer if you have any problems.
List of 7 Printed Circuit Board Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited
Printed Circuits
Manufacturer Overview
Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd, commonly known as JAE, was established in 1953 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company is a designer and manufacturer of connectors, user interface solutions, and electronics for the aerospace, agriculture, semiconductor, and camera stabilization sectors. THe company’s product segments include IO connectors, board to board connects, cable to cable connectors, and more. The company’s motion sensing and control segment includes accelerometers, inertial measurement units, and directional modules.
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YAMAHA FINE TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
High Frequency Characteristics Measurement
Manufacturer Overview
Yamaha Fine Technologies Co., Ltd. was established in 1987 in Japan as a manufacturer and supplier of factory automation products and car parts. The company produces FA products such as industry-standard testing machines for electronic circuit boards, film punchers, Helium leak testers, Hydrogen leak detectors, Ultrasonic testers, and more. These equipment and machines are applicable in the automation industry for manufacturing mobile devices, home electrical products, and more, and for inspections and testing. The automotive decorative parts are based on the company's skills with wood processing and coating technologies. Precision molding is applied to produce interior parts for luxury cars.
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OKI Circuit Technology Co.,Ltd.
PRODUCTS
Manufacturer Overview
OKI Circuit Technology Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic components established in 2012 and based in Tsuruoka, Yamagata. The company produces various PCBs that are able to manage high frequencies, radiation levels, currents, and speeds. These are used in automotive components, consumer electronics, medical equipment, and communication devices. Aside from its products, the company also offers custom design and testing services for customers with unique project requirements.
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Oki Electric Cable Co.,Ltd.
FPC
Manufacturer Overview
Oki Electric Cable Co.,Ltd. was established in 1936 and is a manufacturer of telecommunications instrument based in Isesaki, Gunma, Japan. The company produces various communications devices such as high speed interface cables, wire harnesses, EDM wire, optical cables, and OKI cables. The products have been applied in various industries such as robotic, automobile, semiconductor manufacture, medical, and financial sectors. The company also involved in real estate business as one of the four major business operations.
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Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of April 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | ExPlus Co., Ltd |
50.0%
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| 2 | OKI Circuit Technology Co.,Ltd. |
50.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the printed circuit board page as of April 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited: 9,427
- OKI Circuit Technology Co.,Ltd.: 754
- YAMAHA FINE TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.: 350
Newly Established Company
- Zhen Ding Tech. Group: 2006 (18 years ago)
- ExPlus Co., Ltd: 1997 (27 years ago)
- SYE Europe GmbH: 1987 (37 years ago)
Company with a History
- Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited: 1953 (71 years ago)
- SYE Europe GmbH: 1987 (37 years ago)
- ExPlus Co., Ltd: 1997 (27 years ago)
Global Distribution of Printed Circuit Board Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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Japan
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3 | 50.0% |
Taiwan
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2 | 33.3% |
Germany
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1 | 16.7% |
List of Printed Circuit Board Products
11 products are listed.
Kyoto Corporation
Highly cost -effective print wiring plate single -sided board
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A highly cost -effective print wiring board that forms a conductor pattern on one side of the insulator. It is a main product of Kyoto -san, which ...
Kyoto Corporation
Configure the conductor pattern on both sides and several layers on the front and back, multi -layered substrate
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It is a print wiring plate that makes up a conductor pattern on both sides and several layers. For double -sided substrates, we handle not only thr...
Noshimitsu Photo Service Co., Ltd.
Substrate with bump
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Unlike a metal -based board with a general structure, it is possible to partially form a convex (bump) of the base metal, expose the convex portion...
Noshimitsu Photo Service Co., Ltd.
IVH / BVH board
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The IVH substrate and the BVH substrate are multilayer printed boards that improve wiring density. ･ The IVH substrate is a multi -layered substra...
Kyoto Corporation
Product size 1200mm by printing method Print wiring board Long substrate KLS
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It is a long print wiring board with a product size of 1,200 mm. Since it is consistently produced in the company, including a dedicated line, it c...
OKI Nexstech Co., Ltd.
Multi -modem board DSP Multemut board for data transmission using a dedicated line of audio bandwidth
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■ A variable toning plate for transmitting data using a dedicated line in the audio band. The modulation method is a multi -type modem substrate th...
Noshimitsu Photo Service Co., Ltd.
Heat discharge board
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The heat dissipation board is a printed circuit board using thick metal as a printed circuit board with excellent heat dissipation. We use copper, ...
Noshimitsu Photo Service Co., Ltd.
Cavity board
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It is a board with a cavity structure on the board plane. By implementing parts in the cavity, you can reduce products and improve high -frequency ...
Noshimitsu Photo Service Co., Ltd.
End sulhole substrate
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The terminal throhole substrate is a printed circuit board that forms a through hole on the end of the substrate (sides) using the end -through hol...
OKI Circuit Technology Co.,Ltd.
Narrow pitch BGA / CSP compatible printed circuit board (the PCB for narrow pitch BGA / CSP)
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FITT (Fine Pitch Through Via Technology) Achieves 0.35mm pitch and 1,000 -pin BGA compatible 32 -layer printed wiring board by the method. Feature...
Kyoto Corporation
Both sides (copper, silver) paste through hole board
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This is a print wiring plate that performs an electric connection with the front and back circuit conductor with a conductive paste (copper, silver...
