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Differences in Metal Core PCB Materials: Aluminum Core vs Copper Core vs Iron Alloy Core MCPCBs

 What Is a Metal Core PCB (MCPCB)? A Metal Core Printed Circuit Board (MCPCB) uses a metal substrate—typically aluminum, copper, or iron alloy—as the core layer instead of standard FR4 dielectric material. Thanks to the high thermal conductivity of metal substrates, MCPCBs can efficiently dissipate heat generated by high-power electronic components, making them essential for:...

Thermal Conductivity of Metals in PCB Design: High vs Low Conductivity Materials Explained

1. Why Thermal Conductivity of Metals Matters in PCB Applications Metals are widely used in electronic devices and printed circuit boards (PCBs) due to their excellent electrical and thermal properties. However, not all metals conduct heat equally. High thermal conductivity metals rapidly transfer heat and are ideal for heat dissipation Low thermal conductivity metals restrict...