Power Control & Energy
Board requirements across power control & energy vary widely, and selection is usually driven by some combination of heat dissipation, signal integrity, structural space and reliability grade. Below are the engineering considerations that come up most often in this area, together with the 5 applicable board types we already manufacture.
Engineering considerations
- High-current carrying capability
- Inverter and distribution structures hinge on copper weight and thermal path. Weights above 12 oz are available (16 oz and 18 oz in production); conductor cross-section is calculated against the temperature-rise target.
- Insulation and withstand voltage
- The high-voltage side needs adequate creepage and dielectric withstand, where material CTI and solder-mask coverage are key. High-CTI (>600V) material options are available; clearances are checked against the applicable safety standard.
Applicable board types
The board types below are the ones that come up most often in power control & energy applications. Each link goes to that board type's capability page with material, layer-count and process ranges. Combined constructions across board types, such as hybrid lamination or embedded copper, are confirmed by engineering review.
Production examples
The examples below are desensitized: no customer information, exact outline dimensions or full stack-up notation.
Industrial control / backplane-class application
16L · FR-4 TG170 · 2.7 mm ±10% · ENIG · Mid-size (long edge roughly 100–250 mm)
- 16 layers at 2.7 mm with press-fit holes, where hole diameter accuracy and hole-wall quality directly determine press-pin reliability.
- Customer-supplied stack-up with impedance control and serpentine length matching; impedance held to the standard ±10% (tighter targets require engineering review).
Production experience
Related end-product categories already in volume production include Documented end-product categories in power and energy include DC-AC inverters and solar panels.. Specific project details are covered by non-disclosure agreements and are not published.
Applicable certifications
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System — 120622-2012-AQ-RGC-RvA
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System — 104573-2011-AE-RGC-RvA
- RoHS Restricted Substances Test Report — WTH23H12270526C
- REACH SVHC Test Report — WTH24H10245077C
- UL Recognized Component (USA) — Wiring, Printed — E326765 (ZPMV2)
- UL Recognized Component (Canada) — Wiring, Printed — E326765 (ZPMV8)
Frequently asked questions
- How long does a power control & energy project take from enquiry to prototype?
- Quotations are returned within 30 minutes as a rule. Expedited prototype lead times run by layer count: double-sided 24 hours, 4-layer 48 hours, 6–8 layer 72 hours, 10–12 layer 96 hours; single-stage HDI at 6 layers is 48 hours. Standard lead times and production scheduling are confirmed separately against order volume.
- Which inspection and material documents can you supply?
- As standard we supply a certificate of conformance, material certifications with lot records, and electrical test records; impedance test reports and microsection analysis are available on request. Acceptance can be run to IPC-6012 Class II or Class III, which must be stated on the order.
This page describes general engineering considerations for this application area and the board-type capabilities we already hold. It is not a commitment on a specific project. Exact stack-up, material grade, tolerances and acceptance criteria are confirmed through engineering review and in writing.
Routine enquiries are answered within 30 minutes. Once you upload Gerber files and technical requirements, engineering returns manufacturability findings together with the quotation, so design conflicts surface before production rather than after.