Designing Rigid-Flex PCB Stackups with Z-planner
In today’s fast-paced and innovative electronics industry, rigid-flex PCB design has emerged as a cornerstone for developing cutting-edge devices that demand compactness, durability, and exceptional performance. These hybrid circuits, which combine the benefits of rigid and flexible materials, enable groundbreaking applications in industries like aerospace, medical devices, and consumer electronics. However, their design introduces a host of intricate challenges that can test even seasoned engineers. These include selecting appropriate materials to balance flexibility and strength, controlling impedance to ensure signal integrity across complex layouts, and optimizing the stackup to achieve reliability, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency—all while meeting tight project deadlines.
Join our upcoming webinar for an in-depth exploration of these challenges and discover how Z-planner software empowers engineers to overcome them with confidence. This session will provide a detailed roadmap for designing high-performance rigid-flex PCB stackups.
What You Will Learn:
- Material Selection: Understand the critical properties of rigid and flexible materials—such as dielectric constants, thermal stability, and mechanical resilience—and learn how to choose the optimal combination for your specific design needs.
- Impedance Control: Master proven techniques for maintaining consistent signal integrity, reducing electromagnetic interference, and ensuring reliable performance in high-speed applications.
- Stackup Optimization: Explore strategies for designing efficient stackups that enhance durability, streamline manufacturing processes, and minimize costs without compromising quality
Who Should Attend:
- This webinar is designed for engineers at all stages of their careers—whether you’re a veteran designer seeking to sharpen your expertise or a newcomer eager to build a strong foundation in rigid-flex PCB design. Participants will walk away with actionable insights, practical techniques, and a deeper understanding of how to leverage Z-planner’s capabilities to tackle real-world design challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and learn how to create high-performance rigid-flex PCB stackups with precision and confidence.
Meet the Speaker
Don Kost
Technical Marketing Engineer
Don Kost joined Mentor Graphics in 2019 as a Technical Marketing Engineer. In his current role, Mr. Kost works as a liaison between Mentor Graphics AE's and Mentor Graphicscustomers to support, educate and improve their experience with the Valor NPI tools. Mr. Kost has had a long standing career in the PCB industry and offers extensive experience inthe design and delivery of high speed rigid and flex printed circuit boards as well CAD tool administration and has more than 30 years of Design for Manufacturing experience.. Mr. Kost began his career in the PCB industry at IBM as aDesign Engineer after attending Villanova University and has also held positions as a Level 4 PCB Designer and CAD tools Administrator for L3Harris and Radisys.