Most electronic engineers and manufacturers struggle to balance cost, flame resistance and multi-layer compatibility when selecting PCB substrates. FR4 PCB, the mainstream fiberglass epoxy circuit board material with UL94 V-0 flame retardant grade, solves such pain points perfectly. Fanway Technology, a 12-year professional EMS and PCB manufacturer, supplies customizable FR4 PCB covering single-sided to 108-layer boards, with complete ISO, IATF and medical certifications.
1. Basic Definition of Fanway FR4 PCB
FR4 PCB refers to Flame Retardant Grade 4 printed circuit board, made of woven fiberglass cloth impregnated with flame-resistant epoxy resin, reaching UL94 V-0 self-extinguishing safety standard. FanwayFR4 PCB supports flexible customization on layers, thickness, copper weight and surface finish, compatible with HDI blind/buried via technology. Fanway integrates PCB design, fabrication, SMT assembly and full testing, delivering one-stop FR4 PCB solutions from prototype to mass production for all electronic segments.
2. Complete FR4 PCB Technical Parameter Table
Parameter Item
Specific Standard Range
Maximum Layer Count
Up to 108 layers
Finished Board Thickness
0.2mm – 10.0mm
Maximum Production Panel Size
610mm * 1200mm
Copper Thickness Options
0.5OZ ~ 12OZ
Minimum Line Width/Spacing
2.5mil / 2.5mil
Smallest Finished Hole Size
0.1mm
Maximum Aspect Ratio
25:1
Impedance Control Tolerance
±10%
Available Surface Finishes
HASL(LF), ENIG, Immersion Tin/Silver, Gold Finger, OSP, Hard Gold Plating
Optional FR4 Material Grades
TG150, TG170, Halogen-Free FR4
Matching High-Frequency Material
Rogers, Arlon, Taconic hybrid stacking
3. Five Core Merits of FR4 Substrate Material
Reliable Flame Retardant Safety
UL94 V-0 certification ensures the board self-extinguishes after short-circuit or high temperature heating, lowering fire risk for automotive, medical and power electronics equipment.
Strong Design Versatility
Supports single/double/multi-layer, HDI blind via and thick-copper designs; compatible with 0.4mm thin to 3.2mm thick board thickness for diverse product miniaturization demands.
Stable Electrical & Mechanical Performance
Low dielectric loss, excellent insulation and anti-humidity performance; hard fiberglass base resists bending and deformation during production and long-term equipment operation.
Flexible Customized Material Options
Standard, high-Tg and halogen-free FR4 variants are optional, matching lead-free soldering processes and environmental export compliance rules like RoHS & REACH.
Cost-Efficient Mass Production
Balanced raw material cost compared with Rogers or ceramic substrates; Fanway optimizes stacking design to use FR4 for common signal areas and high-frequency materials only for RF parts to cut overall project budget.
4. Fanway Production & Quality System Strength
Fanway Technology owns over 12 years electronic manufacturing experience, full EMS industrial chain from PCB design to box assembly:
1. Complete Production Equipment
Equipped with automatic SMT lines, 3D X-Ray, AOI, SPI, wave soldering, BGA rework station and full functional testing machines for FR4 PCB inspection.
2. Strict Certification System
Possess ISO9001:2015, IATF16949 automotive standard, ISO13485 medical device certification, UL, RoHS, REACH and IPC manufacturing compliance.
3. Full-Cycle Quality Control
DFM free pre-production analysis, incoming material inspection, in-process AOI/X-Ray full scan, finished flying probe electrical test to reduce rework rate.
4. Flexible Delivery Schedule
72-hour rapid prototype service, 5–7 days bulk production lead time, small trial batches and large mass orders both acceptable.
5. Professional R&D & After-Sales Team
Engineers provide free layout optimization; 24/7 technical support, 3-year warranty for quality defective products.
5. Main Applicable Industrial Fields
• Automotive Electronics: Car control boards, new energy power modules, sensor PCBs (IATF certified FR4 boards)
3. 14-Layer FR4 + Rogers Hybrid PCB for communication RF equipment, balancing cost and high-frequency performance
4. Multi-Layer Blind Via FR4 Industrial Control Board, thick copper design for high-current power circuits
7. Customer FAQ
Q1 What does FR4 stand for and what flame standard does it meet?
FR4 means Flame Retardant Grade 4, all Fanway FR4 PCB pass UL94 V-0 self-extinguishing flame resistance certification.
Q2 Can Fanway produce high-Tg and halogen-free FR4 PCB?
Yes, TG150/TG170 and halogen-free FR4 materials are available for medical and lead-free production projects.
Q3 What’s the fastest lead time for FR4 PCB prototypes?
Fanway supports 72-hour fast turnaround for small prototype batches, mass production takes 5–7 working days.
Q4 Does Fanway provide integrated PCB + SMT assembly service for FR4 boards?
Yes, we offer one-stop solution including PCB fabrication, SMT/DIP welding, functional testing and box-build assembly.
Q5 What certifications can you provide for export FR4 PCB orders?
UL, RoHS, REACH, ISO9001, IATF16949, ISO13485 test and compliance documents are all available.
Q6 Can FR4 mix with Rogers high-frequency materials for RF boards?
Fanway manufactures hybrid stacked boards combining FR4 and Rogers to lower total material cost without losing RF performance.
Summary
FR4 PCB remains the most cost-effective, versatile substrate choice for nearly all electronic manufacturing projects, integrating flame safety, stable performance and customizable structure. Supported by Fanway’s 12-year PCB & EMS manufacturing experience, full automatic production lines and complete global export certifications, we can supply standard and customized FR4 PCB prototypes and mass orders for automotive, medical, telecom and industrial electronics manufacturers. If you need technical specification sheets, DFM free evaluation and bulk factory quotations, please feel free to contact us. Our professional PCB engineering team will design matched FR4 PCB stacking solutions according to your equipment working environment and electrical parameter requirements.
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