HDI boards, or High-Density Interconnect boards, are printed circuit boards that achieve high routing density through micro-line widths, micro-line spacing, and micro-via technology. HDI boards are a common high-end PCB type used in modern electronic products such as smartphones, tablets, and high-end servers.
Key Features of HDI Boards
- High routing density: Line widths and spacings typically below 100μm (4 mil), enabling tighter routing and smaller component spacing.
- Microvia technology: Extensive use of micro blind vias and buried vias formed by laser drilling to enhance interlayer interconnect efficiency.
- Multilayer structure: Typically multilayer boards (4-layer, 6-layer, 8-layer, or higher) supporting complex circuit designs.
- Thin and compact design: Enables the development of lighter, thinner, shorter, and smaller electronic products.
Advantages of HDI Boards
- Supports high-density, high-performance chip packaging such as BGA, CSP, and QFP.
- Significantly improves signal integrity and reliability while reducing signal delay and crosstalk.
- Facilitates smaller product dimensions and reduced weight.
- Ideal for electronic products requiring high speed, high frequency, and stringent signal integrity.
Application Fields of HDI Boards
- Smartphones, tablets, wearable devices.
- Laptops, high-end motherboards.
- Automotive electronics, medical equipment.
- Communication base stations, servers, and other high-end electronic devices.