Multilayer rigid-flex printed circuit boards for use in infrared reflow oven and method for assembling same

A rigid-flex printed circuit board capable of withstanding high temperatures experienced in high volume production environments utilizing infrared reflow ovens, comprising:

• a rigid section including multiple conductor layers, said conductor layers having an insulator layer therebetween;
• a flexible section extending from said rigid section;
• a top insulating cover;
• and
• a bottom insulating cover,
• wherein said top and bottom insulating covers extend above and below said flexible section and protect said flexible section from high temperatures.

A rigid-flex printed circuit board capable of withstanding high temperatures experienced in high volume production environments utilizing infared reflow ovens, comprising:

• a first rigid printed circuit board section;
• a second rigid printed circuit board section;
• a pliant, flexible section extending between said first and second rigid printed circuit board sections;
• and
• means for insulating said pliant, flexible section from high temperatures, said means for insulating being removably connected to said first and second rigid printed circuit board sections,
• wherein said means for insulating is capable of being removed to permit said flexible section to be compliantly manipulated into a modified configuration.

A rigid-flex printed circuit board capable of withstanding high temperatures experienced in high volume production environments utilizing infrared reflow ovens, comprising:

• a first rigid section;
• a second rigid section;
• wherein each of said first and second rigid sections includes multiple conductor layers, said conductor layers having an insulator layer therebetween;
• a flexible section extending between said first and second rigid sections;
• a top insulating cover;
• and
• a bottom insulating cover;
• wherein said top and bottom insulating covers extend above and below said flexible section between said first and second rigid sections and protect said flexible section from high temperatures.