Aluminum printed circuits contain a thin layer of thermally conductive dielectric material that transfers heat.
There are many names for these products: Aluminum clad, aluminum base, Metal clad printed Circuit Board (MCPCB), Insulated Metal Substrate (IMS or IMPCB), Thermally conductive PCBs, etc … but they all mean the same thing and work the same way.
A single-layer or single-sided PCB is made from a single layer of base material or substrate covered with a thin layer of copper. In addition to the copper part, a protective mask called “Solder” is usually applied, normally followed by a last silkscreen mask called “Symbology” which is used to indicate all the components of the circuit.
Single-sided PCBs are simple to manufacture with a relatively low cost for this, where possible, they are often used in the creation of circuits for domestic appliances and large-scale commercial equipment.
