From ship navigation and propulsion control to offshore platforms and naval combat systems — corrosion-resistant, high-reliability PCBs certified for the harshest marine environments.
Marine electronics face salt, moisture, vibration and extreme temperatures 24/7. Every board must be built to last the life of the vessel.
20-layer IPC Class 3 boards with ENIG finish and heavy conformal coating meet IEC 60945 salt fog requirements for integrated bridge navigation and ECDIS chart display systems.
Rogers 4350B high-frequency laminates support marine radar and SONAR signal processing boards operating up to 40 GHz with marine-grade conformal coating.
Heavy copper multilayer boards up to 20 oz copper handle bus bar integration and IP67 potting-compatible stackups for electric propulsion drives and offshore power converters.
24-layer hybrid Rogers/polyimide boards with electrolytic hard gold RF contacts meet MIL-STD-810 shock and vibration qualification for naval EW receivers and combat systems.
Polyimide flex circuits replace failure-prone cabling in ROV umbilicals and subsea sensor arrays, engineered for depth-rated sealing and long-term immersion reliability.
Low-loss RF laminate boards support VSAT and HF communications equipment with sealed connector interfaces built to withstand continuous salt spray exposure.
High-Tg FR4 multilayer boards with heavy conformal coating survive continuous 5–200 Hz vibration and 95% relative humidity in engine room and machinery monitoring systems.
IPC Class 2/3 boards with ENEPIG finish and full DNV/Lloyd's-compatible documentation support fire detection, bilge alarm and vessel safety monitoring panels.
The marine environment is one of the most destructive on earth for electronics. Salt spray, high humidity, vibration and biofouling attack unprotected PCBs within weeks.
IEC 60945 requires PCBs to withstand 96-hour salt fog exposure and continuous 95% relative humidity. Standard surface finishes and solder masks corrode rapidly in these conditions. ENIG, ENEPIG and heavy conformal coating are mandatory for marine service life.
IEC 60945 · salt fog 96h · 95% RH · ENIG / heavy coatVessel machinery spaces experience continuous vibration at 5–200 Hz and shock loads during heavy weather. Marine electronics must operate for 20–30 years without board-level failure — PCB material selection, via reliability and solder joint quality are all critical.
IEC 60068 vibration · 20-year service · via reliabilityCommercial vessels must carry electronics type-approved by DNV GL, Lloyd's Register or Bureau Veritas. This requires documented manufacturing processes, material traceability and testing records that most standard PCB suppliers cannot provide.
DNV GL · Lloyd's Register · Bureau Veritas · type approvalMarine applications require boards that survive decades at sea. We match the right technology and protection scheme to your application.
IPC Class 2/3 multilayer boards on high-Tg FR4 with heavy conformal coating approved for IEC 60945 salt fog environments. Full material traceability and DNV/Lloyd's-compatible documentation. ENIG finish as standard for corrosion resistance.
Rogers 4350B and low-loss laminates for marine radar, SONAR signal processing and VSAT/HF communications boards. Corrosion-resistant surface finish, military-grade conformal coating and sealed connector interface design.
Heavy copper multilayer boards for electric propulsion drives and offshore power conversion, plus polyimide flex for ROV cable replacement and subsea sensor arrays where connector failure is a primary reliability risk.
Every parameter below is verified against IATF 16949 and IPC-A-600 Class 3 requirements. Full test reports and material traceability ship with every order.
| Parameter | Automotive Grade | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Layer Count | 2 – 30 layers | Available |
| Surface Finish | ENIG / ENEPIG (marine corrosion resistant) | Available |
| Operating Temperature | -55°C to +125°C | Available |
| Conformal Coating | Compatible stackup design and pre-approved processes | Available |
| IPC Build Standard | Class 2 default, Class 3 on request | Available |
| Min. Trace / Space | 2.5 / 2.5 mil | Available |
| Copper Weight | Up to 20 oz (propulsion boards) | Available |
| Material Traceability | Full lot documentation, CoC for regulatory approval | Available |
| Testing | IEC 60068 thermal, vibration and humidity qualification | Available |
Classification societies require documented evidence of manufacturing quality and material traceability. Our ISO 9001 QMS, full lot traceability and IEC 60068 test capability provide the documentation foundation your type approval process needs.
Real automotive PCB challenges — and how we solved them.
20-layer IPC Class 3 board for a commercial vessel ECDIS and integrated bridge system. IEC 60945 compliance, ENIG finish, heavy conformal coat, full DNV GL-compatible documentation package.
Type approval documentation accepted by DNV GL at first review. Boards have accumulated 5 years operational service across 40 vessels with zero reported failures due to corrosion.
16-layer heavy copper board (12 oz) for a 500 kW electric propulsion drive on an offshore support vessel. Bus bar integration, IP67 potting-compatible stackup, full IEC 60068 vibration qualification.
Zero thermal failures in 3 years of offshore service. Passed Lloyd's Register type approval testing on first submission. Customer reduced drivetrain assembly time by 25%.
24-layer IPC Class 3 board for a naval EW receiver covering 0.5–18 GHz. Hybrid Rogers / polyimide stackup, electrolytic hard gold on RF contacts, full military vibration and temperature qualification.
All RF specifications met in naval shock and vibration environment. Boards qualified to MIL-STD-810 on first test campaign. Now integrated into series-production naval platform.
Automotive procurement teams need more than a PCB factory — they need a certified partner with documented processes, fast engineering response and the depth to solve problems before the production line.
We understand IEC 60945, DNV GL and Lloyd's documentation requirements. Our process records, material traceability and test data are structured to support classification society type approval — reducing your certification timeline.
Marine electronics serve 20–30 year vessel lifetimes. IPC Class 3 build standards, microsection analysis and corrosion-resistant surface finishes are our baseline for all marine orders.
ENIG and ENEPIG are our standard finishes for marine boards. Salt fog-resistant gold plating is not an upcharge — it is the correct specification for the environment your board will operate in.
Our engineers review your stackup, conformal coating compatibility, connector clearances and IEC 60945 design rules within 8 hours — preventing failures before the vessel leaves port.
Our marine and naval PCB engineering team will review your design and return a full DFM report and quote within 8 working hours.
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