Gold-Plated Flex Circuit Board Component with Contact Pads
Electronic Component (Flexible Printed Circuit Board with Gold Contacts) · Yellow Gold Electroplate on Copper Traces
Purity: Gold-Plated/Electroplated (typically micro-thin layer of 24K gold over copper/nickel)
Type
Electronic Component (Flexible Printed Circuit Board with Gold Contacts)
Purity
Gold-Plated/Electroplated (typically micro-thin layer of 24K gold over copper/nickel)
Gold Type
Yellow Gold Electroplate on Copper Traces
Weight
Fractional grams (negligible precious metal content, typically milligrams of gold)
Description
An industrial flexible printed circuit board featuring precision-etched copper traces and gold-plated contact pads designed for high-reliability electronic connections. The bright gold plating prevents oxidation and ensures low-resistance electrical conductivity in specialized devices.
Key Features
Flexible polymer substrate, precision gold-plated contact pins/pads, etched copper trace routing, printed date codes
Color & Finish
Bright, reflective yellow gold flash on pinkish copper traces and white substrate
Hallmarks & Stamps
Printed Date Code 4504 and manufacturing index numbers visible on substrate
Dimensions Estimate
Miniature electronic component, approximately several square centimeters
Gemstones & Inlays
None present
Clasp & Closure
None present (soldered or pressure-contact electronic interface)
Chain & Links
Etched copper conductive traces and contact pads functioning as circuitry
Craftsmanship Details
Industrial photolithographic etching, precision electroplating, and automated component assembly
Authentication Indicators
Visual verification of electroplated gold flash over copper traces, standard industrial component markings
Origin & Maker
Unknown electronic manufacturing facility or OEM supplier
Era & Period
Contemporary Industrial/Modern Electronics Era (circa 2000s-present)
Age Estimate
Likely manufactured in the 2000s or later based on component style and date coding
Cultural Significance
Represents the modern digital age and the critical reliance of global technology infrastructure on precious metal micro-components.
Condition Notes
Fair to good industrial condition, intact traces with minor handling wear typical of salvaged electronic scrap
Value Estimate
Nominal scrap value based on extremely low weight of recoverable gold, primarily valued as electronic waste (e-waste)
Care & Maintenance
Handle with ESD-safe precautions, avoid harsh chemical exposure, store in dry anti-static environments
Similar Items
Computer motherboard fingers, CPU pins, gold-plated connector pins, and telecommunications circuit boards
Interesting Facts
Electronics manufacturing consumes a significant percentage of global industrial gold due to gold's superior resistance to corrosion and excellent electrical conductivity.