2-Layer RF PCB Made Of 30mil RT Duroid 5870 Laminates With Bare Copper

Introducing a newly shipped PCB which is made of RT/duroid 5870, a premium high-frequency laminate engineered by Rogers. With its PTFE composites reinforced with glass microfibers, this exceptional PCB material offers unparalleled performance in high-frequency applications, while maintaining a low dielectric constant (Dk). The randomly oriented microfibers within the PTFE composites ensure remarkable Dk uniformity, making RT/duroid 5870 laminates the ideal choice for high-frequency/broadband applications where minimizing dispersion and losses is crucial.

Key Features of RT/duroid 5870:

1. Consistent Electrical Performance:
- Low Dielectric Constant (Dk): With a Dk of 2.33 and a tight tolerance of 0.02 at 10 GHz/23°C, RT/duroid 5870 ensures precise signal integrity and reliable performance.
 

- Minimal Dissipation Factor: Boasting a dissipation factor of 0.0012 at 10GHz, this laminate minimizes signal loss and attenuation, maximizing the efficiency of your high-frequency circuits.
 

- Temperature Coefficient of Dielectric Constant (TCDk): With a TCDk of -115 ppm/°C, RT/duroid 5870 maintains stable performance across varying temperature conditions.
 

- Low Moisture Absorption: With a moisture absorption rate of only 0.02%, this laminate is well-suited for demanding high-humidity environments.
 

- Isotropic Properties: RT/duroid 5870 exhibits uniform electrical properties over a wide frequency range, ensuring consistent performance throughout your applications.

2. Unmatched Benefits:
- Lowest Electrical Loss: Among reinforced PTFE materials, RT/duroid 5870 stands out with its exceptionally low electrical loss, enabling superior signal integrity and reduced power loss.
 

- Easy Machinability: RT/duroid 5870 can be easily cut, shaped, and machined to meet your specific design requirements, providing flexibility and efficiency during fabrication.
 

- Chemical Resistance: This laminate is highly resistant to solvents and reagents used in etching or plating processes, ensuring durability and longevity.
 

- Ideal for High Moisture Environments: RT/duroid 5870 excels in high-moisture environments, making it the perfect choice for applications where reliability is paramount.
 

- Proven Performance: With a well-established reputation in the industry, RT/duroid 5870 has been trusted and utilized by professionals worldwide for its exceptional performance.
 

- Uniform Electrical Properties: Enjoy consistent electrical properties over a wide frequency range, allowing you to achieve reliable and predictable results in your designs.

3. PCB Construction Details:
- 2-layer Rigid PCB: This PCB stackup consists of a top copper layer (35 μm), an RT/duroid 5870 core (0.787 mm or 31mil), and a bottom copper layer (35 μm).
 

- Precise Board Dimensions: The board measures 35mm x 22.5mm with a tolerance of +/- 0.15mm, ensuring accurate and reliable integration into your systems.
 

- Advanced Manufacturing: The finished board boasts a thickness of 0.87mm, a finished copper weight of 1oz (1.4 mils) on the outer layers, and a via plating thickness of 20 μm.
 

- Minimalistic Design: The surface finish is bare copper, providing excellent conductivity, while there is no top or bottom silkscreen or solder mask, maintaining a clean and sleek appearance.
 

- Rigorous Quality Assurance: Each PCB undergoes a 100% electrical test before shipment, ensuring that only the highest quality products reach your hands.

4. PCB Statistics:
- Components: 7
- Total Pads: 19
- Thru Hole Pads: 12
- Top SMT Pads: 7
- Bottom SMT Pads: 0
- Vias: 5
- Nets: 2

5. Supported Standards and Availability:
- Accepted Standard: RT/duroid 5870 complies with IPC-Class-2, guaranteeing adherence to stringent quality standards.
- Compatibility: Artwork is supplied in Gerber RS-274-X format, facilitating seamless integration into your manufacturing processes.
- Worldwide Availability: RT/duroid 5870 is readily available worldwide, ensuring accessibility for PCB manufacturers and designers alike.

6. Explore Various Applications:
- Commercial Airline Broadband Antennas: RT/duroid 5870 delivers exceptional electrical performance, making it ideal for reliable and high-speed broadband communication in the aviation industry.
 

- Microstrip and Stripline Circuits: Achieve precise signal transmission and reception in RF and microwave circuits, ensuring optimal performance.
 

- Millimeter Wave Applications: Develop cutting-edge millimeter-wave systems and devices for advanced communication and sensing applications, leveraging the outstanding capabilities of RT/duroid 5870 for enhanced performance.
 

- Radar Systems: Benefit from RT/duroid 5870's excellent performance in radar applications, enabling accurate detection and tracking capabilities.
 

- Guidance Systems: Ensure reliable signal processing and communication in guidance systems, offering precise navigation and control.
 

- Point-to-Point Digital Radio Antennas: Experience efficient and high-speed data transmission in point-to-point radio communication systems, powered by RT/duroid 5870.

In summary,this RF PCB made of RT/duroid 5870 laminates from Rogers provide exceptional high-frequency performance, low dielectric constant, and remarkable uniformity. With its outstanding electrical properties, ease of customization, chemical resistance, and suitability for high-moisture environments, RT/duroid 5870 is the go-to choice for demanding applications. Trust in the proven performance of RT/duroid 5870 to unlock the full potential of your high-frequency projects.