TLX-8 PCB 50mil Double-Layer Immersion Gold 1OZ RF Circuit

TLX-8 PCB is a specialized printed circuit board made from high-performance PTFE fiberglass laminates, designed for reliability in a wide variety of RF applications. This versatile material is ideal for low layer count microwave designs, providing mechanical reinforcement in severe environments such as space launches, high-temperature engine modules, and maritime applications.

Key Features
- Excellent PIM Values: Achieving values lower than -160 dBc for enhanced performance.
- Mechanical & Thermal Properties: Exceptional resilience in extreme conditions.
- Low & Stable Dielectric Constant (Dk): Ensures consistent performance.
- Dimensionally Stable: Maintains integrity under varying conditions.
- Low Moisture Absorption: Minimizes the risk of performance degradation.
- UL 94 V0 Rating: Compliant with stringent flammability standards.

Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant @ 10 GHz: 2.55 ± 0.04
- Dissipation Factor @ 10 GHz: 0.0018
- Surface Resistivity: 6.605 x 10^8 Mohm (elevated temp), 3.550 x 10^6 Mohm (humidity)
- Volume Resistivity: 1.110 x 10^10 Mohm/cm (elevated temp), 1.046 x 10^10 Mohm/cm (humidity)

The construction of this PCB includes a 2-layer rigid stackup, featuring 35 μm copper layers on both sides and a 1.27 mm (50 mil) Taconic TLX-8 core. The board dimensions are 130 mm x 75 mm (± 0.15 mm), with a finished thickness of 1.3 mm. It supports minimum trace and space requirements of 7/6 mils and a minimum hole size of 0.35 mm. Each board is finished with an immersion gold surface finish and a green top solder mask, with 100% electrical testing conducted prior to shipment to ensure reliability.

It is supplied with artwork in the Gerber RS-274-X format and complies with IPC-Class-2 quality standards. This PCB is available for worldwide, making it accessible to engineers globally.

Typical applications for TLX-8 PCB include radar systems, mobile communications, microwave test equipment, microwave transmission devices, and various coupling, splitting, combining, amplifying, and antenna solutions. With its advanced features and reliable performance, the TLX-8 PCB is an excellent choice for modern RF and microwave applications.