Rogers PCB materials guide covering RO4350B, RO4003C, RO3003, RT5880, RT5870, RO3006, RO3010 and RO6010. Compare dielectric constant, loss tangent, applications, manufacturing capabilities, and hybrid Rogers PCB solutions for RF, microwave, radar, satellite, and 5G communication systems.

Rogers PCB Materials Guide: RO4350B, RO4003C, RO3003, RT5880 Specifications and Manufacturing Capabilities

Rogers PCB materials are widely used in RF, microwave, radar, satellite communication, aerospace, automotive radar, and 5G infrastructure applications where conventional FR4 materials cannot meet signal integrity and insertion loss requirements. Selecting the right Rogers laminate is critical because dielectric constant (Dk), dissipation factor (Df), thermal stability, and manufacturing processes directly affect system performance.

At SZXCEPCB, we maintain regular inventory of Rogers RO4350B, RO4003C, RO3003, RT5880, RT5870, RO3006, RO3010, and RO6010 materials. We support both standard Rogers fabrication and hybrid Rogers + FR4 stackups for customers seeking an optimal balance between RF performance and manufacturing cost.

Rogers RO4350B, RO4003C, RO3003 and RT5880 high-frequency PCB materials

Rogers PCB materials including RO4350B RO4003C RO3003 and RT5880

Quick Overview of Rogers PCB Materials

Rogers Corporation manufactures several high-frequency laminate families designed for different RF and microwave applications.

The most commonly used material groups include:

RO4000 Series

RO4350B and RO4003C belong to the RO4000 hydrocarbon ceramic family. These materials are designed to process similarly to FR4 while delivering significantly lower dielectric loss.

Advantages include:

• FR4-compatible processing

• Excellent dimensional stability

• Lower manufacturing cost than PTFE materials

• Suitable for multilayer PCB designs

• No plasma hole-wall activation required

RO3000 Series

RO3003, RO3006, and RO3010 are PTFE ceramic laminates offering lower insertion loss and excellent electrical stability across wide frequency ranges.

Advantages include:

• Low dielectric loss

• Excellent microwave performance

• Stable dielectric constant

• Suitable for Ka-band and millimeter-wave designs

RT/Duroid Series

RT5880 and RT5870 are among the most recognized PTFE-based RF materials in the industry.

Applications include:

• Aerospace electronics

• Military radar systems

• Satellite communication

• Electronic warfare systems

• High-frequency antenna networks

For official material specifications, visit Rogers Corporation:
https://rogerscorp.com

Rogers PCB Materials Available

Current stocked materials include:

• RO4350B

• RO4003C

• RO3003

• RO3006

• RO3010

• RT5880

• RT5870

• RO6010

Supported constructions:

• Single-sided Rogers PCB

• Double-sided Rogers PCB

• Multilayer Rogers PCB

• Rogers + FR4 Hybrid PCB

• Controlled impedance PCB

For customers evaluating hybrid stackups, see our relatedguide:https://szxcepcb.com/category/about-pcb/

Material Specifications Reference

Why Engineers Choose Rogers PCB Materials

The primary reason engineers specify Rogers PCB materials is electrical performance.

Compared with conventional FR4:

• Lower insertion loss

• Better impedance control

• More stable dielectric properties

• Improved phase consistency

• Better performance above 1 GHz

As operating frequencies increase, material selection becomes increasingly important.

A standard FR4 laminate may have a dissipation factor around 0.020.

RT5880 offers a dissipation factor of only 0.0009.

This significant difference can dramatically reduce insertion loss in long RF transmission paths.

Manufacturing Capabilities

Not all Rogers materials are manufactured using the same process.

RO4000 Series Processing

RO4350B and RO4003C can be processed using equipment similar to standard FR4 production.

Characteristics:

• Standard drilling process

• Standard desmear process

• Conventional multilayer lamination

• Rogers RO4450F bondply supported

PTFE Material Processing

RO3003, RO3006, RO3010, RT5880, and RT5870 require specialized manufacturing techniques.

These include:

• PTFE-specific drilling parameters

• Plasma hole-wall activation

• Specialized lamination profiles

• Strict process control

At SZXCEPCB, all PTFE materials undergo in-house plasma activation before copper deposition to ensure reliable plated through-hole performance.

For more information about PTFE PCB manufacturing:

Internal Link:
https://szxcepcb.com/category/about-pcb/

Applications of Rogers PCB Materials

Different Rogers materials are optimized for different applications.

RO4350B

Typical applications:

• 5G base stations

• RF amplifiers

• Wireless communication modules

• Industrial RF systems

RO4003C

Typical applications:

• RF filters

• Power amplifiers

• Satellite communication equipment

RO3003

Typical applications:

• Automotive radar

• Millimeter-wave systems

• Satellite communication

RT5880

Typical applications:

• Aerospace electronics

• Military radar

• Electronic warfare systems

• High-performance antenna arrays

Rogers PCB vs FR4

Many customers ask whether Rogers material is always necessary.

The answer depends on operating frequency.

General guideline:

• Below 500 MHz: FR4 is often sufficient

• 1 GHz–10 GHz: RO4350B or RO4003C recommended

• Above 20 GHz: PTFE materials become increasingly important

• Ka-band and millimeter-wave: RO3003 or RT5880 preferred

For detailed RF material selection guidance, engineers can also refer to:

https://www.microwavejournal.com

and

https://www.ipc.org

Why Choose SZXCEPCB

We specialize in high-frequency PCB manufacturing for RF and microwave applications.

Capabilities include:

• Rogers PCB fabrication

• PTFE PCB fabrication

• Hybrid Rogers + FR4 PCB

• Controlled impedance testing

• TDR verification

• IPC Class 2 manufacturing

• IPC Class 3 manufacturing

• Prototype and production volumes

Lead time:

• Prototype: 5–7 working days

• No MOQ requirement

Engineering review support includes:

• Material selection

• Stackup design

• Impedance calculation

• Manufacturing feasibility analysis

• Cost optimization recommendations

Related Resources

RO4350B PCB Manufacturing Guide:
https://szxcepcb.com

RT5880 PCB Fabrication:
https://szxcepcb.com/product/rogers-5880-gold-plated-pcb/

High Frequency PCB Manufacturing:
https://szxcepcb.com/inventory/page/2/