Main Parameters and Characteristics of Rogers RT/duroid® 5880 High-Frequency Laminate:
- Material Composition:
- Utilizes polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) glass fiber-reinforced material, with microfibers randomly distributed within the material to provide maximum strength enhancement during circuit application and production processes.
- Dielectric Constant (Dk):
- Measured at 2.20±0.02 under the 10GHz IPC-TM 2.5.5.5 standard, representing the lowest among similar materials.
- Exhibits minimal variation in dielectric constant across the frequency range of 1 MHz to 40 GHz, ranging from 2.22 to 2.18, ensuring efficient signal transmission.
- Dielectric Loss (Df):
- Measured at a dielectric loss factor of 0.0009 under the 10GHz IPC-TM 2.5.5.5 standard, with extremely low dielectric loss effectively reducing signal attenuation and enhancing signal quality.
- Suitable for high-frequency, broadband applications requiring minimized dispersion and loss, supporting maximum signal frequencies up to the Ku band and beyond.
- Moisture Absorption Rate:
- Features an exceptionally low moisture absorption rate of 0.02%, maintaining stable performance even in high-humidity environments, making it an ideal choice for such applications.
- Mechanical Properties:
- Easily cut into desired shapes, perfectly adapting to the requirements of various cavity structures in high-frequency applications for printed circuit boards.
- Supports electroplated copper thicknesses ranging from 8 to 70µm, meeting diverse circuit design needs.
- Chemical Resistance:
- Resistant to erosion from all solutions and reagents used during etching and plated-through-hole processes, as well as various high- and low-temperature processing procedures.
- Electrical Performance Stability:
- Exhibits minimal variation in electrical properties with frequency and is isotropic, ensuring consistent circuit performance across different frequency bands.
- Other Characteristics:
- Meets lead-free process standards, ensuring environmental friendliness and reliability.
- Features a low thermal coefficient of dielectric constant, minimizing frequency variations with temperature.
Application Areas of Rogers RT/duroid® 5880 High-Frequency Laminate:
- Commercial aviation telephone circuits
- Microstrip and stripline circuits
- Millimeter-wave applications
- Military radar systems
- Missile guidance systems
- Point-to-point digital radio antennas