What are key features and applications of the Rogers RT/duroid® laminate series in PCB manufacturing

High frequency PCB board material Rogers RT/duroid® laminate series introduction

Rogers RT/duroid® high-frequency circuit materials are composite laminates of PTFE with randomly filled glass or ceramics designed for high-reliability applications such as aerospace. The RT/duroid family has long been the industry's leader in ultra-performance, high-reliability materials.

Advantages: ultra-low loss, low moisture absorption, stable dielectric constant (Dk) with frequency, low outgassing, suitable for aviation applications;

RT/duroid® 5870 laminate
Rogers RT/duroid 5870 high frequency laminate is a PTFE composite reinforced with microglass fibers. RT/duroid 5870 laminates feature a low dielectric constant (Dk) that provides excellent high frequency performance. Random microglass fibers incorporated into the material ensure excellent Dk uniformity. RT/duroid 5870 laminate's low Dk and loss make it ideal for high frequency/broadband applications where dispersion and loss need to be minimized.

• Features: Dk 2.33 +/- .02, Df .0012@10GHz, low moisture absorption, isotropic;
• Advantages: extremely low electrical loss, glass fiber reinforced PTFE, easy to cut, share and process into shapes, has good resistance to solutions and reagents used in the process of etching or electroplating edges and via holes, is very suitable for high humidity environments, and is very mature Materials that maintain consistent electrical properties over a wide frequency range.

RT/duroid® 5880 laminate
Rogers RT/duroid 5880 high frequency laminate is a microglass reinforced PTFE composite. RT/duroid5880 laminates feature low dielectric constant (Dk) and low loss, making them ideal for high frequency/broadband applications. Randomly oriented microglass fiber reinforcement gives this PTFE composite excellent Dk consistency.

• Features: Dk 2.20 +/- .02, Df .0009@10GHz, low moisture absorption, isotropic;
• Advantages: Maintains consistent electrical characteristics over a wide frequency range, is easy to cut, share and process into shapes, has good resistance to solutions and reagents used in etching or plating edges and vias, and is ideal for high-humidity environments , very mature material, extremely low electrical loss, glass fiber reinforced PTFE.

RT/duroid® 5880LZ Laminate
Rogers RT/duroid 5880LZ laminate is a PTFE composite designed for precision stripline and microstrip circuit applications. RT/duroid 5880LZ laminate incorporates unique fillers to create a low-density, lightweight material for use in high-performance and circuit weight-sensitive applications.

• Features: Dk 2.00 +/- .04, Df .0021~.0027@10 GHz, Z-axis thermal expansion coefficient 40 ppm/°C, low density 1.4 gm/cm3;
• Advantages: lightweight/low density, consistent electrical characteristics over a wide frequency range, good resistance to various solutions and reagents commonly used in etching or plating processes (whether hot or cold);

RT/duroid® 6002 laminate
Rogers RT/duroid 6002 laminates are low dielectric constant microwave materials suitable for use in complex microwave structures. RT/duroid6002 laminates are low loss materials that provide excellent high frequency performance. The material's outstanding mechanical and electrical properties allow the laminate to be used in complex multilayer board structures.

• Features: Dk 2.94 +/- .04, TCDk 12 ppm/°C, Df .0012@10GHz, Z-axis thermal expansion coefficient 24 ppm/°C;
• Advantages: low loss, excellent high-frequency performance, strictly controlled thickness, in-plane expansion coefficient comparable to copper, low outgassing rate, very suitable for space applications, excellent dimensional stability.

RT/duroid® 6006 and 6010.2LM laminates
Rogers RT/duroid 6006 and 6010.2LM laminates are ceramic-filled PTFE composites designed for use in RF microwave circuit applications requiring high dielectric constants. Features high dielectric constant (Dk) to reduce circuit size. Both are low-loss materials ideal for operation at frequencies below the X-band. In addition, its tight dielectric constant and thickness control facilitate repeatable circuit performance.

• Features: RT/duroid 6006 Laminate: Dk 6.15 +/- .15, Df .0027@10GHz, standard electrolytic and reversed copper options; RT/duroid 6010.2LM Laminate: Dk 10.2 +/-.25, dielectric Loss Df: .0023@10GHz, standard electrolytic copper or inverted copper optional;
• Advantages: High dielectric constant, helps reduce circuit size, low loss, ideal for operation below X-band, strict dielectric constant and thickness control achieve repeatable circuit performance, low moisture absorption, high reliability plated through holes, Suitable for multi-layer boards.

RT/duroid® 6035HTC laminate
Rogers RT/duroid 6035HTC high frequency circuit material is a ceramic filled PTFE composite suitable for use in high power RF and microwave applications. For high power applications, RT/duroid 6035HTC laminate is an excellent choice. The laminate has approximately 2.4 times the thermal conductivity of standard RT/duroid 6000 products and the copper foil (ED and reversal treated) provides excellent long-term thermal stability. In addition, Rogers' advanced filler system provides excellent drilling properties, resulting in reduced drilling costs compared to standard high thermal conductivity laminates using alumina fillers.

• Features: Dk 3.50 +/- .05, Df .0013@10GHz, thermal conductivity 1.44 W/m/K@80°C, low roughness and reverse treated copper foil for excellent thermal stability;
• Advantages: high thermal conductivity, improved thermal conductivity of the medium, which can reduce the operating temperature, suitable for high-power applications, has excellent high-frequency performance, low insertion loss, and the circuit has excellent thermal stability.

RT/duroid® 6202 laminate
Rogers RT/duroid 6202 high frequency circuit material is a low loss, low dielectric constant glass fiber reinforced laminate. It provides excellent electrical and mechanical properties to meet the design needs of complex microwave structures that require mechanical reliability and electrical stability. Limited fiberglass reinforcement provides excellent dimensional stability (0.05 to 0.07 mil/inch). This often avoids double etching, allowing tight positional tolerances to be achieved.

• Features: Dk 2.94 ±0.04 to 3.06 ±0.04, depending on thickness, Df .0015@10GHz, TCDk 5 ppm/°C, thickness strictly controlled;
• Advantages: low loss, excellent high-frequency performance, in-plane expansion coefficient comparable to copper, excellent electrical and mechanical properties, extremely low etching expansion rate.

RT/duroid® 6202PR laminate
Rogers RT/duroid 6202PR high frequency circuit material is a low loss, low dielectric constant laminate for use in planar resistor applications. It provides excellent electrical and mechanical properties to meet the design needs of complex microwave structures that require mechanical reliability and electrical stability. Limited fiberglass reinforcement provides excellent dimensional stability (0.05 to 0.07 mil/inch). This makes it possible to design tight tolerance planar resistors. The unique properties of RT/duroid 6202PR material are particularly suitable for applications involving planar and non-planar structures, such as antennas and multi-layer circuits with complex inner-layer connections.

• Features: Dk 2.94 ±0.04 to 2.98 ±0.04 depending on thickness, Df .002@10GHz, TCDk 13 ppm/°C,
• Advantages: Excellent dimensional stability, in-plane expansion coefficient comparable to copper, ensuring reliable assembly, ideal for applications sensitive to temperature changes, with excellent high-frequency performance.