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RT/duroid 6010.2LM High frequency PCB

Introduction

Rogers RT/duroid 6010.2LM laminates are ceramic-PTFE composites specifically engineered for electronic and microwave circuits that demand a high dielectric constant. With its high dielectric constants (Dk), these laminates enable circuit size reduction, providing more compact and efficient designs. They are particularly well-suited for applications operating within X-band frequencies or lower due to their low loss properties.

Features

The RT/duroid 6010.2LM laminate offers several advantageous features:

Dielectric Constant (Dk): With a value of 10.2 and a tight tolerance of +/- 0.25, the laminate ensures precise Dk control, resulting in consistent and repeatable circuit performance.

Low Dissipation Factor: At just .0023 at 10 GHz, the laminate minimizes signal attenuation and distortion, facilitating reliable signal transmission.

Copper Foil Options: The Rogers 6010.2LM laminate offers flexible copper foil options, allowing you to choose between Electro-Deposited (ED) copper and Reverse-Treated Foil (RTF) copper. This flexibility enables catering to specific requirements in PCB manufacturing, including considerations such as insertion loss and PIM performance.

Moisture Absorption: The laminate exhibits low moisture absorption, enhancing its resistance to environmental conditions and preserving its electrical properties over time.

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE): The CTE values for the XYZ axes are 24, 24, and 47 ppm/°C, respectively. This supports the reliability of plated through-holes in multi-layer boards by ensuring secure and robust connections between layers, contributing to the overall reliability of the circuit.

PCB Capability

Now let’s delve into our capabilities on 6010.2 materials.

We can offer a variety of configurations to suit your needs, including Single Sided, Double Sided, Multi-layer, and Hybrid types to meet your specific design requirements.

Copper weight options include 1oz (35µm) and 2oz (70µm) and dielectric thickness includes 10mil (0.254mm), 25mil (0.635mm), 50mil (1.27mm), 75mil (1.90mm), and 100mil (2.54mm).

We can accommodate the sizes up to 400mm X 500mm, and solder mask colors such as Green, Black, Blue, Yellow, Red etc are available.

We also provide a diverse range of surface finish options, including Bare copper, HASL, ENIG, Immersion tin, Immersion Silver, OSP, Pure gold, and ENEPIG etc.

PCB and Applications

The utilization of RT/duroid 6010.2LM PCBs extends to various cutting-edge applications, including Patch Antennas, Satellite Communications Systems, Power Amplifiers, Aircraft Collision Avoidance Systems, and Ground Radar Warning Systems etc.

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