Product description:
Rogers PCB refers to printed circuit boards fabricated using high-performance dielectric laminates developed and produced by Rogers Corporation, a global leader in advanced electronic materials. Unlike standard PCBs made from conventional FR-4 epoxy glass fiber, Rogers materials are specialized engineered solutions designed explicitly for high-frequency, high-speed, and high-reliability electronic applications.
Core Characteristics
Exceptional Dielectric Properties
Stable Dielectric Constant (Dk): Maintains a consistent Dk across a wide frequency range (from RF to millimeter-wave) and varying temperatures, ensuring precise impedance control and signal predictability.
Ultra-Low Dissipation Factor (Df): Minimizes signal attenuation (insertion loss) and energy loss as heat, preserving signal strength and integrity critical for high-frequency performance.
Superior Thermal & Mechanical Stability
Low Thermal Expansion: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) closely matches that of copper foil, reducing stress and ensuring reliable via connections during thermal cycling.
Low Moisture Absorption: Exhibits minimal water uptake, preventing degradation of electrical performance in humid or harsh environments.
High Thermal Conductivity: Efficiently dissipates heat, making it ideal for high-power RF and microwave circuits.
Common Material Series
RO4000® Series (e.g., RO4350B, RO4003C): Glass-reinforced hydrocarbon ceramic laminates. Cost-effective with excellent RF performance, widely used in 5G base stations, automotive radar, and RF modules.
RO3000® Series (e.g., RO3003, RO3035): Ceramic-filled PTFE composites. Designed for millimeter-wave applications (e.g., 77GHz automotive radar) offering extremely low loss.
RT/duroid® Series: PTFE-based materials providing the lowest loss for extreme high-frequency and aerospace applications.
Primary Applications
Rogers PCBs are the material of choice for mission-critical systems where performance cannot be compromised:
Telecommunications: 5G/6G antennas, power amplifiers, base stations, and microwave radio links.
Aerospace & Defense: Radar systems, satellite communications, avionics, and electronic warfare.
Automotive: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), 77/79GHz radar sensors.
Industrial & Medical: High-speed test equipment, medical imaging (MRI), and satellite communications.
In summary, Rogers PCB represents the gold standard for high-frequency circuit board materials, enabling the reliable operation of cutting-edge technologies by delivering unparalleled electrical performance and environmental stability.
Technical Parameters:
| Product Name |
Rogers PCB |
| Type |
Hybrid Stack Up Board |
| Surface Finishing |
HASL / HASL Lead Free / Immersion Gold / ENIG |
| Dielectric Constant |
2.2 to 10.2 |
| Material |
Arlon 85N |
| Multilayer Stack Up |
Stack Up, Control Impedance |
| SMT Efficiency |
BGA, QFP, SOP, QFN, PLCC, CHIP |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
10 to 17 ppm/°C |
