2-layer PCB on RF-10 Substrate 20mil Immersion Silver Finish

This 2-layer high-performance PCB is engineered for RF (Radio Frequency) applications, utilizing the advanced properties of RF-10 copper clad laminates to achieve exceptional electrical, thermal, and mechanical performance.

1. PCB Specifications

2. PCB Stack-up

3. Quality Standards

Artwork Format: Gerber RS-274-X, the industry-standard format for PCB manufacturing, ensuring compatibility with most design software and fabrication processes

Quality Certification: Complies with IPC-Class-2 standards, meeting rigorous requirements for performance, reliability, and consistency in commercial and industrial applications

Global Availability: Available for customers worldwide, regardless of country or region, ensuring seamless access to our products

4. RF-10 Material: Key Features & Advantages

The PCB’s performance is rooted in the superior properties of RF-10 copper clad laminates, a composite of ceramic-filled PTFE and woven fiberglass. Below is a detailed overview of its features and benefits:

4.1 Critical Material Features

RF-10 is optimized for RF applications, with specifications that ensure consistent performance at high frequencies:

-Dielectric Constant (DK): 10.2 ± 0.3 at 10GHz (tight tolerance for predictable signal behavior)

-Dissipation Factor: 0.0025 at 10GHz (ultra-low signal loss, critical for high-frequency RF systems)

-Thermal Conductivity: 0.85 W/mk (unclad) (efficient heat dissipation to prevent component overheating)

-Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE): x = 16 ppm/°C, y = 20 ppm/°C, z = 25 ppm/°C (low expansion to maintain structural integrity under temperature fluctuations)

-Moisture Absorption: 0.08% (minimal water uptake, preventing performance degradation in humid environments)

-Flammability Rating: V-0 (self-extinguishing, meeting safety standards for electronics)

4.2 Core Benefits of RF-10

These features translate to tangible advantages for both design engineers and end-users:

-Size Reduction for RF Circuits: High DK (10.2) allows for smaller circuit footprints, ideal for compact devices like GPS antennas or satellite components

-Exceptional Dimensional Stability: Woven fiberglass reinforcement and low CTE prevent warping or shifting, ensuring alignment with other components

-Tight DK Tolerance: ±0.3 variation ensures consistent signal propagation across the PCB, reducing design iterations

-Enhanced Thermal Management: High thermal conductivity protects sensitive RF components from overheating, extending lifespan

-Strong Copper Adhesion: Bonds well to smooth low-profile copper, minimizing delamination risks and ensuring long-term reliability

-Low Multi-Axis Expansion: x, y, and z CTE values reduce stress on solder joints and components during temperature cycles

-Cost-Effective Performance: Balances high-end RF capabilities with industry-acceptable delivery times and pricing, offering an excellent price/performance ratio

5.Applications

- Microstrip Patch Antennas

- GPS Antennas

- Passive Components (filters, couplers, power dividers)

- Aircraft Collision Avoidance Systems

- Satellite components

In summary, the 2-layer RF-10 PCB combines precise manufacturing, high-quality materials, and industry-compliant design to deliver a reliable, high-performance solution for critical RF applications. Its balance of size, performance, and cost makes it a versatile choice for engineers seeking to optimize their RF systems.

Company Profile

Founded in 2003, Shenzhen Bicheng Electronics Technology Co., Ltd is an established high frequency PCB supplier and exporter in Shenzhen China, severing cellular base station antenna, satellite, high frequency passive components, microstrip line and band line circuit, millimeter wave equipment, radar systems, digital radio frequency antenna and other fields worldwide for 18 years. Our high frequency PCBs are mainly built on 3 high frequency material brands: Rogers Corporation, Taconic and Wangling. Dielectric constant ranges from 2.2 to 10.2 etc.

Bicheng PCB is headquartered in Shenzhen, a city with great economic vitality. Based in China, we adhere to the philosophy of servicing small and medium sized companies offering variety of circuit boards to meet the demands of market.

Main Business & PCB Applications

We maintain the highest standards which support products that exhibit exceptional quality, performance and reliability. We also have divisions of FR-4 circuit board, flexible circuits and metal core PCBs featured as prototypes, small runs to mass production. We actively research and build such high value added PCB projects as HDI, quick turn, impedance control, heavy copper and backplane board etc. This has made our PCB products generate an effective prolongation and complementation, as well as formation of integrated products line ranging from low-end to high-end.The circuit boards are used in the industries of home appliances, portable and consumable electronics, medical filed, aerospace as well as telecommunications etc.

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